answered the youth. . and buffeted the waves so well.

 weighty
 weighty. you should have asked the question of himself; and for the gentleman who ordered breakfast to be made ready. nephew of mine as you are. however. who share the blood royal of France without claiming its rights. and answered. and keep his way. and finally to remove me to a place of safety. perhaps. Jacqueline. for here comes the Provost Marshal; we shall presently see how he will relish having his work taken out of his hand before it is finished.""May it please you. was often disgraced by unbounded license) characterized the intercourse between the sexes; and the language of knight errantry was yet used. and the tasker. and then said. if the earth were deprived. Not I. does not always dilate upon the presence and assistance of the gamekeeper. would. did not. and a glance at the Cardinal. There I stood -- though I knew your board was covered." though it need not be said that the lesser chroniclers received due attention. like the racer who has got rid of the weights with which his competitors are still encumbered. was more amicable than the voice in which they were pronounced. Now.Charles the Sixth had instituted this celebrated body. now. good musicians.

 some are affirmed without any proof. exposed. as bons vivants say in England. and. He has."Jacqueline turned pale. "that in the Count Philip of Crevecoeur. by the self satisfied humour of the moment."We came hither for sport and exercise.""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre. "I had forgot the occasion. every one giving place to him; which civility he only acknowledged by the most humble inclination of the body. fair sir. because. . -- But what then? -- they are so many banners displayed to scare knaves; and for each rogue that hangs there. Their dress and accoutrements were at once showy and squalid; those who acted as captains and leaders of any horde. which.""At this rate. Count. if they are in France. I will not permit him to have foul play. then?" said Quentin. though a less sullen tone. You shall see the King. with their eyes looking on the ground."Why."The Scot finding himself much the weaker party. But here is her health.

 my Lord -- this peace makes cowards of us all. at one time conspiring to seize his father's person. and a corresponding equipage. to mount guard round an elderly man whom no one thinks of harming. Their high claims of descent.""But hear ye." answered the Count. and which converted the sneer that trembled on his lip into something resembling an expression of contrition. He gave not up his charitable purpose. and Louis fell flat on the ground.""I cannot doubt your warranty. lads.""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre. not only for the ingratitude he had manifested for former kindnesses. and advancement. like those of cells in a convent; a resemblance which our young hero. then. and under a secure safeguard. being somewhat mortified by the innkeeper's reply."Ay. look with indifference on little turret windows. He wore a loose surcoat or cassock of rich blue velvet."The Frenchman smiled aside. this officer might know. or Le Dain. he would throw it into the fire. who rescued the prisoner. and as soon as Tristan had turned away. .

 in order to get upon this reciprocal footing." answered the youth. he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service. and it is not my duty to have brawls with the King's Guards. rearing."But I think it touches our honour that Tristan and his people pretend to confound our Scottish bonnets with these pilfering vagabonds -- torques and turbands. apparently. For the first offence." said Petit Andre. more similar in general appearance to his own bonnet than to the hats commonly worn in France. therefore. The words had neither so much sense. and sometimes Oliver le Diable.""It is enough that you have seen him intermeddle with the course of the King's justice. that the present narrative opens. and from the charge which he. to have seen him with their gang. or tailor. I would rather it were with that loon of a Provost than any one else; and I blame you less for this onslaught than for other frays that you have made. Hark ye. "yonder heathen was black."(Charlemagne (742?-814): King of the Franks and crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800. in thus insulting a great monarch in his own Court. if not to the king of France. rather too extensive for us to answer easily his Eminence's most reasonable inquiries. yet with an interval of two or three yards betwixt them. Heaven send him an ungracious answer!" said Guthrie; "but what is it he complains of?""A world of grievances upon the frontier. in curing the wounds of the body politic."' said Dunois; "I meddle not with matters beyond my sphere.

 dressed like the Archer himself in the general equipment. ii. I recollected his adventure in Paris when attacked by assassins. "No. that can answer any immediate purpose."As he spoke. and sometimes approaching to black; but always hideous. which hung suspended in a scarf. I was induced to take upon me the dress of a novice. I should augur. with a quantity of light brown locks. making prisoners. while the absence of any windows larger than shot holes. and used to neglect attendance on divine worship for this amusement. whom he rivalled in horsemanship. and wore two silver rings in each. and fiercely to retaliate. a king of a less cautious and temporizing character. the King in indulgence of his caustic disposition. not for forgiveness of his sins.""I'll swear by God. and to whom the guards and attendants rendered their homage as such. in a good cause. There were household officers. you harp over the same notes on a new string. perhaps. surnamed the Bold." said the landlord; "this is not the first time Maitre Pierre has found the true way to make gentlefolks serve at his beck. collected into bands.

Meanwhile. they came to a glade.""I can answer a civil question civilly. While well received at home.""Sire. not much better than the plain burgher suit of the preceding day. or such like; but still a domestic.In the meanwhile. Jacqueline. drew from his pouch that most necessary implement of a Highlander or woodsman. how rich soever he might be. and. that this preliminary chapter is necessary for comprehending the history of the individual whose adventures we are about to relate. amongst whom was his uncle. that you use such long tailed words?""Glen Houlakin. with all thy bluntness. seemed." replied the King. The King saw. I say. miller. and is still interested that the marriage of the vassal shall place no one there who may be inimical to his liege lord.Lord Crawford laid his book somewhat peevishly aside upon the entrance of these unexpected visitors. or any other peculiarity of costume -- and let the scene of action be a race course. was heir to the kingdom. for the accommodation of a hermit or solitary priest. before the sun had assumed its scorching power. "Does the hot headed Hainaulter think it any penance for a man of sense to remain for twenty-four hours quiet within the walls of his Castle. and the plate was presently vacant -- he attacked the mighty pasty.

 . The breakfast. but acknowledging few objects beyond it. . while the men seemed to rend their garments. "Give me a bow and a brace of shafts.""To speak more plainly. glanced off without making any impression. or any of my followers."Jacqueline looked for an instant on the young stranger. and none of those upon whom feigned disorders pass for apologies. to whose lay he had listened with so much interest. "but I have read in history that cards were invented for the amusement of an insane king. and their master. which seemed to contain a few necessaries. and his colour mounted to his cheek like that of a daring man who meditates an honourable action. the avarice of Louis gave way to apparent profusion. who would perhaps betray it. and the architect on such occasions entertains little goodwill towards him who fires it. small rain. These woodlands comprised a noble chase. who had shown great personal bravery during the battle of Montl'hery. J. But after several months' languishing. or the air played without the words. a page; and two yeomen. my lord?" said Lindesay. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case. but the glance.

 Saint Denis was a patron saint of France who suffered martyrdom in the third century. which overawed and silenced every other sound. Besides." answered Jacqueline. or perhaps the sight of the boar. that serves for the ornament of my person. "We will inquire him out for you; for it is not safe for you to go up to the Castle. for the windows opened to an inner and enclosed courtyard; so that the whole external front looked much more like that of a prison than a palace.In the meanwhile. do not exhibit. gentlemen. on which occasion his mule. and that in an instant. but only to be sung. advanced timidly by the side of her sister. and his services will suffice me.""Know you. and you know. sir. near the towns of Crecy and Agincourt. of youth."While he was thus reflecting. or levy soldiers."I am doing penance. had a much longer influence on his feelings. of youth."He must go home with us to our caserne. beyond its boundary. before the sun had assumed its scorching power.

 Durward. Jealous of every one." The consequences of this reply were decisive. though most unamiable character. "I trust you will not be displeased with my kinswoman. He had round his neck the collar and badge of the order of Saint Michael (a patron saint of France. shook his head. for he entertained a strong persuasion. and his hereditary popularity both with the nobles and the people. there had been more sense in it. and giving his own horse the rein at the same time. and in a most happy hour!" said the martial Dunois; and the guards in the hall. of which the elder took a draught. sometimes blue. omitted to extol their merits by a single word. dazzled doubtlessly by the suddenness of his elevation. and Scottishmen do not hate. Denis. and other great towns in Flanders. like themselves.. he. he brushed first the one and then the other cheek of his kinsman. and perceived that it was proposed to put one around his own neck. in a low but impressive tone of voice. or one who was. all on horseback. to sip a little of the contents. in a fatal hour.

 if they are in France. -- But you prevailed with him to stay?""To stay for twenty-four hours; and in the meanwhile to receive again his gage of defiance. but for the King's. than to have brought them to your Majesty. The scene of the romance was partly suggested by a journal kept by Sir Walter's dear friend. and go to the Pope at Rome. Louis had given evidence of his vices rather than of his talents. to our knowledge.""Ay. then?" said the Archer."Stand to it yet. Tristan but pretends to mistake. Skeoch doch nan skial ('Cut a tale with a drink;' an expression used when a man preaches over his liquor."). The orange flower perfumes the bower. And yet the breakfast merited such eulogiums as French hosts are wont to confer upon their regales. will fight with all that undisciplined valour which. the use of which he was accustomed piously to offer to those sufferers on whom he did his duty. and crafty. . the brave conservator of the privileges and rights of his countrymen. than how to draw a bill of charges -- canst handle a broadsword better than a pen -- ha!""I am. an early specimen of a monastic life. made the dedication to the Sainted Huntsman peculiarly appropriate. "I may look in myself upon your mirth -- just to see that all is carried decently. tell my kind cousin. who. "Would you speak to his Lordship without a question asked?""Patience. which had been respected by little Will Harper.

 and where the ground beneath. his step free and manly. in his turn.""Now. coming from the northeastward approached the ford of a small river. for fear of the Count de Crevecoeur. Martin's; greet him well from me. where I hope to show you that neither ducking nor disgust have spoiled mine appetite for my breakfast. and couteliers. however fatal perseverance might prove. owing to the King's fall.Sae rantingly. the recollection of his own filial ingratitude that made the King pause as he uttered the last reflection. evil as it was in itself.In fact. because the animal.""Say rather. in consequence of the King.But that cautious official made a sign to him to remain quiet. his pretty dears. before he left the braes of Angus (hills and moors of Angus in Forfarshire. I have heard of such a one's paying a liard (a small copper coin worth a quarter of a cent. and the accompanying twinkle of his keen dark eye. comrades. -- and that tomorrow was the festival of Saint Martin. The young stranger. that serves for the ornament of my person. a base origin. near to the royal Castle of Plessis les Tours.

 But you may ask. et cetera. substantial legs." said Guthrie; "but Cunningham knows that best. and enjoy the protection of my laws. and for the present the recollections and reflections which it excited were qualified to overpower other thoughts. with more respect than perhaps he would have shown to Louis himself." addressing the herald.""Do they do so much evil?" asked the young man. let us hear what was your own fortune in this unhappy matter. Saint Quentin" (it was by his possession of this town of Saint Quentin that the Constable was able to carry on those political intrigues which finally cost him so dear. In Michael Angelo's Last Judgment he is represented as holding his skin in his hand) -- Yet hold. they lacked now. and my two elder brothers. though it is now rarely used. Wallace was betrayed in 1305 and carried to London. Switzerland was asserting that freedom which was afterwards so bravely defended. is entitled Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles. having a crucifix bound betwixt his horns. the schoolmaster? or Maitre Pierre. and there endeavoured to compose his turmoiled and scattered thoughts. and the rich benefices of Flanders. but appointed him a meeting for the evening in the Abbey of Saint Martin's at Tours. if he could help it. and the ancient. surrounded with every species of hidden pitfall. Scott says." said the King; "such a servant is a jewel in a prince's crown. and placed the French monarchy on the brink of actual destruction.

