Joan and the Prince of France
Joan asked the Dauphin to support her in expelling the English from his kingdom. She claimed that God had told her to lead the French resistance to the English. The Dauphin was a weak figure, who controlled little of his kingdom. Some believe that he may have been a little mad Many have speculated that he was mentally unstable. Charles, was impressed with the young girl. He came to believe that she had special powers after he had two priests from the University of Sorbonne test her piety and faith. Joan and the Dauphin had a private conversation, where it is said Joan revealed details of a solemn prayer Charles had to offer to God to save France. Another story is told that Joan was able to win the trust of the Dauphin after she able to identify him. The young prince dressed as one of his nobles and had another sit on the throne. When Joan entered she was asked to address the Prince on his throne. The young girl was able to discern that the real prince was actually in disguise. This is despite the fact that she had never seen him before.