[197]. The siege was raised on the 8th of May.
[198]. Established on the site of a convent in the previous December.
[199]. The first letter was sent on March 22nd, 1429: of the second nothing is known.
[200]. i.e., Glasdale.
[201]. 8th May. The commemoration of the relief of Orleans was made a national festival by Louis XI. and confirmed by Richelieu. This day is still kept in the town with great rejoicings and religious processions: it has been celebrated, excepting during the Revolution, ever since the relief of the city.
[202]. Louis de Luxembourg.
[203]. “Godon,” or “goddam,” a common term for the English in the Middle Ages and to the present day.
[204]. An error; the first sermon was by Érard.
[205]. Louis de Contes, called “Imerguet” and “Mugot” by his companions.
[206]. The phrase is left thus unfinished in all the MSS. It is quoted in the Latin texts in the original French, as above.