The Life of Joan of Arc; The Maid of Orleans (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1859. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... chapter xiv. The News Of Joan's Death Beaches Domremy death Ok Her father--further history of the family domremy in modern times the end. The news of Joan's execution caused the death of her poor father at Domr6my. Her mother lived for many years after it, and was distressingly poor. The city of Orleans allowed her a pension of three france a month, to enable her to live. The brothers of the Maid, after her death, took the name of Du Lis, from the Lily of France, the king having assigned it as their arms. Their lineage ended about the middle of the last century. The very cottage in which Joan dwelt with her peasant-father, still exists at Domremy. Montaigne describes a visit to it in his travels. The front was covered with rude paintings-of her exploits. He also saw the shaded spot where she used to retire to commune with her fancies. Gradually the old house became de molished, until but a single room remained; that however was the sleeping-room occupied by Joan. Thirty years ago it was employed as a stable, but is now saved from such a desecration. The council-general of the Department purchased it, that so remarkable a relic of the past might be saved to future generations. Upon the bridge at Orleans a statue has been raised to the memory of Joan of Arc, at the sole expense of the women of that city. But the most beautiful tribute to the memory of Joan, is her statue in the gallery at Versailles, by the princess Mary of Wurtemberg. Mahon says of it: "Who that has ever trodden the gorgeous galleries of Versailles has not fondly lingered before that noble work of art--before that to...