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Joan's visions instructed her to go to Vaucouleurs and contact Robert de Baudriccourt, the Garrison commander and a supporter of Charles.
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Baudricourt refused Joan's request, but after seeing that she was gaining the approval of villagers, he relented and gave her a horse and an escort of several soldiers. Joan cut her hair and dressed in men's clothes for her 11 day journey.
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Joan was charged with 70 counts, including witchcraft, heresy, and dressing like a man.