Complete the following web: Robert: I told you to throw the girl out. You have fifty armed soldiers and dozens of strong servants to carry out my orders. Are they afraid of her? Steward: No sir, we are afraid of you, but she puts courage in us. She really doesn't seem to be afraid of anything. Perhaps you could frighten her, sir. Robert (grimly): Perhaps, where is she now? Steward: Down in the courtyard, sir. (Robert goes to the window and asks the soldiers to send the girl up.) (The girl enters. She is a well-built, strong country girl of 17 to 18 years. The squire's glare neither frightens her nor stops her. She speaks confidently.) Joan: Good morning, Captain Squire. You are to give me a horse and armour and some soldiers, and send me to the Dauphin. Robert: This girl is mad. Why didn't you tell me so, you blockhead? Steward: Sir, do not anger her. Give her what she wants. Robert: I shall send you back to your father with orders to put you under lock and key. Joan: You think you will, squire. But it won't happen that way. You said you would not see me. But here I am. Robert: So, you are assuming that I'll give you what you want. Joan: Yes, squire. (Continues busily) A horse will cost sixteen francs. It is a big amount of money. But I can save it on the armour. I don't need beautiful armour made to my measure. I can find a soldier's armour that will fit me well enough. I shall not want many soldiers. The Dauphin will give me all I need, to free Orleans.

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Complete the following web:     Robert: I told you to throw the girl out. You have fifty armed soldiers and dozens of strong servants to carry out my orders. Are they afraid of her? Steward: No sir, we are afraid of you, but she puts courage in us. She really doesn't seem to be afraid of anything. Perhaps you could frighten her, sir. Robert (grimly): Perhaps, where is she now? Steward: Down in the courtyard, sir. (Robert goes to the window and asks the soldiers to send the girl up.) (The girl enters. She is a well-built, strong country girl of 17 to 18 years. The squire's glare neither frightens her nor stops her. She speaks confidently.) Joan: Good morning, Captain Squire. You are to give me a horse and armour and some soldiers, and send me to the Dauphin. Robert: This girl is mad. Why didn't you tell me so, you blockhead? Steward: Sir, do not anger her. Give her what she wants. Robert: I shall send you back to your father with orders to put you under lock and key. Joan: You think you will, squire. But it won't happen that way. You said you would not see me. But here I am. Robert: So, you are assuming that I'll give you what you want. Joan: Yes, squire. (Continues busily) A horse will cost sixteen francs. It is a big amount of money. But I can save it on the armour. I don't need beautiful armour made to my measure. I can find a soldier's armour that will fit me well enough. I shall not want many soldiers. The Dauphin will give me all I need, to free Orleans.

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The qualities of Joan can be filled in as follows (examples):  1. Courageous: Joan displayed immense courage in leading her troops during the war.  2. Determined: Despite facing immense obstacles, Joan remained determined to achieve her mission.  3. Compassionate: Joan cared deeply about the welfare of her people and demonstrated compassion throughout her life.  4. Selfless: Joan's selflessness was evident as she risked her life for the greater good.

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