The Lambertville press., 1860-05-30

from the wound, she cried -
"It is not blood but glory which
covers me !"
Inspired by her dauntless courage,
the soldiers soon scaled the walls, and
after brief struggle, gained possession
of the city of Orleans.
Nov, indeed, had the inspired
reached the summit of fame; but when
the authorities of the city kuelt at her
feet to offer the keys, she received
them, not as oonqueror, greedy of
spoilg, but with a modest dignity,
showing that though q victor, she was
still woman.
Far and near the fame of her wor-
derful exploits and miraculous victory
had spread-cannons doomed forth in
honor of the victory-in every church
thanks were returned to the Almighty
and one universal TIE peum Tesound
ed o'er the beautiful cline of sunny
France.
She was then carried in triumphal
procession into Rheims where Charles
was to be crowned at the old Cathe-
dral of Notre Dame, where from the
time of Charlemange the kings of
France were annointed.
The Marshal of France, attended
by high dignitarieS of the realm, es-
corted her to a magnificent throne,
erected on one side of the high altar,
where she was welcomed by King
Charles, his court, and mobiles. As
the king arose to greet the sharer of
his glory, he turned to the multitude
and cried in voice of emotion: Men
of France, behold your deliverer! !"
The shouts of joy which rent the air
shook the good old church to the very
foundation; and many an eye glisten
ed as they gazed on the two who had
borne such conspicuous part in their
countFy's strife. They presented a
striking contrast The king, clad in
robes of regal magnifcence, stood in
all the dignity of his manhood, await
ing the moment when the crowL of
France would press his brow, while
the warrior maid, clad in her pictur-
esque costume, which added greater
charm to her dazzling beauty-eyes
that sparkled with heavenly light,
and the dark ringlets hung around
her classic-formed head, and foated
in heavy Masses over her beautiful
shoulders. In her hand she firmly
clasped the consecrated banner which
had been borne before the army in ev-
cry battle-and oft as her eye fell up
on its silkea folds, she would press it
to her heart in the intense enthusiasm
of the moment.
When Charles knelt to receive the
crown, the venerable Archbishop pre-
sented it on a velvet cushion to the
Warrior Maid, that she might place
it upon the brow of Charles, and thus
perform the last part of her glorious
mission.
With queenly grace she approached
the throne and placed it gently upon
his bowed head, and when the word
was spoken which proclaimed him
king, her whole frame quiVered with
emotion, and casting her eyes to hea-
ven prayed that blessings might be
showered upon him.
Her mission accomplished, she now
wished to return to her native hills
where, free from the cares of life, she
might enjoy a calm repose-but Chas.,
sensible of the advantage gained by
her presence, urged her to remain un-
til the English would be finally ex-
PEELED. She reluctantly consented,
saying her mission was ended and she
could not avail them anything.
Everything turned out as she fore
told-and although all nofhern France
acknowledged King Charley, and the
different cities through which he pas
sed, lowered their draw bridges in to-
ken of snbmission-when he arrived at
Paris he found the enemy prepared to
resist his entrance. Contrary to the
advice of the " inspired" the French
attacked the outposts, but were re-
pulsed with considerable loss. Mis-
fortune now tracked their footsteps,
ano danger gathered thickly around
their cause.
During the following winter she
laid siege to Saint Pierre la Monsters
and La Chante. She fought bravely,
and effectually succeeded in delivering
the town-fate favored her not in the
attack at the latter place, and many of
her troops deserted her
Burgundy and Brittany still acknowl-
edged Henry the Sixth, who caused
himself to be crowned at Paris. Find
ing that those provinces still remained
loyal to his cause, and knowing that
their support greatly enhanced his pow
er, be besieged Campagne.
Again the warrier-maid was called
to her post--but firm as ever on that
memorable day, she headed sortie to