In this letter he announced the capture of the forts of Saint-Loup, Les Augustins and Les Tourelles and called upon the townsfolk to praise God and do honour to the great feats accomplished there, especially by the Maid, who "had always been present when these deeds were done."[1122] Thus did the royal power describe Jeanne's share in the victory.

It was in no wise a captain's share; she held no command of any kind.

But, sent by God, at least so it might be believed, her presence was a help and a consolation.
[Footnote 1122: _Charles VII's Letter to the Inhabitants of Narbonne_, in _Trial_, vol.v, pp.

101, 104.

Arcere, _Histoire de La Rochelle_, vol.i, p.