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Question 1: French Spelling

In Arbeau's book, Orchesography, he spells the type of dance explained: b-r-a-n-l-e.  However, in many modern sources the word is spelled: b-r-a-n-s-l-e.  Where did the 's' come from?  Why is it still spelled that way?