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The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2)

CHAPTER XIV
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This example appears to him worthy of consideration.
As for Jeanne, she is in herself unknowable.

Aristotle teaches: there is nothing in the intellect which hath not first been in the senses, and the senses cannot penetrate beyond experience.

But what the mind cannot grasp directly it may come to comprehend by a roundabout way.
When we consider her works, as far as in our human weakness we can know, we say the Maid is of God.

Albeit she hath adopted the profession of arms, she never counsels cruelty; she is merciful to her enemies when they throw themselves upon her mercy and she offers peace.

Finally the Archbishop of Embrun believes that this Maid is an angel sent by God, the Lord of Hosts, for the saving of the people; not that she has the nature, but that she does the work of an angel.
Concerning the conduct to be followed in circumstances so marvellous, the doctor is of opinion that in war the King should act according to human wisdom.


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