"No," she said; "it has never contradicted itself. Last night again it bade me answer boldly."
Her dress, her banner and pennon, were inquired about. Had not the Knights, her companions, their pennons made after the pattern of hers? Had she not told them that such pennons would be lucky? To this she answered:
"I said to my men—'Go in boldly among the English!'—and I went myself."
"Did you not tell them to carry their pennons boldly, and they would have good luck?"
"I indeed told them what came to pass, and will come to pass again."
Had she not ordered pictures or images of herself to be made? No, nor had she ever seen any image in her likeness. She had seen a picture of herself at Arras. She was represented kneeling on one knee, and presenting letters to the King.
Did she know that those of her party had caused masses and prayers to be said in her honour?
"I know nothing of it," she answered, "and if they did so, it was not by my command. Nevertheless, if they prayed for me, I think they did no wrong."
"Do those of your party believe firmly that you are sent by God?"
"I do not know. I leave that to their consciences. But if they do not believe it, I am none the less sent by Him."