The Maid of Orleans (play)

SCENE VI.

Musicians, with flutes and hautboys, open the procession. Children

follow, dressed in white, with branches in their hands; behind them

two heralds. Then a procession of halberdiers, followed by

magistrates in their robes. Then two marshals with their staves;

the DUKE of BURGUNDY, bearing the sword; DUNOIS with the sceptre,

other nobles with the regalia; others with sacrificial offerings.

Behind these, KNIGHTS with the ornaments of their order; choristers

with incense; two BISHOPS with the ampulla; the ARCHBISHOP with the

crucifix. JOHANNA follows, with her banner, she walks with downcast

head and wavering steps; her sisters, on beholding her, express

their astonishment and joy. Behind her comes the KING under a

canopy, supported by four barons; courtiers follow, soldiers

conclude the procession; as soon as it has entered the church the

music ceases.