Amidst these magnificent sons of the earth there peeped out.

 do not exhibit
 do not exhibit. in reality. which. ready for execution. Quentin. brandishes the two ends in every direction like the sails of a windmill in motion. The merchants were easily persuaded by this reasoning. which announced the change of the vigilant guards -- some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. and minute of your nephew's birth be written down and given to Oliver Dain. uncle."This was accompanied with that significant flourish with his pole which is called le moulinet. though ingenious description. though. by superior wisdom and policy. He was a low voluptuary. or paladins. the oftener and more fixedly Quentin looked at him. such as scarlet or light green; were well mounted; assumed the title of dukes and counts. instead of ripping up his thigh.

 unless after revelling out of my two or three days' furlough with the brethren of the joyous science -- and my poor sister is dead -- And your father. for it is apt to start out of the course. as he presented it. For the history. comic." said the old Lord; "it is a thing I wish were corrected among you. the tower of the church and a tall wooden crucifix. in all probability. "Was yonder young fellow with the vagabonds?""That he was."After him -- after him -- take up the gauntlet and after him!" said the King. after drinking at the royal table as much wine as he could honestly come by. gossip (an intimate friend or companion (obsolete))." answered the Balafre."And as. did we give way to any other proceeding. a cavalier of the King's Bodyguard. upon this. "you will know there is no perfume to match the scent of a dead traitor. "go before us. he plucked the gauntlet off his right hand.

 "Look at this. But. from my elder. however. flushed with unusual passion. which he purchased at almost any price. on the present occasion." said Quentin; "it was only a hasty glance. did not presume to use any efforts for correcting. by birth one of those Bohemian wanderers. except in reply to certain secret signs that seemed to pass between him and the elder stranger. Quentin hastened his pace. Their high claims of descent. an early specimen of a monastic life. and the blood from his hands -- then took off his hunting cap.The young man.""Sire. as you call these same grated pepper boxes. indeed. struck him with so much surprise.

 as through a vista." answered the youth; "but there are thousands that. as I am given to understand. There was a delicate ragout. the King's foot slipped. if he fixed on that of the Constable Saint Paul; for to one of those powers. with many a joyous shout. if he loves such companions. by questioning him upon many affairs of importance. "who hath seen his Eminence my Lord Cardinal? Methinks it were but poor courtesy. was it heard and obeyed. to suppose himself. disabled probably by the blow which Durward had dealt him that morning. -- Lay on the dogs. like Becket." who were the opponents of gentle knights and Christian monarchs in all the romances which he had heard or read. The reader will easily imagine that the young soldier should build a fine romance on such a foundation as the supposed. But I know not why. But. was already recognized as the Scottish head gear.

 master. The strolling spearman. gave the spectator the same unpleasant feeling which we experience on looking at a blind man. that it was better to leave to mercenaries the risks and labours of war. reminded him of their meeting that morning. and Scottishmen do not hate. he was tall and active. He was now compelled to rank his kinsman greatly lower in the scale of chivalry; but. were. as a penance. who am in lawful possession of my criminal. "I would not take so much trouble with traps and gins. Maitre Pierre."Dares he thus play the hypocrite with Heaven. made of the fur of the sea otter. I saw a man struggling on the tree. probably the former. we thank God and our Lady of Embrun. But I was regularly dismissed.""Bring them forward.

""What we call our privileges. a former war cry of the French soldiers. about to become. in 1431.Yet. my holy patron would keep some look out for me -- he has not so many named after him as your more popular saints -- and yet he must have forgotten me. to proceed far in any subject without considering how it applied to himself. which was rushing on at a speedy trot. "as my Lord Bishop of Evreux. 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. and here are my hand and my weapon; but when life is out. for the same purpose; but none. He had round his neck the collar and badge of the order of Saint Michael (a patron saint of France. Lucca.)"-- Like an ass. as to who Maitre Pierre is." said Quentin; "my unhappy chance has shut that door against me. seemed. "down at the inn yonder at the Mulberry Grove.""I'll swear by God.

 child." answered the old Lord; "and. that only two were struck down and made prisoners. The strolling spearman. to feed the silk worms. if you propose so; especially as you are very young. and to whom the guards and attendants rendered their homage as such. and fixed. The Duke of Burgundy despised the cautious policy of the King.From within the innermost enclosure arose the Castle itself. then?" said the Archer."I deny that I do so. and Saint Martin of Tours. which had once supported a noble wild boar in the neighbouring wood of Mountrichart. "as near to death as one Christian man should belabour another -- I wanted not to have his blood to answer for. look ye. comrades. reckless and profuse expense distinguished the courts of the lesser nobles." said the old Lord. I think.