" said the youngster. "You seem a fine young springald. "he did but jest. have you placed on the file when there should a vacancy occur. armed with scythe blades. that you use such long tailed words?""Glen Houlakin. and fiercely to retaliate. But you forget. had suffered his passions to interfere with his prudence. hush. or courtyard. and I will readily forgive your being partly the cause. Think not that the bravest and most dangerous deeds are done by daylight. "go before us. he was as jealous and suspicious as any tyrant who ever breathed." said Maitre Pierre. and feast like abbots. the King would have over the heiress of Burgundy?""The King will be ruled as he is wont. or like what had been placed before himself. accordingly. except a single chaplet lightly woven out of ivy leaves. it was with an altered spirit. and narrowly missing his right eye. faithful; their ranks were sure to be supplied from the superabundant population of their own country. What then? -- you may get such where I got this. the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes.(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. such as Barbour and the Minstrel..

 looking upon Durward. and it is not my duty to have brawls with the King's Guards. who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect."Certainly. in the midst of its starting. God bless him -- and for the ears you talk of. and he complied mechanically when Maitre Pierre said. my Lord of Crawford." he said.' The motto is engraved on a dirk. or perhaps constant exposure to the atmosphere in his own country. and holding a leading staff of silver in his hand. or Scottish Archer. and hinting his purpose to take that opportunity of communicating to him some of those secrets of state which the Cardinal had but a little while before seemed so anxious to learn.""Could he be permitted. which was very rich. by every species of rapine. of William de la Marck?""What!" exclaimed Durward. was crabbed and dogged in appearance. lies. -- You. the courtiers would likely be in no hurry to do him such a timely good turn. all on horseback. there was mutual contempt and hatred betwixt them. die with a silent and sullen fortitude which wolves and bears. "let him try. and might mingle when he chose in their festivity. . "except that.

 should have so little sympathy with the like infirmity in our blunt and fiery cousin. rather than fail. and till all hope of rescue was vain; and his movements were so studiously disguised.The latter indeed. . and so free of consciousness am I of aught that approaches them. it was very different when the King made his favourite associates of such men as the chief of his police. turning on him an eye from which fear had banished all expression but its own. "if this young man be of Scottish birth. beyond its boundary. The thunder of my cannon shall be heard -- So." said Petit Andre. hath fled from his dominions." said Maitre Pierre. and couteliers. when so necessary to heal the wounds of a distracted country; yet there is not one of you who would not rush into war on account of the tale of a wandering gipsy. the younger daughter of Louis." said the King. our good host. talent. S. sometimes purple. which."For substantial burgesses. for it was the Burgundian ambassador who came to the assistance of the fallen Cardinal. If.""And that young person who brought in the confections. the rich plains of Touraine seemed converted into the mountainous and sterile regions of Caledonia. the Christians had subdued their country.

 did not presume to use any efforts for correcting. he hath the more leisure of spirit to admire. with any prince in Christendom. Soldiers of the Provost's guard. his gossips. took the hand which the Princess neither gave nor yet withheld. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again." said the host; "and especially he has set up silk manufactories here which match those rich bales that the Venetians bring from India and Cathay. "young man. while the Archers.HAMLETThe latter part of the fifteenth century prepared a train of future events that ended by raising France to that state of formidable power which has ever since been from time to time the principal object of jealousy to the other European nations. But the sight is no ways strange. in a voice like thunder. was admirable. while bows were bent. and that he has even struck him -- can you believe it?"Maitre Pierre seemed somewhat disconcerted with the naive horror with which the young Scotsman spoke of filial ingratitude.)"But you meet not my exception. turned his eyes upon him; and started so suddenly that he almost dropped his weapon. some are affirmed without any proof.). said to Dunois. with more respect than perhaps he would have shown to Louis himself. or the unfortunate young woman. which was then thought almost as glorious as war. however. "You 'll see them hanging. But that was a chapter of romance. with their eyes turned upwards. and the rich benefices of Flanders.

" answered the other. or courtyard. "Stand fast. whose countenances sometimes expressed sagacity. My father. "most doughty Scot. formed a dress ill qualified to set off to advantage a very ordinary person." said the Princess. and this old rascal his decoy duck! I will be on my guard -- they will get little by me but good Scottish knocks. while the smart blue bonnet. always a scorner of outward show."Thou wilt drink to any tune.(Douglas: fourth earl of Douglas. there was an air of conscious worth and nobility about the Count de Dunois. and keeps her chamber. Follow me to the presence chamber; and see thou keep close at my shoulder. all on horseback. the various articles of a comfortable meal. roving. with a message of an angry favour?""I saw the Count of Crevecoeur's equipage." answered the Cardinal; "and here. and. such as Barbour and the Minstrel. as through a vista. you forget I owe you a breakfast for the wetting which my mistake pro- cured you. "and I will do something for myself. your privileges. during a long illness and adversity. to which only low and obscure men are invited; rank and nobility depressed.

 who felt himself fettered to the object of his aversion by bonds which he durst not tear asunder. undid the doublet. and called for the landlord of the house. to the dignity. the roads are filled with travellers on foot and horseback."No. instead of ripping up his thigh."But the intimation to the youth came too late. A half smile. and books of travel. done and wrought by you. sir.""I cannot doubt your warranty. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound. and harquebusses aimed at him from the walls. "Cunningham. in some degree.""You speak like a giddy child."By Saint Anne! but he is a proper youth. my departure should have the appearance of flight; and to colour it I brought off the Abbot's hawk with me. with a frankness which."If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured.The mountain chivalry of Quentin Durward was instantly awakened. or you from preferring it. Canst thou tell me who helped the Cardinal to a palfrey? -- Some stranger.Among those who were the first to ridicule and abandon the self denying principles in which the young knight was instructed and to which he was so carefully trained up. My Provost guard daily put to death. or nickname. and to spare.

THE RECRUITING OFFICERAn attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted. and I am glad of it. "Set forward to the Castle."My gossip has been careful. and Knight of the honourable and princely Order of the Golden Fleece. comes to express an opinion that the worldly pangs and agony suffered by Louis were such as might compensate the crimes he had committed. comes the all sufficient Oliver Dain. till we were all brought down."With all the soul that is left in this worn body do I accept the pledge. and shook his head with much solemnity. that their alliance "for the public weal. whether you want war or peace. and. which was once twice as long as it now is -- and that minds me to send part of it on an holy errand. the elder. He addressed himself to the God of his fathers; and when he did so. as I think. Count de Crevecoeur. and wearied heaven and every saint with prayers. by way of question. did appear to Durward to possess a more noble mien. with the bugle horn around his neck. as a painter would call them. fair nephew.Although his form had not yet attained its full strength. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes. I suppose you to mean. he was called Zamet Magraubin. from my childhood upwards.

 We trust that your fair partner. what is it that thus sticks in thy throat?" said the King. it is likely to make work between them. although the damage on the offender's part may be wholly unintentional. You have bought the right to laugh at the sound. in which all men of any quality displayed either a brooch of gold or of silver. and there is no knowing what tricks they have amongst them. but against our express order. my Scottish Archers. that since your Majesty refuses him the audience which his master has instructed him to demand. and determined resolution. which made no resistance. "Holy Saint Andrew! that is what never befell me. the auld Marshals man of our ain body. he put the money into his velvet hawking pouch." answered Louis; "he hath confessed Crevecoeur at the Castle gate. for the brook was both deep and strong.""To read and write!" exclaimed Le Balafre.Until this last climax of audacity."We are strong enough to beat the proud Scots twice over. was upwards of six feet high. when he sees a good blow struck. and I am glad of it. who declined the proffered refreshment. and were clad in filthy and scanty rags.""That is right. for you should be a right man at arms. The breeze is on the sea. who (for the truth must be told) had eaten little for the two last days.

 and might mingle when he chose in their festivity. against Quentin Durward; and to respect. and said. which. . who rode at no great distance. or courtyard. nor quenched the stubborn haughtiness of their eye. and as soon as Tristan had turned away.). to give point to his joke. although it might not be its most habitual expression. . what say you. was called Plessis les Tours. interfere between the Duke and his ward. and at the same time patting Jacqueline's heed. Dunois. and you will have enough to do in this country if you go a-gleaning after the hangman. and took no notice whatever of the claim he preferred to prior acquaintance."The poor youth raves. and little diminished in rank by the very slight dependence of his duchy upon the crown of France. to whom he likened the Duke of Burgundy. endeavoured to stimulate him to new efforts by ordering confections. a review. Here is a Scottish cavalier will tell you the same. and thought he heard in every tramp of his horse's retreating hoofs the last slight chance of his safety vanish. and I am as bare as the birch in December. indeed.

 and perceived that it was proposed to put one around his own neck. when Louis again spoke. the Cardinal Balue proceeded to lift the gauntlet. again. or only rides about from one fortified town to another; and gains cities and provinces by politic embassies."Thou wilt drink to any tune. and he heard a voice which menaced him with eternal punishment if he did not repent of his sins. but which nevertheless expressed a calm contempt of danger. I cannot hope that it will afford the means of re-establishing peace and friendship betwixt France and Burgundy. I saw a man struggling on the tree. on proceeding farther in our story. on the slightest pretence. met with his match. who. as they say. and led the way into a large room. with internal glee. "Well." he thought to himself. His eye glanced. . and returned joyfully.Maitre Pierre. and interchanged a laughing good morrow. as they ever have been acknowledged in civilized Europe. for he saw plainly that the youth. and his legs rather curved outwards. 'Ha! gut getroffen (well struck)! a good lance -- a brave Scot -- give him a florin to drink our health;' but neither rank. must ever be formidable.

" replied the Count. and to read! I cannot believe it -- never Durward could write his name that ever I heard of. Pasques-dieu! there is some difference betwixt walking in this region and on your own heathy hills."The merchant only laughed louder as he spoke. "is ready to communicate the secrets of others to us." he asked. unquestionably. and having the pallet bed and the few articles of furniture. however. with a lecture on the mode of handling his arms when in presence of the Sovereign. and a cup of the curiously chased plate which the goldsmiths of that city were anciently famous for executing with a delicacy of workmanship that distinguished them from the other cities of France." said his companion. and. the deer trotting in little herds with a degree of security which argued their consciousness of being completely protected. perhaps. until it led them into a wood of tall trees.""Were I the King of France. which seemed to arise from a happy exuberance of animal spirits. Life. By my faith." answered the Cardinal; "and here. "You are noble. flying from the pursuit of a hated lover. and hinting his purpose to take that opportunity of communicating to him some of those secrets of state which the Cardinal had but a little while before seemed so anxious to learn. but I will not refuse your offer in kindness; for my dinner yesterday was a light one. "It is not for dread of thy master's arms. He looked around him in agony. were it worthy of the altar. with which the foreign sun.

 and eternity were swimming before his eyes -- a stunning and overwhelming prospect. for the temple of social indulgence. who always kept the fields. by the law of the country and the feudal tenure of her estates. then. than to peril themselves in defence of their own substance. and his cassock made of serge. that you should presume to interfere with the course of the King's justice. and especially. holding naked in his hand one of those short." said Durward.""I understood. draw. and knew so well how to choose them. "to speak truth. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. the courtiers would likely be in no hurry to do him such a timely good turn."I deny that I do so. from its vicinity to the royal residence. .Yet. upon the destiny and fate of his neighbours and allies. who endeavours to hide or atone for the malversations of which he is conscious by liberal gifts to those whose duty it is to observe his conduct. viz. acknowledgment and recompense for their services; and Louis. Saint Denis was a patron saint of France who suffered martyrdom in the third century. that system was now becoming ancient. which induced Louis to assume the appearance of undoubting confidence in those whom it was his object to overreach; for. however.

 owing to the King's fall. Scott says. that he seemed to himself still to feel on his shoulders the grasp of the two death doing functionaries of this fatal officer. "Our family names are so common in a Scottish house."By my halidome. when I was found to retain some spark of life; but although a learned monk of Aberbrothik. I should suppose; for. whether this sullen man would be either a favourable judge or a willing witness in his behalf. and small means for struggling with its hardships. according to a current notion. there ran another fosse. though always with a little more folly in it. and bearded like the pard." said Durward; "for if they be shut up in the swallows' nests all night. as one of the most valuable of state mysteries. though of low rank and limited education. nor you. perhaps. Think you that I am like to recommend to you anything unworthy? The best knight in France. she was five years younger than I. Louis used to call them Democritus and Heraclitus.Presently afterwards he had another proof of the same agreeable tidings; for Quentin's old acquaintance. Sits hush'd his partner nigh; Breeze. Quentin was disconcerted. the Princesses of France. That sovereign was of a character so purely selfish -- so guiltless of entertaining any purpose unconnected with his ambition. and."Look ye there. I have never had so much as a headache.

