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I have been proud of
worthless things and I have cherished that wicked pride that I might forget
the doubts knocking on my heart. You say true, I am not content. I shall
never be content, I am most malcontent with myself. . . . Would to God that
like you I had been born a peasant!"
The tragic eyes looked up to find the Maid laughing--a kind, gentle
merriment. Catherine flushed as Jeanne took her tear-stained face in her
hands.
"You are foolish, little sister. I would I had been born to your station.
My task would have been easier had I been Yoland of Sicily or that daughter
of the King of Scots from whom many looked for the succour of France.
Folly, folly! There is no virtue in humble blood. I would I had been a
queen! I love fine clothes and rich trappings and the great horse which
d'Alencon gave me. God has made a brave world and I would that all His
people could get the joy of it. I love it the more because I have only a
little time in it."
"But you are happy," said the girl, "and I want such happiness.


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