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If ever I do escape, no one shall reproach me with having broken or violated my faith, not having given my word to any one, whosoever it may be.

— Joan of Arc Trial records (1431)

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I was thirteen when I had a Voice from God for my help and guidance.

Trial records (1431)

There is a saying among children, that 'Sometimes one is hanged for speaking the truth.'"

Trial records (1431)

I would that every one could hear the Voice as I hear it.

Trial records (1431)

Children say that people are hung sometimes for speaking the truth.

Children say that people are hanged sometimes for speaking the truth.

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