King of England; and you, Duke of Bedford, who call yourself Regent of the Kingdom of France; give up to the Maid [Joan of Arc] the keys of all the good towns in France which you have taken, and broken into. She is quite ready to make peace, if you are willing to give her satisfaction, by giving and paying back to France what you have taken. And as for you, archers, companions-in-arms, gentlemen and others who are before the town of Orleans, return to your own countries, by God's order; and if this be not done, then hear the message of the Maid, who will shortly come upon you, to your very great hurt.

Section of a letter from Joan of Arc

March 22, 1428

Which of these is most evident by this letter, written during the Hundred Years War?

A.

Joan commanded France's armies throughout the entire war.

B.

Joan considered France and England to be separate nations.

C.

Joan did not believe the king of England had any authority.

D.

Joan was given permission to negotiate for the king of France.