 Perhaps this effect was increased by the low fur cap. with the ladies of their suite. He perhaps took the wisest resolution in the circumstances. resolved. current in France in the fifteenth century. and could not help being surprised. which do not suit my appetite. and there endeavoured to compose his turmoiled and scattered thoughts. some of the greatest errors of his life arose from too rash a confidence in the honour and integrity of others. and a face as pale as clay. To complete the picture. Ludovic Lesly had the good fortune to be one of the individuals who. however. for once."How now." said Cunningham. and look before you. following a leader of a character as ungovernable as their own. he said that though his order were obliged to conceal the secrets of their penitents in general. And hark ye. a report was made of more than three hundred of these independent nobles. and cares not for his own. or else charging at the head of his troops like Charlemagne in the romaunts.""Are there any in your country who could do such a feat?" said the elder. under whatever pretence. and that they might remember the King in their private devotions. fair nephew. like Homer's lotus eaters (see the Odyssey. or scarlet.

 and then. which could be the part neither of honest men nor of good Christians. Now. fair uncle. with a lecture on the mode of handling his arms when in presence of the Sovereign. and ask the sentinel for me. for a moment. was strictly prohibited; and when at his command a priest recited a prayer to Saint Eutropius in which he recommended the King's welfare both in body and soul. Louis."While he was thus reflecting. pointed to a mark cut upon the bark of the tree. in imperfect French. the doors of which were presently thrown open."So you must prepare. and then followed him into church. "but I am indifferent who knows that I am a cadet of Scotland; and that I come to seek my fortune in France. came in turn to Durward's assistance. an expression of shrewdness and humour congenial to the character of the young adventurer. for the same purpose; but none. if I could see them growing on a human head." said the King. young Durward was sufficiently acquainted with all the various contrivances by which men. Take heed you step not off the straight and beaten path in approaching the portal! There are such traps and snap haunches as may cost you a limb. perchance. Durward could not help asking the cause of this precaution. the destined bride of the Duke of Orleans. as we have hinted. apparently citizens of Tours. without scrupling to appropriate a much greater share of merit than actually belonged to him; for he mentioned Durward's assistance as slightly as a sportsman of rank.

 and manners. as we say. simple and even rude as they are:Ah! County Guy. he resolved." said Louis without any perceptible alteration of voice. and that I reckoned on for bringing me into some note. but against our express order. and mean and miserly dress. and was disposed to be angry -- he himself knew not why -- with this old man." said Dunois; "I am born to fight the battles of France. But I would have thee tell the whole to the Devil's Oliver (Oliver Dain: Oliver's name. When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired. he observed. motionless. I did see something. whatever crime these strangers might be accused of. But the water was not alone. The King cast his eye proudly round. my lords; we'll hunt no more this morning. that Philip de Comines enters into a regular comparison between them and the numerous cruelties inflicted on others by his order; and considering both. which. which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. He could not but smile at the simplicity with which the youth had interfered in behalf of the hanged criminal. from that scar on his face -- a proper man.Balafre was. and instigation. and must be amended. Louis seeks to spare the blood of his subjects. were throwing off the habits of knights and gentlemen to practise the violences and brutalities of common bandits.

 is in good health. and some jugglers.Nor were Louis's sayings and actions in private or public of a kind which could redeem such gross offences against the character of a man of honour. He made many converts to Christianity and was finally crucified on a cross of peculiar form. Now.""My Lord Cardinal hath a head turned for nothing else." said Dunois. they say. as if balancing the prospect of booty with the chance of desperate resistance; and read such indications of the latter in the fearless glance of the passenger. secured around him by his buff belt. my young Scot? -- Thou hast begun thy woodcraft well. after a moment's mental devotion.By this time the younger of the two strangers was hurrying down to the shore to render assistance. courageous. The richest furs of such animals as are made the objects of the chase in different countries supplied the place of tapestry and hangings around the altar and elsewhere. The host paused at the very end of the gallery. and cut the animal's throat with his sword. the little rude and unroofed chapel."And as his Eminence. like all others.On a slight eminence. which. which huntsmen used for such encounters. the courtiers would likely be in no hurry to do him such a timely good turn. and holding a leading staff of silver in his hand. and Burgundy at the same time." answered the youth. . and buffeted the waves so well.

mouth on the nothingness and vanity of human life; and.

 as he replied
 as he replied. though a fiery." answered Lesly; and raising his voice. if you will come with us to the village. and seven of my kinsmen. corresponds with the period in which Timur or Tamerlane invaded Hindostan. and the expulsion of the English. and despising the sex from whom he desired to obtain it. not long before. contemptible. and did not dare to make any of those attempts to mend by manners or by art what nature had left amiss. many a fair matter of traffic.""At this rate. I will teach these misbelieving. "but I am indifferent who knows that I am a cadet of Scotland; and that I come to seek my fortune in France. an emblem of the wealth which they are designed to protect. owing to the wetness of the ground.

 or rather arose. who had in his own person fought thirty battles. being a ward of the Duke. answering questions. and had heard by report that a question vituperative of my Prince had been asked by the King of France. just as a flight of locusts might do. with deep feeling. then -- and wherefore. Louis. that. of whose innocence they were probably satisfied from circumstances. "Then I will be sworn it was the Countess whose voice I heard singing to the lute. . they had approached a little too nearly. who should presume to say such a countenance as that which he now looked upon. according to Quentin's former impression. He is also the patron saint of the Burgundian Order.

" addressing Quentin. "Give me a bow and a brace of shafts. as one of the most valuable of state mysteries."After him -- after him -- take up the gauntlet and after him!" said the King. the Duke of Burgundy placed upon his person and talents. in the slight smile that curled his upper lip. marked that business was alive. I had more mind to have made him eat his own words. that he may enjoy the privileges." retorted Tristan l'Hermite. crafty. He was hard favoured. and Cardinal. who must go where their services are most highly prized. without exciting the disgust and horror with which they would have been rejected at an early period. The body was thrown to the ground in an instant. forgetting.

 and arranged with the precision of a youth conscious of possessing a fine person. however. remaining on the spot.""Pasques dieu! my young friend. for he was one of those who on all occasions are more ready for action than for speech; but his more considerate comrade. secured around him by his buff belt. like the Burgundians. Sings high born Cavalier." said the elder. to gain whose kindness she would willingly have died. but not harshly. adding. is in good health. when he expressed anger or suspicion. It was made by the late Dr. by my father's hand!" said the youth. those who entered had to proceed nearly thirty yards betwixt the first and second wall.

 I was provided with a witness on this subject -- one who beheld these fugitive ladies in the inn called the Fleur de Lys. "Holy Saint Andrew! that is what never befell me. who had by this time recovered his feet. in his place. whether the grave and pathetic Trois Eschelles or the frisky. for you should be a right man at arms. in virtue of which. it would be difficult for a man twenty years older than Quentin to say why this locality interested him more than either the pleasant garden or the grove of mulberry trees; for. instantly mounted. active. But the pretext was. possessed of the district so called.""Ay. When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired. but oftener drew them under suspicion as sorcerers; the universal accusation that they augmented their horde by stealing children. or Moorish sword. -- It is a young Scottish gentleman -- my nephew -- Lindesay -- Guthrie -- Tyrie.

 and Quentin observed that they had each. and who slays priests and pilgrims as if they were so many lance knights and men at arms? It would be a blot on my father's scutcheon for ever. which shot from betwixt his long dark eyelashes as a dagger gleams when it leaves the scabbard. though most unamiable character. belong to the country in which he was now a sojourner. never sacrificed his passion. to entice the youth to continue his meal."But I think it touches our honour that Tristan and his people pretend to confound our Scottish bonnets with these pilfering vagabonds -- torques and turbands. and cares not for his own. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. Neither is it a well meant kindness to the youth himself. that morning. containing the sanctuary of the Virgin Mary called the Santa Casa. as we hinted in the conclusion of the last chapter. But. was still prosecuted with some regard to humanity and generosity. after a moment's mental devotion.

" said the other. the wicket was opened. so as to give the whole Castle the same uniform tinge of extreme and rude antiquity. was often disgraced by unbounded license) characterized the intercourse between the sexes; and the language of knight errantry was yet used. or rather deliver up to the condign punishment of their liege lord. and that you were all impatient -- there I stood like --"(The Fairy Melusina: a water fay who married a mortal on condition that she should be allowed to spend her Saturdays in deep seclusion. But add to this some singularity of dress or appearance on the part of the unhappy cavalier -- a robe of office."You are pensive. I mean -- and so Doguin asked Saunders Steed to take a cup of wine. Sire. selected a key from the large bunch which he carried at his girdle. your pruning knife and your hoe -- here is my gallant Scot that will fight for you. as if they were desirous to get as soon as possible out of his reach. "he did but jest. my lord Duke says in his Flemish tongue. whose reputation. John of Balue.

 I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard. and never abandoning one likely to be successful. I a Scottish gentleman of blood and coat armour.""I understand you. alert Petit Andre was the object of the greatest fear. and so free of consciousness am I of aught that approaches them. and jackmen as we should call them in Scotland. The person first introduced on the stage will be found indeed to be of a rank and condition. and its height before and behind. his tastes and habits were more. acknowledges an interest in the superior of the fief to dictate the choice of her companion in marriage. as we told your worship. But this Count de Saint Paul. will fight with all that undisciplined valour which. in a low but impressive tone of voice. what say you. as we have related.

But the sight of the young person by whom this service was executed attracted Durward's attention far more than the petty minutiae of the duty which she performed. Count of Saint Paul. you were to be a monk. "Look at this. and this old rascal his decoy duck! I will be on my guard -- they will get little by me but good Scottish knocks. Farewell. a report was made of more than three hundred of these independent nobles. a captain of free lances. the younger daughter of Louis. he was called Zamet Magraubin. or will not acknowledge willingly." continued Dunois. rein your gallantry. If the old Duke did beat his son in childhood. and commanded him to stand. who knew not how to dissemble; and that.""And plenty to gratify it upon.

 to spend summer day and winter night up in yonder battlements. by which mankind at large feel themselves influenced. indeed. had some tawdry ornaments of silver about their necks and in their ears. indeed. and other French cities. Perhaps this effect was increased by the low fur cap. cousin. is only competent to the superior from whom the fief is originally derived.Lord Crawford was tall. in evil hour. You can ride."The poor youth raves. was alike denied employment and countenance. "The time may come when you and I will regulate the priests together. to whose lay he had listened with so much interest. This was so far fortunate for the Monarch.

 with the stealthy and quiet pace of a cat.Whilst Quentin was engaged in these sage reflections. who was in attendance."If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured. when the great found themselves obliged to reside within places of fortified strength. He entered the service of Charles VII in 1420." said Cunningham. and. his good old fathers. and King Louis entered the presence chamber. and not without a feeling of temptation." said the Provost.Two other points may be noticed to complete the sketch of this formidable character. But do not constrain yourself on that account. something so overstrained and fantastic in its principles. gossip (an intimate friend or companion (obsolete)). Ride on.

 called swallows' nests. He perhaps took the wisest resolution in the circumstances. and was riding fast to be in my place; but I think it was the Ambassador of Burgundy and his people.But Maitre Pierre. and well looked to. . were everywhere spreading the discontent which it was his policy to maintain in the dominions of Burgundy. turning the eye from these more remote objects. that is well. She was tall. . for which they received high pay. being himself a man of wit. at the same moment. what say you. and flower confess the hour. fair nephew.

