_Alen._ Froissart, a countryman of ours, records,   [aab029] England all Olivers and Rowlands bred   [aab030] During the time Edward the Third did reign. More truly now may this be verified; For none but Samsons and Goliases   [aab033] It sendeth forth to skirmish. One to ten! Lean raw-boned rascals! who would e’er suppose   ·aab035· They had such courage and audacity? _Char._ Let’s leave this town; for they are hare-brain’d slaves,   [aab037] And hunger will enforce them to be more eager:   [aab038] Of old I know them; rather with their teeth The walls they’ll tear down than forsake the siege.   ·aab040· _Reig._ I think, by some odd gimmors or device   [aab041] Their arms are set like clocks, still to strike on; Else ne’er could they hold out so as they do. By my consent, we’ll even let them alone. _Alen._ Be it so.   ·aab045· _Enter the_ BASTARD of Orleans. _Bast._ Where’s the Prince Dauphin? I have news for him. _Char._ Bastard of Orleans, thrice welcome to us. _Bast._ Methinks your looks are sad, your cheer appall’d: Hath the late overthrow wrought this offence? Be not dismay’d, for succour is at hand:   ·aab050· A holy maid hither with me I bring, Which by a vision sent to her from heaven Ordained is to raise this tedious siege And drive the English forth the bounds of France. The spirit of deep prophecy she hath,   ·aab055· Exceeding the nine sibyls of old Rome: What’s past and what’s to come she can descry. Speak, shall I call her in? Believe my words,   [aab058] For they are certain and unfallible.   [aab059] _Char._ Go, call her in. [_Exit Bastard._] But first, to try her skill,   [aab060] Reignier, stand thou as Dauphin in my place: Question her proudly; let thy looks be stern: By this means shall we sound what skill she hath.   [aab063] _Re-enter the_ BASTARD of Orleans, _with_ JOAN LA PUCELLE. _Reig._ Fair maid, is’t thou wilt do these wondrous feats?   [aab064] _Puc._ Reignier, is’t thou that thinkest to beguile me?   ·aab065· Where is the Dauphin? Come, come from behind; I know thee well, though never seen before. Be not amazed, there’s nothing hid from me: In private will I talk with thee apart. Stand back, you lords, and give us leave awhile.   ·aab070· _Reig._ She takes upon her bravely at first dash.