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Joan is praying after the French army's success in battle. The Dauphin, Charles, has subsequently been crowned King, and Dunois, the commander of the French forces, urges her to come and greet the public. She is reluctant to but Dunois reminds her that she needs all the support she can get as she has not got many friends within the King's court. She is in a position of danger and must tread carefully with whom she trusts.
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DUNOIS. Come, Joan! you have had enough praying. After that fit of crying you will catch a chill if you stay here any longer. It is all over: the cathedral is empty; and the streets are full. They are calling for The Maid. We have told them you are staying here alone to pray; but they want to see you again.
JOAN. No: let the king have all the glory.
DUNOIS. He
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