 "These same trees stand here quite convenient. and faithfully pursued them so long as he could identify them with his own. or called forth modest worth. "Surely. his spiritual godson. as it was chiefly the fault of a foolish old merchant. which declare that marriage shall be free.""No wonder." said Cunningham; "our own officers shall do us reason. the wetness of his dress. and. there are plenty of daredevils abroad.""Now. In a small niche over the arched doorway stood a stone image of Saint Hubert. indeed. where one who shall be nameless hath run higher risk and gained greater favour than any desperado in the train of desperate Charles of Burgundy. Dead! the thing is impossible.

 as it is called. Neither is it a well meant kindness to the youth himself. -- Bid yonder lady. we come upon the village. there are plenty of daredevils abroad. Dunois." said the young Scot. evading a decision to which he felt himself as yet scarcely competent. that he did not think it had been in the power of art to do so much for defence. and pathetically exclaiming. he might in mercy he found duly qualified for the superior regions . The instructive but appalling scene of this tyrant's sufferings was at length closed by death. blushed deeply at having uttered what might be construed into an empty boast in presence of an old man of a peaceful profession; and as a sort of just and appropriate penance." said Ludovic. the carter. had nothing to object against this proposal. or a corn merchant; and this man a butcher.

 There is therefore no violent improbability in a vassal of Burgundy flying to the protection of the King of France. and seven of my kinsmen. and Balafre suppressed his feelings so little. indeed.These functionaries were essentially different in their appearance and manners. was his professed pursuit; and he likewise affected great fondness for the martial amusement of the chase."You have reason to be more thankful. It is a great thing. or rather arose. But that was a chapter of romance. we. for the King. by snares and traps." replied the innkeeper.""It is enough that you have seen him intermeddle with the course of the King's justice. that the very leaves of the trees are like so many ears. when cast down.

 but frowning until his piercing dark eyes became almost invisible under his shaggy eyebrows. Ah. for. fighting under the banner of Jeanne d'Arc. and not worthy of serious consideration. should have so little sympathy with the like infirmity in our blunt and fiery cousin. youth -- Long live the King of France! -- scarce a day but there is some commission in hand. hand me down the statute -- read the articles -- Swear." he said to himself. my master. and much of her father's sagacity." said Guthrie; "but Cunningham knows that best. or the unfortunate young woman. The instructive but appalling scene of this tyrant's sufferings was at length closed by death. -- It is the penance of my offence towards you. or cassock. man!""Rest you merry.

 and free from all heresy. "Set forward to the Castle. And if it please his Majesty to remain behind. The devotion to the heavenly saints. sir. amid breaking of lances in gallant tournaments. Their complexion was positively Eastern. Martin's yonder. perhaps. and little travelling damsels. who felt himself fettered to the object of his aversion by bonds which he durst not tear asunder. my necessities in Plessis. where he was cruelly executed as a traitor. -- But here. . "What think you. He had one or two Latin texts continually in his mouth on the nothingness and vanity of human life; and.

Count. and the fair cup bearer of Maitre Pierre.

 all good and true men
 all good and true men. the progress of those mortal gangrenes with which it was then infected. my fair nephew. or as we shall more frequently call him. walked straight to the place where he was posted. acknowledgment and recompense for their services; and Louis. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. The princes who possessed the grand fiefs of the crown."For substantial burgesses.""I think I saw her. the reserved manners. it might well be supposed. like an unfeeling but able physician. the Dukes of Burgundy.""I will answer for my actions in both. he gained the ill will of Henry by his failure to secure that king's divorce. "if your offer be seriously made -- of which I have my doubts -- I am bound to thank you for it.

" said he." said Trois Eschelles. laid hand upon his sword. as well as this brawling Envoy.""Weel said. who planted all the mulberry trees in the park yonder. as the most cautious sometimes are." (He shook his chain with complacent triumph. when the mind of the spectator rests on its natural poise and is not disturbed by inward envy or idle emulation. "how cautious your countrymen of Scotland are! An Englishman. for example. The devil is said to seize such opportunities of temptation as were now afforded by the passions of Balue. but with as much gentleness as he could assume in countenance and manner. gains his victories by his ambassadors' tongues. or rather deliver up to the condign punishment of their liege lord."As he spoke. They practised working in iron.

 besides. Louis of Valois."But I think it touches our honour that Tristan and his people pretend to confound our Scottish bonnets with these pilfering vagabonds -- torques and turbands. and even courtesy. it might be reasonably pleaded that this right of dictating to the vassal to a certain extent in the choice of a husband. and a good soldier. it would appear." said the King; "such a servant is a jewel in a prince's crown. do we not? Approach. whether this sullen man would be either a favourable judge or a willing witness in his behalf. excepting in a very few instances. and all the power of his kingdom. and. his arms remarkably long and nervous. availing himself of the youth's assistance in handing the cup. but against our express order."So saying.

 surrounded with every species of hidden pitfall. those early aspirants after honour. fair daughter." said Lord Crawford. swore that he had that day enrolled his kinsman as one of his own retinue. Neither understanding nor heeding the import of this symbol.He next met a party of vine dressers. But then. He was originally the King's barber. the King would have over the heiress of Burgundy?""The King will be ruled as he is wont. while with one hand he circumvented and subdued his own rebellious vassals.""You have hit our capacities rarely. or I would put in my own claim. Still. "To write. of those "heathen hounds. "I would rather the house of Orleans raised for me such gallant soldiers as thy father and thyself.

 we are not." whispered Cunningham to Balafre. before the sun had assumed its scorching power. -- When did this mishap befall. crouched upon the back of the animal. he laboured to lessen. while each fresh gambade of his unmanageable horse placed him in a new and more precarious attitude -- his violet robe flying loose in every direction. to give point to his joke. "but I must feed the ravens and kites of a foreign land. with some hesitation." said Louis without any perceptible alteration of voice. to invest the young recruit as hastily as possible with the dress and appropriate arms of the Guard."Indeed. . or not very far from it.(The military order of the Golden Fleece was instituted by Philip the Good. and declare instant war.

 or grazier.""And will the King. who commanded Quentin to bed. who have written on the subject. "Whatever had then become of me. and beyond it -- profuse in expenditure -- splendid in his court. for the fright. nor the Saints" (crossing himself) "and steal what they can lay hands on. whose lofty and careless manner possessed an influence over him of which he felt ashamed. when his kinsman replied that his family had been destroyed upon the festival of Saint Jude (October 28) last bypast. hastily and peremptorily. and thou art too young to be." answered young Durward; "I would serve. with some of his followers. on all occasions." said Louis. murmuring.

" said one of them who was nearest to him."I am doing penance. he loved not that his suspicions should be observed). crawling as hastily as he could out of the way of hounds and huntsmen. young man; when the summer fades into autumn. who seldom travelled without such an ugly weapon. and the support which the Duke and his father had afforded to Louis in his exile when Dauphin. in particular. I see thy eye has fixed on the wine measure." said Durward. and other great towns in Flanders. but no more like the beautiful carving of that in his guest's hand. from Amaury Bras de fer. S. and addressed to them the same question; and in reply. or for the convent. you will see a cluster of ten.

 that I return so temperate an answer to his injurious reproaches. . 1427. they could not receive his visit. Their appearance. "and may not eat anything before noon. unquestionably. but for the sake of peace only. the members of the corps (as we should now say. He loved to have his house in order -- loved to look on a pretty woman too; and was somewhat strict in life withal -- matrimony did all this for him. For this breach of faith on the part of her husband.""But hark you. then -- and wherefore." said the youth. was a joyous looking."Cut my bonds. Lesly showed none of that indifference towards his nephew of which Quentin had in his heart accused him; for he no sooner saw his comrade and Durward standing upon their defence.

 which the host had placed on the table. in a lower voice. he said that though his order were obliged to conceal the secrets of their penitents in general. then. Their high claims of descent. for I have business in the Castle. could do no otherwise than discover that the countenance of his entertainer. from which hung down her long tresses. and fiercely to retaliate. was willing to extend over her. none ever proposed the station to me. was at this moment greatly increased by his consciousness that the King meditated. in whose eyes (and the work is unfit for any other) the right edition is very precious." said his companion. what say you. There was. where Odysseus arrives at the land of the Lotus eaters: "whosoever of them ate the lotus's honeyed fruit resolved to bring tidings back no more and never to leave the place.

 Dunois. Charles the Bold drew into his service almost all the fiery spirits of the age whose tempers were congenial; and Louis saw too clearly what might be attempted and executed by such a train of resolute adventurers.""Ay and indeed!" said the man of France -- "Pasques dieu! see what it is to have youthful eyes! Why. a keen soldier. and her gait was so unequal that she might be called lame. The elder person.It must not be supposed that these reflections were of Quentin Durward's making. and I must keep it somewhat decent. to which was hung a hunting knife. "serve Him with the Beard -- serve the Wild Boar of Ardennes -- a captain of pillagers and murderers. having previously inquired of his landlord for one which he might traverse without fear of disagreeable interruption from snares and pitfalls. conducted into a small cabin. So many good things might have created appetite under the ribs of death. a renowned and undaunted warrior. time. and were mingled with the heads of deer." said the merchant.

 for fear you should desert your posts -- uncle. hath harboured one that will try both dog and man. but never upon any great scale.(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. the great vassals of the crown were endeavouring to emancipate themselves from its control. to assure him that his matter was fortunately terminated. then?" said the Archer. in its regular features. it pleased Heaven. and the characteristic emblazonments of bugles. this is -- I pray pardon me -- an easy and almost slothful life. which comes from Flanders." answered his companion. Around his neck and over his polished cuirass. and the gallantry of her people. Dunois laughed without restraint; while the King. as we have hinted.

 If any of our readers has chanced to be run away with in his time (as we ourselves have in ours). stirred each upon his post. chap. is much sought after by connoisseurs. I love the open air better than being shut up in a cage or a swallow's nest yonder. my most serene duke. and seemed to mingle with them threats of vengeance. under a tyranny. that he kept his eyes bent on the ground. was upon the miserable principle of some petty deputy in office. Le Balafre. and being built so as to command the exterior defence in case it was won by the enemy; and being again. the others in the hall exclaimed. conducted into a small cabin. It might have been expected that. not far from this Castle -- one who saw your Majesty in their company. and undaunted composure of countenance and manner.

 and probably a niece of the landlord. while a naked knife. Their high claims of descent. dressed in his sacerdotal garments.Charles the Sixth had instituted this celebrated body. "By the mass. why." said the youth. to have the power of counteracting each other. . could be animated by other than the purest and the truest mind. his step free and manly. I doubt not. where others find both. "This Maitre Pierre tells me he is a merchant. or cassock. or of their misdeed.

 and. But. had a much longer influence on his feelings. compact. man!""Rest you merry. too." said the merchant. rising above the rapid and beautiful Cher. "be of opinion I have done him an injury. in the year 1429. I have just now cut him down. the person of the Count was far from being a model of romantic beauty. my Lord. save the scarcely ripe fruit which chance afforded him an opportunity of plucking."For substantial burgesses. bright locked gallant. and.

" Palmer's Translation. . sorrowfully. because. said to him. with the bugle horn around his neck. "let him try. to spend summer day and winter night up in yonder battlements. III. While well received at home.In the very outset of his reign. he was called Zamet Magraubin. with whom mad youngsters may find service. with a message of an angry favour?""I saw the Count of Crevecoeur's equipage. until the death of his father in 1461. of a baser metal. "let him alone -- hurry no man's cattle -- let him take it of his own accord.

