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In the early weeks of the proceedings, it appeared that the trial might resolve in the maid's favor. But in the end, the English prevailed. After failing to find fault with Joan's Christian beliefs, Cauchon fell back on the only offense of which Joan was clearly guilty-the wearing of men's clothing. For reasons that remain unclear, perhaps in response to her voices or to the court's breach of its promise to house her in a church prison with female guards, Joan once again put on men's clothing. In the end, the judges deemed this gesture sufficient proof of heresy, and they sentenced her to death.
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