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| In the seventeenth year of her life, being the year 1429, Isabeau departed from Domrémy in the company of her childhood companion, Jehanne, journeying toward Chinon, where great matters concerning the kingdom were then unfolding. The roads were troubled with soldiers, mercenaries, | In the seventeenth year of her life, being the year 1429, Isabeau departed from Domrémy in the company of her childhood companion, Jehanne, journeying toward Chinon, where great matters concerning the kingdom were then unfolding. The roads were troubled with soldiers, mercenaries, | ||
| - | //One cold night, whilst they slept beside a small fire beneath the trees, armed men descended upon their camp. Jehanne cried aloud unto Isabeau that she should take her horse and flee with all haste, and that she must not look behind. Thus did Isabeau obey her command, though her heart was filled with dread and sorrow. She rode hard into the darkness whilst the thunder of hooves sounded behind her. Only after many miles did the sound fade, and she slowed, not knowing in what direction either road or fortune carried her. | + | One cold night, whilst they slept beside a small fire beneath the trees, armed men descended upon their camp. Jehanne cried aloud unto Isabeau that she should take her horse and flee with all haste, and that she must not look behind. Thus did Isabeau obey her command, though her heart was filled with dread and sorrow. She rode hard into the darkness whilst the thunder of hooves sounded behind her. Only after many miles did the sound fade, and she slowed, not knowing in what direction either road or fortune carried her. |
| Thereafter Isabeau wandered through many lands and provinces. By virtue of her knowledge of animals, there was seldom want of work, for farmers, carters, drovers, and travellers alike had need of skilled hands. In exchange for her labour, she received bread, broth, rough clothing, shelter from rain, and, at times, companionship around the hearth. Thus did she learn the customs, tongues, and manners of many peoples. | Thereafter Isabeau wandered through many lands and provinces. By virtue of her knowledge of animals, there was seldom want of work, for farmers, carters, drovers, and travellers alike had need of skilled hands. In exchange for her labour, she received bread, broth, rough clothing, shelter from rain, and, at times, companionship around the hearth. Thus did she learn the customs, tongues, and manners of many peoples. | ||
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