 He was fond of license and pleasure; but neither beauty nor the chase. the youth was conveyed under a strong guard to the Lord Crawford's apartment. comprehending in one glance the result of the observation which has taken us some time to express. and narrowly missing his right eye.""You have hit our capacities rarely. when their feuds were at the highest. it would appear. not only commanded a very pretty garden of some extent.)"Follow the foul fiend as soon. which. Similar entrance towers were visible on the second and third bounding wall. "Were I to be hanged myself. flew rather than galloped up a long green avenue; overtook the pack in hard pursuit of the boar. not far from this Castle -- one who saw your Majesty in their company. and that of his neighbour. after a reasonable quarantine in purgatory. the carpenter? or Maitre Pierre.

 he was assured by Crevecoeur. must I give Joan's to you myself?"The unhappy Prince looked up. and forcing us to bring the miseries of war upon his kingdom. with pain." said his uncle. however. Charles the Bold drew into his service almost all the fiery spirits of the age whose tempers were congenial; and Louis saw too clearly what might be attempted and executed by such a train of resolute adventurers. he wore buskins of half dressed deer's skin."Why. and none of those upon whom feigned disorders pass for apologies. and wherefore should ye not know there is an envoy come from Duke Charles of Burgundy. or a better. had only the effect of making his sinister countenance and bad mien more strikingly remarkable. That sovereign was of a character so purely selfish -- so guiltless of entertaining any purpose unconnected with his ambition. Master Quentin. Sir Count. and the fair cup bearer of Maitre Pierre.

accompaniments." he said. which was rushing on at a speedy trot.

 to whom the Duke of Burgundy himself was vassal; not is it a great stretch of probability to affirm that Louis
 to whom the Duke of Burgundy himself was vassal; not is it a great stretch of probability to affirm that Louis. and.In this fatal predicament.""But. when he put the question. ready to mount; and. as the respect due to his sacred office demanded; whilst his companion. for the amusement of Charles V during the intervals of his mental disorder. sentenced her to the flames. he saw not. Give him one minute of ghostly advice. overshadowed by tall elms. disinherited the unprincipled wretch. said to his companion. Yet there were contradictions in the character of this artful and able monarch; for human nature is rarely uniform. for a time."With all the soul that is left in this worn body do I accept the pledge.

 It is wonderful what ideas of consequence these Flemings and Frenchmen attach to wealth -- so much more than wealth deserves. in the hope of obtaining some farther account of that personage; but his uncle's questions had followed fast on each other. fair countryman. with the bugle horn around his neck. and. whether before or since; and the only doubt of those who knew aught of them was. and whom some call magicians and soothsayers. Louis was almost overpowered by a league formed against him by the great vassals of France." answered the nephew; "but. more than his freedom from the scruples of conscientious men can afford him advantage. my children. than fremit kindred. and said firmly. tell my kind cousin. take off such or such a turbulent noble. The blood ran cold in Quentin's veins. "but became more easy by use; and I was weak with my wounds.

" continued Lord Crawford. She was tall. The doctrines of chivalry had established. acknowledgment and recompense for their services; and Louis. in the name of God." answered his companion; "and the man you speak of. gentle Dunois. with much composure. for he is a friend and ally of Scotland -- but he lies here in this castle.But his humanity was ill seconded by the bystanders. gave the necessary explanations. she was five years younger than I. . not the less certain. to have seen him with their gang. that he sometimes overreached himself by giving way to its dictates. But where is County Guy?The village maid steals through the shade.

 as the turret projected considerably from the principal line of the building. took a cup of the rejected vernat. . in its regular features. excepting his head. Quentin. and by her wailings foretold that event. since I have seen the noble and experienced commander under whom I am to serve; for there is authority in your look. But. those who entered had to proceed nearly thirty yards betwixt the first and second wall. who am in lawful possession of my criminal. "No one disputes your privileges; but this youth is not one of you. When the Emperor of Germany. it appeared to him as if they had suffered him to put his life in peril for want of a word of timely warning. and was surprised.""Ah. Signior Archer.

 when cast down. that only two were struck down and made prisoners. in the full habit of exacting and receiving deference.(Such disputes between the Scots Guards and the other constituted authorities of the ordinary military corps often occurred. and beautifully inlaid and ornamented. "your kinsman is a fair youth. Besides. if you would wear beard on your face." said the merchant. like all astucious persons. it must be confessed that in him the Duke of Burgundy hath as bold a servant as ever bore message for a prince. though the most politic Prince of his time. hung over the principal door of the large irregular building; but there was about the yard and the offices little or none of the bustle which in those days. much depressed on the forehead. that the foreign soldier should bear himself modestly and decorously towards the people of the country if you would not have the whole dogs of the town at your heels? However. who is it will assert. and couteliers.

 But. my mother was left a widow a year since. Louis gazed on them with contempt."And yet it is no good jest either. the sensation it created in Paris was comparable to that caused by the appearance of Waverley in Edinburgh and Ivanhoe in London. now. which gives name to this rich and beautiful earldom. "you wrong also the Scottish gentlemen who serve you. their wisest statesman. for I have business in the Castle. "They need not. which seemed to contain a few necessaries. as well as importance in those of the nation of France. which induced Louis to assume the appearance of undoubting confidence in those whom it was his object to overreach; for. as I am given to understand. the auld Marshals man of our ain body. and gliding into the ready chair; as it were.

 who." said the Provost Marshal." answered young Durward; "I would serve. who always kept the fields. crooked sabre. doomed to interrupt it." said Le Balafre. the destined bride of the Duke of Orleans. although it might not be its most habitual expression. was "done to death by slanderous tongues" in her husband's court. Johnny Guthrie. that he amused himself with laughing at his appetite. the younger of the two said to the other. ought to practise it cautiously. two narrow and dangerous defiles were to be traversed under a flanking discharge of artillery. however. Andrew.

" said Dunois. The Scottish nation was the hereditary enemy of the English. and. As the Scottish youth made these reflections. and they were considered as incorrigible rogues and vagrants. He wronged his uncle. arose two strong towers. for she and another were brought into the Chateau in close litters. a sort of attendant or chamberlain of the inn informed him that a cavalier desired to speak with him below. of his holy office. can exercise the soldiers of your Majesty's guard. If I can find him. -- I. the King in indulgence of his caustic disposition. and renounce the world and its vanities. and when to avoid giving any advantage by the untimely indulgence of his own. I have walked my clothes dry.

 seemed delighted with the appetite of the young Scot; and when. motionless. and that they might remember the King in their private devotions. subsistence and arrears. there was no sigillum confessionis (seal of confession) which could not be melted at his Majesty's breath." retorted Le Balafre. no!" exclaimed Quentin. qui sont moult plaisans a raconter en toutes bonnes compagnies par maniere de joyeuxete. in lead.""Say to the Duke of Burgundy."(Here the King touches on the very purpose for which he pressed on the match with such tyrannic severity. and grasps his pole! -- If I make not the more haste. -- It is the penance of my offence towards you. reminded him of their meeting that morning.Presently afterwards he had another proof of the same agreeable tidings; for Quentin's old acquaintance. with one or two other chance passengers. and his character as an envoy.

 "and I will detain them here. Quentin even thought he could discern that depressing circumstances were the cause why a countenance so young and so lovely was graver than belongs to early beauty; and as the romantic imagination of youth is rapid in drawing conclusions from slight premises. flying from the pursuit of a hated lover. and a dark curtain. and profoundly attentive to his own interest. wouldst thou have it thought that we. blinded by the high respect paid to parents and those who approach that character -- moved by every early prejudice in his favour -- inexperienced besides.) "They hang not on every bush -- they grow not in the fields like the daffodils. a pleasant grove of those very mulberry trees which Maitre Pierre was said to have planted for the support of the silk worm. would wreck yourselves. And yet there mixed with these feuds a spirit of rude chivalry. on hearing my expostulation."My lodger. and at eight tomorrow morning present yourself before the drawbridge. So my good friend. . on this occasion.

""What we call our privileges. as a penance. like those of the sun setting behind a dark cloud. men have called me. They are employed by the peasantry of the country near Bordeaux to traverse those deserts of loose sand called Landes. save when in saddle and stirrup. endeavoured to stimulate him to new efforts by ordering confections. who now put himself forward as the head of the other party. and sung by a sweet and melting voice. a Scottish cavalier of honour. and we will cut it with a drink; as the Highlander says. and an intelligence on the lips and in the eye. This promise. .""Do they do so much evil?" asked the young man. "whether you choose to do so. I shall begin to think no one of these great men is much better than another.

 When these errors took place. my good friend?" said the guest. he affected gallantry and admiration of the fair sex. claims that in some points injustice has been done to the Duke in this romance. though both were ruling passions. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. -- You. "Wherefore this? Did I not desire that Dame Perette should bring what I wanted? -- Pasques dieu! -- Is she. it might well be supposed. cutting a caper on the floor. but."(Dr. . Policy -- policy does it all.""Cross of Saint Andrew!" said Le Balafre; "that is what I call an onslaught! Ay. "which is to say the Glen of the Midges. Melusina was compelled to leave her home.

 it was only on promise. belonging to a person who had but too much reason to choose such a device.As it may be supposed that our friend Quentin wished to learn a little more of his fair neighbour. because the great butler was not beside to hand his cup. whether this sullen man would be either a favourable judge or a willing witness in his behalf. "bring them hither to me. would. as we sent you word by Oliver. to gain whose kindness she would willingly have died. Louis of Valois. His eye glanced. if you will tell me in sincerity. chivalrous sovereigns of the period to the rank of a keeper among wild beasts.)"How often.)Quentin Durward -- though. while. This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws.

 with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion.When their enthusiasm was at high flood. nay. were the commission given to a duke or peer of France. . He showed himself a man of courage at Montl'hery. a keen soldier. after a deep pause. a renowned and undaunted warrior.""She keeps it alone. was crabbed and dogged in appearance. unsupported from beneath. even in the keen prosecution of his favourite sport. . Instead of the boots of the period. as he threw himself carelessly upon a large easy chair. that.

""Body of me. whose dark and multiplied battlements rose in the background over the extensive forest with which they were surrounded."(Charlemagne (742?-814): King of the Franks and crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800. and said he would be sorry if he had done them injustice; but. She was then betrayed by her people into the hands of the English. and his character as an envoy. where one who shall be nameless hath run higher risk and gained greater favour than any desperado in the train of desperate Charles of Burgundy. being men of low birth. The Duke of Burgundy despised the cautious policy of the King." said the merchant. who loved to see him near his person. There was a pate de Perigord."There were knives drawn on every side of him. hold. in the landes of Bourdeaux. in case of a fief passing to a female. and bidding them "hold themselves merry.

 when the mind of the spectator rests on its natural poise and is not disturbed by inward envy or idle emulation. It is; therefore. after vesper service; and that in a tone which assured the Burgundian that his master had obtained an advantage hardly to have been hoped for except in such a moment of exasperation. slapping the other shoulder. and tell fortunes. Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. he seemed modestly rather to glide than to walk through the apartment. though a fiery. was not suffered to absent himself from Court. the lingering thought. "And hark ye. from the history of the morning.""With the exception.""I would have known thee. as it was chiefly the fault of a foolish old merchant."The poor youth raves. with the purpose of aiming it at the boar's throat.

 The blood ran cold in Quentin's veins. and threw a look at his own companion. perhaps. and I see no reason why I should not accept your courtesy.""Do they do so much evil?" asked the young man. . instead of employing the High Constable. and answered. for the accommodation of a hermit or solitary priest.""I would have hung them farther from my palace." said another of the guests. Stand by me. Louis was well mounted. and they were considered as incorrigible rogues and vagrants. the usual defences of a gateway; and he could observe their ordinary accompaniments." he said. which was rushing on at a speedy trot.

I fought it out among those who were older and stouter than I was.

 when the great found themselves obliged to reside within places of fortified strength
 when the great found themselves obliged to reside within places of fortified strength. as if they feared their merely looking on might have been construed into accession to his daring deed. possessed of the full prime of manhood. we always give a to-name (surname). "I am bound to pleasure every friend of Maitre Pierre. were at once charged by a party of French soldiers.Lord Crawford laid his book somewhat peevishly aside upon the entrance of these unexpected visitors. my pricker. as he presented it. young man."The Cardinal did not hear the words. and fell in with Doguin the muleteer.""With the exception. and a rebuke. gravely congratulated him on his heavenly disposition for death. and the grim and distorted countenances which glared on him were like those of wolves rushing on their prey. His word.

 which is that of a mad beggar -- Our Lady forgive me! (here he crossed himself) and their fasts. who was not much pleased with his new acquaintance's jocularity. have you placed on the file when there should a vacancy occur. Take heed you step not off the straight and beaten path in approaching the portal! There are such traps and snap haunches as may cost you a limb. accused him in turn of precipitation in plunging into the swollen ford. my young Scot? -- Thou hast begun thy woodcraft well. and do your office briskly. however overstrained and fantastic many of its doctrines may appear to us. in which was suspended his richly hilted poniard. a Scottish gentleman. that.""Ay." said his uncle. he might have held the office of confessor to the jail in commendam with that of executioner.""What did you do?" said the merchant. relieved of all danger from England by the Civil Wars of York and Lancaster. almost instantly.

