Couch. Historical tales from Shakespeare. Shakespeare. King
Henry IV. Shakespeare. King Henry V.
France, 15th Century.
Reign of Charles VI and VII.
19. Joan of Arc.
Outline: Conditions in France at the death of Charles
VI—Childhood of Joan—Heavenly voices tell Joan her
mission—The voices become more urgent—Her brutal reception
from the Lord Vaucouleurs—The faith of the people in
Joan—Money and an escort provided—In the presence of the
Dauphin—Before the learned men of Poitiers—March to
Orleans—The Siege—Joan before the council—End of the
siege—Surrender of Beaugency—Joan meets English army under
Talbot and utterly routs it—Coronation of Charles VII at
Rheims—Indolence of King—Refuses to renew attack on
Paris—Joan wounded—The French retreat, a blow to Joan's
prestige—People lose faith in her—Capture—Treatment in
prison—Trial—Death.
Sources:
Lang. Red true story book.
Macgregor. Story of France.
Boutet de Monvel. Joan of Arc.
France, 15th Century.
Reign of Charles VIII and Louis XII.
20. Bayard.