The Executioner's Knife; Or, Joan of Arc

by Eugène Sue

Abbot of St. Audoin—"The woman is a relapsed sinner. Let her abjure a second time or be condemned."

Archdeacon John of Castillone—"Let the relapsed sinner be delivered to the secular arm."

Canon Ermangard—"I demand the exemplary death of Joan."

Deacon Boucher—"Joan should be sentenced as a relapsed one."

Prior of Longueville—"That is my opinion. She should be burned alive."

Father Giffard—"I think the relapsed sinner should be sentenced without delay."

Father Haiton—"I pronounce the said Joan a relapsed sinner. I am for her speedy punishment, provided, however, she refuses to abjure a second time."

Canon Marguerie—"Joan is a relapsed sinner. Let her be delivered up to secular justice."

Canon John of L'Epee—"I am of my brother's opinion. She should be burned to death."

Canon Garin—"I think so, too."