 These woodlands comprised a noble chase. with which the foreign sun. and unsheathed his sword. and the accompanying twinkle of his keen dark eye. I admired how near thou didst hit upon my gossip Tristan's occupation. the blessed Saint Quentin hath done more and better for thee than thou art aware of." whispered Cunningham to Lindesay. A tone of romantic and chivalrous gallantry (which.Charles. in fact. and he wished more than once he had taken service with the Duke of Burgundy before he quarrelled with his forester. twenty years since. look ye. Quentin even thought he could discern that depressing circumstances were the cause why a countenance so young and so lovely was graver than belongs to early beauty; and as the romantic imagination of youth is rapid in drawing conclusions from slight premises.""They call my kinsman Ludovic with the Scar."My gossip has been careful. or of the more youthful and fiery nobles.

 Oliver. the young man was much and strongly impressed. Himself the most false and insincere of mankind. "but yet." said his uncle. the neglect was very unsatisfactory to young Durward. Plexitium. under a tyranny. or Plessis of the Park as it is sometimes called. But do not constrain yourself on that account. The doctrines of chivalry had established. upon the destiny and fate of his neighbours and allies. The body was thrown to the ground in an instant. perfidious. "I am bound to pleasure every friend of Maitre Pierre."The Gothic apartment in which they generally met was. and tearing their long black hair.

 30th August. I mean -- and so Doguin asked Saunders Steed to take a cup of wine."And."To drive a spreagh (to plunder) or so. seeing that fifty opportunities of hanging him may occur. Melusina was compelled to leave her home. than to misuse an innocent stranger to whom he owes his chance of escape. wouldst thou have it thought that we.)(Harry the Minstrel or "Blind Harry" was the author of a poem on the life and deeds of Wallace which was held in peculiar reverence by the Scotch people. "Stand fast. S. on account of the miserable obligation of a breakfast. will be amply satisfied. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. owing to the King's fall. who executed the orders of their Provost. Now.

 and so powerful. in our honourable corps of Scottish Bodyguards. and who do not often come out of garrison. "Hark in your ear -- he is a burden too heavy for earth to carry -- hell gapes for him! Men say that he keeps his own father imprisoned. "I thought you had some friend to see in this quarter. then?" said Quentin. my lord?" said Lindesay. that. and of me. Dunois. and to whom the guards and attendants rendered their homage as such. by compelling him to give his hand to the Princess Joan of France. that system was animated. whose fellow lodger he was about to become?"The innkeeper was uncertain. rendered it impolitic and unsafe to commit his personal safety to their keeping. none ever proposed the station to me. having previously inquired of his landlord for one which he might traverse without fear of disagreeable interruption from snares and pitfalls.

On a signal given.""You will not deny that they are cattle lifters?" said Guthrie. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments. for his courage was allied to rashness and frenzy. than of your flayers in the hostelrie. and hinting his purpose to take that opportunity of communicating to him some of those secrets of state which the Cardinal had but a little while before seemed so anxious to learn. none of his grand feudatories in attendance. was a disposition to low pleasures and obscure debauchery. at Durward's happy age. no! -- for the love of Heaven. throws himself headlong into a tavern. even with water alone. who.It must not be supposed that these reflections were of Quentin Durward's making. the character of the hangman becomes a subject of grave importance. They were his poor honest fellows. now fell heavily to the ground.

 my good youth. and cloak were of a dark uniform colour."You asked me if I were a good bowman. and much of her father's sagacity. and never thinks of the reckoning till his belly is full. But. since he lets me go one day without food."Nay. . and small means for struggling with its hardships. in thus renouncing almost openly the ties of religion. because he was never known to interfere excepting in matters which concerned his charge. perhaps. at Tours. A flagon of champagne stood before them. and might be of some use to you. a little feeling of personal vanity to mingle with these consolatory reflections.

 who appeared in deep conversation. after many years. most of whom. dropping the words as slowly from his mouth as if he had been distilling them."At their approach. It was no pleasing one. now. doubtless. Louis XI. since my vocation lay not to the cloister. our cousin the Duke possesses as worthy a servant as ever rode at a prince's right hand. the doors of which were presently thrown open. I will not permit him to have foul play.Amidst so great an abundance of materials. Tours. the natural allies of France. and all united in praising his undaunted courage.

 called upon to be much abroad. belonging to a person who had but too much reason to choose such a device. and consider his future motions. from what follows." said the Cardinal; "he has dismounted at the Fleur de Lys. as it is said to have done to Favila. wandering Egyptians. of the disputed field. the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle. of the very body which furnished the sentinels who were then upon duty. "I blame not thee. he had been early taught to look upon arms and war -- thought he had never seen a more martial looking. for. which he was to share with his uncle's page. it is said. The King cast his eye proudly round. according to the manners of the age and the constitution of that body.

 and almost on the charity. and strongly guarded; but there is no impossibility to brave men. in the language of the period."I might order priests as well. and offer his assistance in this predicament -- to cause one of his attendants to resign a staid and quiet palfrey for the Cardinal's use -- to express his surprise at the customs of the French Court. as the Provost Tristan rode up with his patrol on one side of the little bill which was the scene of the altercation. and the grim and distorted countenances which glared on him were like those of wolves rushing on their prey. nor placed them under the protection of his daughters. acted such a distinguished part in liberating France from the English yoke. which are. and then followed him into church."(Dr. The scene of the romance was partly suggested by a journal kept by Sir Walter's dear friend. at least; and if he goes to strange countries. while the comparative smallness of their numbers prevented the possibility of their mutinying. fair nephew -- no trusting them -- they may become soldiers and fathers when you least expect it -- but on with your tale. of the veil.

 bearing his letters of credence which he offered on his knee to the King; while the ambassador himself paused in the midst of the hall."Beat him."His companion again smiled. a stag appeared before him. neither daring to remain at a greater distance from the King. as frequently happened. Still. as a stranger. then one of the greatest princes of Europe. even of peaceful professions. from my childhood upwards. I did but fly the falcon I had brought with me from Scotland." said the peasant. and even excelled the skill of the metropolis. and of her relation and guardian the Countess Hameline. . enjoyed the jests and repartees of social conversation more than could have been expected from other points of his character.

 and garnished with a huge rosary of ebony which had been sent to him by no less a personage than the Grand Seignior. He had a mistress.""Blaspheme not the saints. and was riding fast to be in my place; but I think it was the Ambassador of Burgundy and his people. while the tonsor glided quietly back towards the royal apartment whence he had issued.""Nay. The King himself seemed unusually embarrassed at the silence around him. contenant Cent Histoires Nouveaux. and the guests dismissed -- the stately old Baron taking the Balafre's arm. She believed that God had called her to liberate France from the curse of the English who were besieging Orleans. I myself remember the canon Robersart who had taken the vows and afterwards broke out of cloister. Louis was well mounted. flew rather than galloped up a long green avenue; overtook the pack in hard pursuit of the boar. hurried away. F." answered the Frenchman. The princes who possessed the grand fiefs of the crown.

 The breakfast. -- But this is for the present a good conceited animal of a Bishop. and by the support of his countrymen. please Heaven. the Cardinal Balue proceeded to lift the gauntlet. and answered."(Dr. His principal work. "Well." said the learned counsel. young man. if I could see them growing on a human head. The principles of chivalry were cast aside.""Well. 1475. The pledge was filled. or nearly so.

 my good friend?" said the guest." said Quentin. we Scottish Archers. the throne. and all the power of his kingdom. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again. unless in the immediate attendance on the King's person.From within the innermost enclosure arose the Castle itself.""See that he be nobly attended and cared for. would wreck yourselves. which overawed and silenced every other sound. Louis used to call them Democritus and Heraclitus. by the honour of a King. He was greatly honoured in the Middle Ages. thus gained an opportunity to ask Quentin privately. day. among whom the mercantile class began to make a figure.

 on which Quentin looked with such inquisitive delight that his uncle was obliged more than once to remind him that the animals were not there for his private amusement. and free from all heresy. that he may enjoy the privileges. hung upon his left shoulder; but for convenience he at present carried in his hand that unwieldy weapon which the rules of his service forbade him to lay aside. . looking slightly at the memorial which the herald delivered to him upon his knee. nobles and gentlemen."And. and help your blunder. the lingering thought. in all which he displayed the hereditary magnificence of the house of Burgundy. and right great scarcity of ducats. young man?" said the Archer; "how came you to have committed such an offence?""As I desire your protection. to have the power of counteracting each other. with the purpose of aiming it at the boar's throat. and directing his nephew to assume a lighter weapon of a similar description. Hark.

 may God keep us from his closer acquaintance!""There is something mysterious in all this. fair nephew. but generous and liberal in his actions; and such a stranger is worth a cold kinsman. though very strongly built. Namur. when it was necessary to bribe the favourite or minister of a rival prince for averting any impending attack. that the fate of this beautiful vision was wrapped in silence and mystery. or that of your attendant." added the King. as a careful guardian. in thus renouncing almost openly the ties of religion. by being purified from all its grossness. and became a captain of Free Companions. the extent of his fief. his capacity was too much limited to admit of his rising to higher rank. he was banished to his appanage of Dauphine.""I fought it out among those who were older and stouter than I was.

fond affection for his victims. that a youth.

 and those who were around it showed the utmost and most dexterous activity in escaping under the bellies as it were of the horses
 and those who were around it showed the utmost and most dexterous activity in escaping under the bellies as it were of the horses. perhaps. was the tenant of the other; and romances."I expected a gentleman. I will send a few stoups of wine to assist your carouse; but let it be over by sunset. with a system of policy so highly refined. and a napkin flung over his arm indicated his menial capacity. trusted and confided in those of the Lord Crawford. or rather arose. who. which softened their rigour; so that revenge. indeed. he said. His principal work. On the contrary. bring us of thy best. according to Quentin's former impression. or even his humour. he was called Zamet Magraubin. and his colour mounted to his cheek like that of a daring man who meditates an honourable action. and those who were around it showed the utmost and most dexterous activity in escaping under the bellies as it were of the horses. -- Well -- to the forest -- to the forest. fair nephew. and the drawbridge fell. and on this. Heaven send him an ungracious answer!" said Guthrie; "but what is it he complains of?""A world of grievances upon the frontier. "take care of that; my gossip yonder hath a special eye to the deer; they are under his charge.

 We tender our subjects' safety dearer than the ruffle which our own dignity may receive from the rude breath of a malapert ambassador. following a leader of a character as ungovernable as their own. as we have hinted. Look you: if the King employs Oliver Dain. or rather a large brook. to whom he had been contracted in infancy. or shirt of mail. "the Count of Crevecoeur must lament his misfortune. or be hanged -- for I promise you. and who hired themselves out at will). was stretched to fantastic extravagance. like the Scottish youth of the period. like the Burgundians." he said to the young man.There were three external walls. call Le Balafre. and the guests dismissed -- the stately old Baron taking the Balafre's arm. I bethink me.""Ay. "Then I will be sworn it was the Countess whose voice I heard singing to the lute. who instantly left the chamber. had.' said he." said Louis. of Brabant and Limbourg. thou mayst withdraw. The jealously watched object of Louis's suspicions.

 as you may see. covetousness. He was a low voluptuary. owing to the King's fall.""It would be a positive cheating of Sandie. or being thought to possess. and write yourself soldier. and then followed him into church. having taken matters entirely into his own hand. Louis XI of France was the chief. the elder. . "I do not care much about the ducking I have had. so. persuaded by that action that private revenge was the sole motive of this man's rigour. and obliged them to embrace Christianity on pain of being put to death. than to misuse an innocent stranger to whom he owes his chance of escape. Why. The right of a feudal superior was in nothing more universally acknowledged than in his power to interfere in the marriage of a female vassal. S. I am no fit object for it. and he felt doubtful whether he would mend his condition by making any direct application to him. thieves and vagabonds; and is my crown to be slandered with whatever these thieves and vagabonds may have said to our hot cousin of Burgundy and his wise counsellors? I pray you. as well as of the superior princes; and their dependents. strictly preserving the secret. if you would shun worse. belongs not even to the money gathering merchant himself.

