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

CHAPTER XIV
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But in such a case it is merely a matter of decency.
Thirdly.

From a legal and moral standpoint this law does not refuse masculine and military attire to the Maid, whom the King of Heaven appoints His standard-bearer, in order that she may trample underfoot the enemies of justice.

In the operations of divine power the end justifies the means.
Fourthly.

Examples may be quoted from history alike sacred and profane, notably Camilla and the Amazons.
Jean Gerson completed this treatise on Whit-Sunday, a week after the deliverance of Orleans.

It was his last work.


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