21.] Being in great need of money, the two young nobles offered their services to the King, who received them very well, gave them not a crown, but said he would show them the Maid.

And as he was going with them from Saint-Aignan to Selles, he summoned the Saint,[1181] who straightway, armed at all points save her head, and lance in hand, rode out to meet the King.

She greeted the two young nobles heartily and returned with them to Selles.

The eldest, Lord Guy, she received in the house where she was lodging, opposite the church, and called for wine.

Such was the custom among princes.