Du Guesclin

[ dy ge-klan ]

noun

1. Ber·trand [be, r, -, trahn], the Eagle of Brittany, c1320–80, French military leader: constable of France 1370–80.

Du Guesclin

/ dy ɡeklɛ̃ /

noun

1. Du GuesclinBertrand?13201380MFrenchPOLITICS: military leaderPOLITICS: statesman Bertrand (bɛrtrɑ̃). ?1320–80, French military leader; as constable of France (1370–80), he helped to drive the English from France

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Merlin had seen in a vision Sire Bertrand du Guesclin in the guise of a warrior bearing an eagle on his shield.

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Du Guesclin and Vercingetorix in particular were, however, a sore trial to them.

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"It seems indeed that there are evil times coming upon your country," said Du Guesclin.

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"It is over," said Du Guesclin moodily, as he raised her drooping head with his strong brown hand.

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Rennes, the ancient capital of Brittany and haunt of the famous Du Guesclin, held much of historic interest.

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