68/104 Madame Ysabeau's son, it was said, distracted and saddened by the thought that perhaps the royal blood did not flow in his veins, was ready to renounce his kingdom and declare himself a usurper, unless by some heavenly light his doubts concerning his birth should be dispelled.[677] Men told how his face shone with joy[678] when it was revealed to him that he was the true heir of France. 103 (evidence of Brother Pasquerel).] [Footnote 677: The Abridger of the _Trial_, in _Trial_, vol.iv, pp. Basin, _Histoire de Charles VII et de Louis XI_, vol.i, p. 48.] [Footnote 678: _Trial_, vol.iii, p. |