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Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire, OR Explain why Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire.
Say WHY? Write it in your notebook.
Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire.
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Solution
Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire to receive orders to raise the siege. She also wanted him to give her some of his soldiers, a horse and armour, so she could go and fight against the English.
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