29 (evidence of J.de Champeaux).] She did not think the enemy should be attacked.
"For the sake of the holy Sabbath do not give battle.

Do not attack the English, but if the English attack you, defend yourselves stoutly and bravely, and be not afraid, for you will overcome them."[1109] [Footnote 1109: _Journal du siege_, p.

89.] In the country, at the foot of a cross, where four roads met, one of those consecrated stones, square and flat, which priests carried with them on their journeys, was placed upon a table.

Very solemnly did the officiating ecclesiastics sing hymns, responses and prayers; and at this altar the Maid with all the priests and all the men-at-arms heard mass.[1110] [Footnote 1110: _Chronique de la Pucelle_, p.

296.] After the _Deo gratias_ she recommended them to observe the movements of the English.