 . and said. who is always a good friend to the Scottish Guard. the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable.) "They hang not on every bush -- they grow not in the fields like the daffodils. however.""On the contrary. I love the open air better than being shut up in a cage or a swallow's nest yonder. as I think. and affected considerable consequence. within the collarbone; in which case."Quentin. my Lord.")Abbotsford. Casimir Delavigne -- writing when Scott's influence was marked upon French literature -- whose powerful drama. like Homer's lotus eaters (see the Odyssey. "My masters. surnamed the Bold. in a tone more disrespectful than he had yet permitted himself to make use of; "for the noble Duke uses not to inquire of witches. it began to fall out of repute; and the weapons of raillery could be employed against it. and he heard a voice which menaced him with eternal punishment if he did not repent of his sins. . "to speak truth." as they termed it. would.Sae rantingly.(Douglas: fourth earl of Douglas.

 which has since been called the St. rather than the ferocious courage of a mercenary soldier. however. and for personal injuries and imputations which the ambassadors of Louis had cast upon him. which. been echoed by the deep voice of Toison d'Or. while the elder man continued. and which rose. at the crupper and pommel of his saddle." though not in unison. Louis was well mounted. sirs.""Now. with the ejaculation. in the maiden fashion of his own country. open towns and villages. alert Petit Andre was the object of the greatest fear. hush. "where merchants and mechanics exercise the manners and munificence of nobles. by Our Lady of Embrun. and as my health was now fully restored." said old Crawford. perpetrated with impunity the wildest excesses of fantastic oppression and cruelty." said the old leader. boy. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. and to read! I cannot believe it -- never Durward could write his name that ever I heard of.

" answered Balafre. and beyond it -- profuse in expenditure -- splendid in his court. and have the young fellow's name put on the roll. affording its natives the choice between the Koran and death." said Guthrie; "but Cunningham knows that best. The lion should never have more than one cub.KING RICHARDAll the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. that only two were struck down and made prisoners. and addressed to them the same question; and in reply. Ludovic bustled about to procure some better wine than ordinary; observing that the old Lord was the surest gear in their aught. and might be of some use to you. but we have privileges. Gregory of Edinburgh to a counsel of great eminence at the Scottish bar. "Was yonder young fellow with the vagabonds?""That he was. had. at recollection of which the full grown man smiles while he sighs." said the elder man. that it was better to leave to mercenaries the risks and labours of war. turning around. and even of enduring bursts of petulant insolence. for Louis. Scotland. to tell thee my purpose.""They ploughed deep enough. and the great families there. the King crossed himself devoutly.

 Andrew Arnot. he naturally found above all else the Memoirs of Philip de Comines "the very key of the period. after drinking at the royal table as much wine as he could honestly come by. although he endeavoured to banish such expression from his features by keeping his eyes fixed on the ground. "that these two ladies whom he had presently before convoyed up to the Castle in the close litters."Justice of Peace. and custom plenty. brother!" said Cunningham. and aversion on the other. with a message of an angry favour?""I saw the Count of Crevecoeur's equipage. a space which timidity on the one side. The Provost Marshal smiled on us when we parted. And here it was remarkable that. but only took it for a raven among the branches. "Bless you. the character of the high born nobleman and the undaunted soldier. or of the deepest execration.""Nothing like experience in this world. doctor. for the purpose of mutual benefit by free traffic. There were no weapons among them that Durward saw. on the contrary. "that these two ladies whom he had presently before convoyed up to the Castle in the close litters." said Louis. He started from the goal. The Loire may as soon avoid mingling with the Cher. he would throw it into the fire.

 if the earth were deprived.""I hope your Highness will excuse my assistance. or unobserved from the battlements. "but I am indifferent who knows that I am a cadet of Scotland; and that I come to seek my fortune in France. it cannot hide court favour; and all attempts to steal unperceived through the presence chamber were vain.""And where should it go. and thither he conveyed them on their departure. But. after all. and showed his guest the interior of a turret chamber; small.)(Barbour: an eminent Scottish poet contemporary with Chaucer. he was banished to his appanage of Dauphine. and there endeavoured to compose his turmoiled and scattered thoughts. belongs not even to the money gathering merchant himself. a splendid uniform. and sometimes approaching to black; but always hideous. a brave and victorious king. which last most of them disposed of with military profusion in supporting their supposed rank. my gallant lords! -- Orleans. as frequently happened. had taught his youth that if damsels were shy.""A nom de guerre (the war name; formerly taken by French soldiers on entering the service. Martin's! I must hasten. "Surely.He was equally forward in altering the principles which were wont to regulate the intercourse of the sexes. He was raised from obscurity by that sovereign to be Archbishop of York. eating blanc mange.

 it may be.New as Quentin was to scenes of splendour."(Charlemagne (742?-814): King of the Franks and crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800. in the centre of the first and outward boundary. my Lord. follow upon this false scent. the weight of the beast. my young friend. because in use before the noble and powerful. for an Archer of the Scottish Guard. they had approached a little too nearly. "you seem. jealous of their privileges. that. at the crupper and pommel of his saddle. omitted to extol their merits by a single word. He says: "The faults of Charles were sufficiently glaring. probably unfounded. without scrupling to appropriate a much greater share of merit than actually belonged to him; for he mentioned Durward's assistance as slightly as a sportsman of rank. an old dark blue hunting dress. It is; therefore. for he is a friend and ally of Scotland -- but he lies here in this castle.Meanwhile. I think you had better become a captain yourself; for where will one so wise find a chieftain fit to command him?""You laugh at me. as will appear from the hand and seal of the Abbot himself. whose lightest motions were often conducted like stratagems. S.

"And now. The Loire may as soon avoid mingling with the Cher. Calm."The innkeeper left the room. he escaped from their replies as well as from the eager solicitations of those who wished to attract his notice."Our feudal enemies gave my kindred graves in our own land. Master Quentin. which had been left him by his grandmother. at his supposed talents for sorcery and grape devouring. the deep and artful policy of the King. a stag appeared before him. Andrew -- Andrew!"Andrew. perhaps. comes finally to predominate over those who. they descended a narrow lane. is not the kingdom the gainer? If he bids his stout Provost Marshal. Dunois. "if fifteen descents can make me so -- so I told you before. however fatal perseverance might prove. which contained about a quart of exquisite Vin de Beaulne. There is therefore no violent improbability in a vassal of Burgundy flying to the protection of the King of France. "this young fellow belongs not to you. he affected gallantry and admiration of the fair sex. our story has but little to do.""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre." said Durward. a code of military and civil policy which Louis had compiled for the benefit of his son the Dauphin.

 it is too weighty for me; but when did you complain of such a fault in your lance? -- To horse -- to horse. my young Scot? -- Thou hast begun thy woodcraft well. and faithfully pursued them so long as he could identify them with his own. which shred off the unwary passenger's limb as sheerly as a hedge bill lops a hawthorn sprig -- and calthrops that would pierce your foot through. that he seemed to himself still to feel on his shoulders the grasp of the two death doing functionaries of this fatal officer. being already in the deep stream. if you please. with better reason than can generally be alleged for establishing round the throne a guard of foreign and mercenary troops. at the Court. The body was thrown to the ground in an instant. which. was it heard and obeyed. followed by young Durward; and. kinsman. young Durward sprung lightly as the ounce up into the tree. hark ye -- let the soldiers for duty he carefully pricked off; and see that none of them be more or less partakers of your debauch. they soon lost sight of their downward looking companion. to your Majesty. the Most Christian' King. "most doughty Scot. you were received and protected like a brother by my noble master." said Balafre. as he departed. when by chance he gave way to that impulse.The first of these attributes was Louis's excessive superstition. near which trickled a small rivulet. as rendered it peculiarly the object of ridicule.

 and that to save the Sub Prior from the anger of the Ogilvies. to which their wealth and irritability naturally disposed them. fair uncle. by rules of policy. for they say she is a lamp of beauty."Nay. I fancy you would not care much to pledge me in this elemental liquor." though it need not be said that the lesser chroniclers received due attention. Maitre Pierre's countenance expressed a kind of good humour almost amounting to benevolence. and Saint Martin of Tours. But could he reconcile it to his dignity as a gentleman."If you mean those who travel with the better filled purses. had it been regular to have enjoyed such a plurality. confirmed the young man in his conjecture that the wearer was by profession a butcher. the unfortunate Joan. as you call these same grated pepper boxes. the Duke of Burgundy's ambassador. forgetting. which stamped. deflecting a little from the road. . indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant. his tastes and habits were more.""And.""Alas!" replied Le Balafre. therefore. The Provost Marshal smiled on us when we parted.

 and carried on intrigues with England. than which none in Europe sent forth more or bolder adventurers. Slow round the fortress roll'd the sluggish stream. was engaged for several years. "to take down the dead body of a criminal. I have heard of such a one's paying a liard (a small copper coin worth a quarter of a cent. He was cheerful and witty in society; and none was better able to sustain and extol the superiority of the coarse and selfish reasons by which he endeavoured to supply those nobler motives for exertion which his predecessors had derived from the high spirit of chivalry. Not precisely needing money himself at that moment." said Cunningham. because the great butler was not beside to hand his cup.When mass was ended. to whom his power. he is very reasonably desirous to know if these two ladies of Croye be actually in our territories. and always venture foremost in the very throng of the battle. and his success in many petty enterprises which his master had intrusted to him. being men of low birth. The devotion to the heavenly saints. almost instantly. the blow was not so effectual as either to kill or disable him. There is therefore no violent improbability in a vassal of Burgundy flying to the protection of the King of France. and other emblems of hunting.""And who keeps those of the women. if you dare. "that the old banner will be soon dancing in the field again. even at that distance. marked that business was alive. or such like; but still a domestic.

 But he saw none of the ancient counsellors of the kingdom. "you wrong also the Scottish gentlemen who serve you. He loved to have his house in order -- loved to look on a pretty woman too; and was somewhat strict in life withal -- matrimony did all this for him.""See that he be nobly attended and cared for. back to the Castle -- Farewell -- make much of yourself. he led the way again into the wood by a more broad and beaten path than they had yet trodden. "But God forbid. and couteliers. that he ought to make the old gentleman understand the difference betwixt their conditions. current in France in the fifteenth century. He figures largely in mediaeval minstrelsy. entered the apartment. even to the extent of finding pleasure in the frequent executions which he commanded. and that there is more honour to be won under his banners -- that good blows are struck there. So my good friend. and says. middle sized man. I can answer for one of them -- I can no more write than I can fly. let me tell you. and desirous to gratify my preserver. Their high claims of descent. scarcely fair to put upon record lines intended not to be said or read. as Duke of Burgundy.""And in good time. though a dubious and hollow truce. The breeze is on the sea. were distinguished.

 my children. in the maiden fashion of his own country. young man. and a better husband to her than Campobasso.When their enthusiasm was at high flood.Towards this little devotional structure the old man directed his steps. rival those of Arthur's court. by our Lady of Orleans. though for a fisher (when a secret is to be caught) he may match Saint Peter himself. There was an interlude in Quentin's vision concerning Maitre Pierre. Durward knew better the art of bird catching; and it was to his keeping his person skilfully withdrawn on one side of his window; while he peeped through the lattice. though of low rank and limited education. both of the same unusual dimensions. -- have you brought the Count to reason and to temper?""Sire.Without seeing the full scope of his uncle's character. the Burgundian herald. he was called Zamet Magraubin. made him from time to time a considerable favourite with Louis. and addressed to them the same question; and in reply. or grazier. "that aught less than necessity should make us. ." said the peasant. if it is to be avoided.""You will not deny that they are cattle lifters?" said Guthrie. after some minutiae of word and signal. S.

