“Artur rode forward toward the English with his banner waving and his men following. I and the French army followed. This was a momentous occasion; it was the first time the French army had taken the offensive in battle, and it was the turning point in the war. The French army arranged itself in battle positions as the English army approached. The English sent two heralds to us to say they had three knights who would fight our army if we had the courage for it. In turn, we sent an equally contemptuous reply: ‘Find somewhere to rest for tonight, as it’s already late, but tomorrow, God and Our Lady willing, we will see you at closer quarters.’
“The English retired and camped near Meung, and we spent the night in Beaugency. Next day was a strange situation. Neither army knew where the other
