What is a humorous anecdote related to Joan of Arc?
A humorous anecdote could be that Joan of Arc was once in a meeting with her commanders. She was talking very passionately about their next move. But there was a little mouse that scurried across the floor. All the big, tough commanders jumped in surprise while Joan just calmly said that even the smallest of creatures were brave enough to cross their path. Everyone then had a laugh at how they were scared by a mouse while Joan remained so composed.
Once, Joan of Arc was getting her armor polished. The armorer was a bit of a joker. He told her that he was making her armor so shiny that the enemy would be blinded by it and run away in fear. Joan laughed and replied that she hoped it would be as effective as his words. This light - hearted exchange between them became a funny story among the troops as it showed Joan's ability to have a bit of fun even in the serious business of preparing for war.
It is said that when Joan of Arc was leading her troops through a forest, they got a bit lost. One of her soldiers was trying to be helpful and pointed in a random direction, saying it was surely the way. Joan, with a twinkle in her eye, said 'If your sense of direction is as good as your swordsmanship, we might end up in the enemy's camp instead.' Her quick wit and the soldier's embarrassed face made for a funny moment that was remembered for a long time among her followers.