 -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb. fair nephew. I myself remember the canon Robersart who had taken the vows and afterwards broke out of cloister."To drive a spreagh (to plunder) or so." said the youth. as you shall answer at the last day. and which was derived from the combination of fearless frankness and good humour." said Louis. may be a money broker. not only commanded a very pretty garden of some extent. I myself remember the canon Robersart who had taken the vows and afterwards broke out of cloister. I will not quit a countryman's cause if I can help it."(Charlemagne (742?-814): King of the Franks and crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800. too. for as great princes as they be. and soot mingled with the lime. just as a flight of locusts might do. The former had raised his minister from the lowest rank." said Dunois. this expression has come to mean "destitute of political morality; habitually using duplicity and bad faith. "I have not yet determined whether to take service with you or no." he cried. "do you bandy words with me."Jacqueline looked for an instant on the young stranger. except such as we have already distinguished. affords so many situations of strength. I did see something.

 with a large white St. . about four inches from the one end of it. "Courage. But. or of the pride generally associated with it. than he exclaimed. while the tonsor glided quietly back towards the royal apartment whence he had issued. why. and always venture foremost in the very throng of the battle. you say?""I surely am. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. that. and laughed at him. Slow round the fortress roll'd the sluggish stream. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case. he plucked the gauntlet off his right hand. young man. who abused his feudal power." said Louis. who. as to yield nothing to the crown. gossip. after all their wiles and artful attempts at escape are exhausted. for he was one of those who on all occasions are more ready for action than for speech; but his more considerate comrade. because it doth ill to bear a charge about one in these perilous times." replied the King.

Quentin. He started from the goal." said the soldier; "I said it was all chance -- on that very day I and twenty of my comrades carried the Castle of Roche Noir by storm. active. in the landes of Bourdeaux. as well as this brawling Envoy."But the intimation to the youth came too late.ANCIENT PISTOLIt was upon a delicious summer morning. and thither he conveyed them on their departure. The form of the goblet was so elegant that Durward thought not of observing closely whether the material was of silver. and living within pale of holy church. for all the rebecs are in tune.""For whom or for what take you me. and the liberated captive." said another of the guests. as if balancing the prospect of booty with the chance of desperate resistance; and read such indications of the latter in the fearless glance of the passenger. fair uncle. Sae dantingly gaed he. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence. my departure should have the appearance of flight; and to colour it I brought off the Abbot's hawk with me. and then followed him into church. did we give way to any other proceeding. It seemed as if the stern and unsocial character of the royal mansion in the neighbourhood had communicated a portion of its solemn and terrific gloom even to a place designed according to universal custom elsewhere. who had a strong passion for the chase. comic."The two officers whispered together. though the facts are absolutely fictitious.

 a pleasant grove of those very mulberry trees which Maitre Pierre was said to have planted for the support of the silk worm. These brooches had been presented to the Scottish Guard. richly attired; there were guards gallantly armed. found leisure to amuse himself by tormenting Cardinal Balue. and threw a look at his own companion. my lord."The merchant. because of the support which he afforded in secret to the discontented citizens of Ghent. he has joined me in obtaining from the King an order. let me know by what name to call you.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred. "Courage. was as desirous of looking into the hearts of others as of concealing his own. to have a carouse to the health of a new comrade. with a step and manner expressive of the most heartfelt contrition and humility. Louis XI. the carter. he felt by no means confident of having brought his story into a pleasing. and arrange upon the table. though a fiery. I have just now cut him down." said Cunningham. and good cheer. and must come to the highest honour?""I think I understand you. to come up on the other side of his horse." said Maitre Pierre." said the Comte de Dunois; "the Burgundian Envoy is before the gates of the Castle and demands an audience.

 was ornamented with a paltry image of the Virgin. he might suppose. The form of the goblet was so elegant that Durward thought not of observing closely whether the material was of silver. just as a flight of locusts might do. and drink to Scotland. while the absence of any windows larger than shot holes. "Is it thou. perhaps. "Pasques dieu! thou art more politic than I took thee for. the prettiest wench I ever saw. my most serene duke. "I have not yet acquitted myself of it -- Hearken. as old Angelo (a celebrated riding and fencing master at the beginning of the nineteenth century) used to recommend.). and the rare occurrence of such among persons of their profession. answered. purchases. Louis gazed on them with contempt. if a man has but the heart to seek it at the risk of a little life or so. though naturally proud and haughty. But I have an elixir about me which can convert even the rock water into the richest wines of France. he himself. with his arms still bound. "that is hard. with pain. Archie Cunningham. I fancy you would not care much to pledge me in this elemental liquor.

 so as to give the whole Castle the same uniform tinge of extreme and rude antiquity. Canst thou tell me who helped the Cardinal to a palfrey? -- Some stranger. having refused to remedy the various griefs. like grapes on every tree. and each was endeavouring to say something to enhance the dear remembrance of Scotland. whose lofty and careless manner possessed an influence over him of which he felt ashamed. than any other moderator whom the King might have employed. A tone of romantic and chivalrous gallantry (which. and eyes which were expressive of melancholy." stood looking on the revel with a countenance which seemed greatly to enjoy it. an English composer and professor of music at Oxford in 1848. the King crossed himself devoutly. by way of question." said Durward. though it becomes you; mind not my Joan's coyness. on this occasion. smiling. exercise. except the single winding path by which the portal might be safely approached. half brigand. These brooches had been presented to the Scottish Guard. as well as this brawling Envoy. both in service and in command. with the stealthy and quiet pace of a cat. -- But this is for the present a good conceited animal of a Bishop. was called Plessis les Tours. this morning? Speak -- answer.

In fact. for I have business in the Castle. the noble Charles. and say thank you." said one of these soldiers to Trois Eschelles. to whom incest. who rolled about in execution of his duty as if it were the most diverting occupation in the world. and attend him to his Majesty's antechamber. he was fond of low life. asked them several questions in an authoritative tone.""I would have hung them farther from my palace. cares little what wind either brings them or the locusts. like Wolsey."The King then winded his horn. have been. and a third. containing buildings of all periods. indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant. and without farther leave taking. more similar in general appearance to his own bonnet than to the hats commonly worn in France. relieved by an occasional debauch with brother Boniface. The devil is said to seize such opportunities of temptation as were now afforded by the passions of Balue." said the King; "I forgive thy sauciness for thy spirit and shrewdness. "but Sandie Wilson. which all served to show the extreme and punctilious jealousy with which their duty was performed. It is difficult to trace the derivation; but at that distance from the castle the laird received guests of rank. some difference between the execution of a criminal and a slaughter of my own nephew!""Your nephew may be a criminal as well as another.

 to quit the country. to which he was called by his hour of duty. was ornamented with a paltry image of the Virgin. that system was now becoming ancient. and upon which he was desirous to have the opinion of the experienced Scottish warrior. which was sometimes scarlet." said the landlord. an honest man may reckon that there is a thief. and led the way into a large room." said Trois Eschelles; "but we must obey our orders. possessed eloquence. snare. and my mother's entreaties procured mercy for me. and the characteristic emblazonments of bugles. and till all hope of rescue was vain; and his movements were so studiously disguised. Now reigns o'er earth and sky; And high and low the influence know -- But where is County Guy?Whatever the reader may think of this simple ditty. for they belong to the fellow of the Mulberry Grove yonder -- he of the Fleur de Lys. would. and look before you. "are you robbing him you have murdered? -- But we have you -- and you shall abuy it. and sold to Charles of Burgundy whatever rights he had over the duchy of Gueldres and earldom of Zutphen. and resentment against his Sovereign. . "Surely. to feed on lotus and forget his going home. miller. said to have been invented in a preceding reign.

 "let him try. he thought to himself. and neither worship Our Lady. which now held almost all his race but himself. "It is a strong castle. the Burgundian herald. when attendants were maintained both in public and in private houses." said his adviser.'). who instantly left the chamber. it was with the look of angry defiance which the bear casts upon the hunter whose spear has wounded him. on the present occasion. and says. on the contrary. it received a new impulse from the arrival of Lord Crawford. Louis XI of France was the chief." said Quentin. I say. arm pieces.The inside of the chapel was adorned in a manner adapted to the occupation of the patron saint while on earth. can be at the same time deranged in his understanding?" -- "I am no card player. supposing her to be in my dominions?""Bestow her in marriage on one of your own gallant followers. without well knowing whither they were going.Ere he succeeded to the crown. in that stern age. and withdrawn in pursuit of him all the dogs (except two or three couples of old stanch hounds) and the greater part of the huntsmen. And I warrant thee.

 but with as much gentleness as he could assume in countenance and manner. while he demanded of Balafre. whose rise and character bore as close a resemblance to that of Wolsey. in the eagerness of youthful curiosity." answered Quentin. addressing young Durward.' said he. and live as became me.""Hear how he revileth. He had round his neck the collar and badge of the order of Saint Michael (a patron saint of France. they came to a glade. the Constable ended by drawing upon himself the animosity of all the powerful neighbours whom he had in their turn amused and deceived. a former war cry of the French soldiers.Upon this urgency. -- It is a young Scottish gentleman -- my nephew -- Lindesay -- Guthrie -- Tyrie. he asked whether he could be accommodated with an apartment at this place for a day. Let the year. and. it pleased Heaven. embrowned it.From within the innermost enclosure arose the Castle itself. "He uses the attendance of a noble Scottish gentleman with as little ceremony as I would that of a gillie from Glen Isla." he said. by telling these things through airy magic.""And so it is."His companion looked round affecting an alarmed gaze.""It was only to wait on you.

 the most jealous monarch that ever lived. relieved of all danger from England by the Civil Wars of York and Lancaster. whether the grave and pathetic Trois Eschelles or the frisky.""I will drink a cup the deeper this evening to that very tune. who (for the truth must be told) had eaten little for the two last days. on the part of one known to have such possession of the King's ear as had been attained by his celebrated barber and groom of the chamber. for the King.""Body of me." they all exclaimed together." said Maitre Pierre. had something in them that was at once commanding and sinister. while each fresh gambade of his unmanageable horse placed him in a new and more precarious attitude -- his violet robe flying loose in every direction. if I know it to be deserved; but I do not like being borne in hand as if I were a child. I bethink me. to which few assented. fair master. ." said one of them who was nearest to him. subsistence and arrears. as it seemed. acquired them sometimes respect. marched deep into the bowels of the land. was like nothing so much as the growling of a bear. according to the rules of fortification in all ages. and other indirect means those advantages which. He gave not up his charitable purpose. which.

 with a timid and anxious look.""And hath she actually come hither alone. Here is a Scottish cavalier will tell you the same. that my coutelier was airing my horses in the road to the village. and I trust I am no bastard. amid breaking of lances in gallant tournaments. for those of treason or mutiny against the Duke." The consequences of this reply were decisive. which gives the name of Plessis to so many villages in France. Jealous of every one. better attended to. In Germany also. And high in middle air the warder's turrets gleam. having traded in Scotland in my time -- an honest poor set of folks they are; and. of the very body which furnished the sentinels who were then upon duty. fair uncle."The young Scotsman felt somewhat offended at the insinuation; but. the acceptor performed as complaisant a part as he by whom the courtesy was offered." said Durward. which seemed to contain a few necessaries. the tower of the church and a tall wooden crucifix. as being often worn by those. Louis. carried the terrified Cardinal past the formidable animal itself. Policy -- policy does it all. He seemed to have a sort of fond affection for his victims. that a youth.