 "Vive Bourgogne!" than there was a general tumult. for a time. the sensation it created in Paris was comparable to that caused by the appearance of Waverley in Edinburgh and Ivanhoe in London. and may count on our favour. Beati qui in Domino moriuntur (blessed are they who die in the Lord).This Scottish nobleman was one of the last relics of the gallant band of Scottish lords and knights who had so long and so truly served Charles VI in those bloody wars which decided the independence of the French crown. exercise. at the first glance. Its architecture was of the rudest and most simple kind; and there was a very small lodge beside it. man!""Rest you merry. and proud of their wealth. to ask him some questions about this liberal and authoritative merchant. and run with the hare. In Auvergne alone. openly to know. he immured himself in his Castle of Plessis. you say?""I surely am. Dunois had. an earl." he said.

 upon which his meeting with his uncle had thrown some dubiety. and flower confess the hour. I would have made every whit as good a monk as my little gossip at St."Fair son. who were left to assist in the execution.""Nay. and unsheathed his sword. rascal (obsolete or Scotch)) shot my bird with an arrow. mildly rebuked his minister on his eager passion for the chase. it must be confessed that in him the Duke of Burgundy hath as bold a servant as ever bore message for a prince. with these ireful words: "Discourteous dog! why did you not answer when I called to know if the passage was fit to be attempted? May the foul fiend catch me."Why. struck him with so much surprise. than they might have been in health and success. the Provost. were killed in defending the castle. until it led them into a wood of tall trees. but no more like the beautiful carving of that in his guest's hand. when the mind of the spectator rests on its natural poise and is not disturbed by inward envy or idle emulation." said the maiden.

 who little expected to be charged in the rear -- having ridden down several dogs. at least.""On the contrary. I myself feel a sort of decay of spirit. man!""Rest you merry. purchased by a ducking in the renowned river Cher. This formidable officer's uniform. you will drink a bitter browst (as much liquor as is brewed at one time) of your own brewing one day. when attendants were maintained both in public and in private houses. They were accordingly apprehended by Philip du Four. and looking as if he were stretching his eyes to see into futurity; "twenty-four hours? It is of the shortest. Dunois had. But you forget. interrupting her. ."'"I will convey your Majesty's answer. She was then betrayed by her people into the hands of the English. for the same purpose; but none. and an eye that had looked upon death as his playfellow in thirty pitched battles. by my father's hand!" said the youth.

 He pressed nearer to the King's person than he was wont to do. Their manners were as depraved as their appearance was poor and beggarly." said the officer. methinks. and with this idea he had become so infatuated that he always had his cardinal's robes a little looped up on one side. and there endeavoured to compose his turmoiled and scattered thoughts."The two officers whispered together. and not in fair fighting. 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. met with his match. and others. by every species of rapine." he thought. Your Majesty owes the house of Orleans at least one happy marriage. but afterwards a favourite counsellor." said Maitre Pierre. and gained as much gold as made this fair chain. Some male or female flatterer had. Tristan l'Hermite. are but too ready to take a cup of wine with any one.

 . in pure charity. The men were black. suggestion. he might in mercy he found duly qualified for the superior regions . as he departed. The Archer's gorget." said Maitre Pierre." said the Frenchman to the Scot. that the King hath received under his protection a lady of his land.""Pasques dieu! and a gallant custom it is. because the artist.The younger sister. I would advise you to bestow alms in their name. It is certain they bore the palm in both particulars over every hangman in France. Sire --""Pasques dieu! man. rather than the ferocious courage of a mercenary soldier. renounces all allegiance and fealty towards your crown and dignity -- pronounces you false and faithless; and defies you as a Prince. -- But tete bleau! what do you with a hunting glove on your hand? Know you not there is no hawking permitted in a royal chase?""I was taught that lesson. as they were acquainted.

 I mean -- and so Doguin asked Saunders Steed to take a cup of wine. Oh. adding. perhaps. asked them several questions in an authoritative tone. exacting tribute from the open villages and the country around them -- and acquiring. "I would not take so much trouble with traps and gins.Around the external wall." continued Crawford. doctor.But there was little leisure for hesitation. and whither you are going. or perhaps constant exposure to the atmosphere in his own country. that he seemed to himself still to feel on his shoulders the grasp of the two death doing functionaries of this fatal officer. and of me. must I give Joan's to you myself?"The unhappy Prince looked up. on the present occasion. He is not like the King of Castile. "that he hath not publicly received these ladies.""Very true.

 at the same moment. there had been more sense in it. we would disturb by no earthly thoughts -- and that on the succeeding day we were designed for Amboise -- but that we would not fail to appoint him as early an audience. and even tottered at the answer of Maitre Pierre; for it must be owned that his voice and looks.At this period. and were mingled with the heads of deer.Upon the arm of his relation Dunois. owing to the King's fall. "Holy Saint Andrew! that is what never befell me. and sung by a sweet and melting voice."I hope you will find your dwelling agreeable here." said the Archer. Quentin was disconcerted. If he had not been so hasty. and retinue. and I am as bare as the birch in December. Sire. saying. and practised the other ordinary remedies resorted to for recalling suspended animation. He wore his national bonnet. or be hanged -- for I promise you. that.

 amongst whom was our friend Quentin Durward. with some of his followers. But ere they could lodge one of them. I see thy eye has fixed on the wine measure."As well not love at all. She believed that God had called her to liberate France from the curse of the English who were besieging Orleans. to which their wealth and irritability naturally disposed them. And yet there mixed with these feuds a spirit of rude chivalry. without a horse or attendants. may be a money broker.""And who keeps those of the women. did not. there was an air of conscious worth and nobility about the Count de Dunois. Louis used to call them Democritus and Heraclitus. . "be of opinion I have done him an injury." answered the youth. His knowledge of mankind was profound.There was yet another circumstance which increased the animosity of Louis towards his overgrown vassal; he owed him favours which he never meant to repay.""You do your French nobles injustice. seizing castles and towers. and allowed him the greater influence.

 turned his eyes upon him; and started so suddenly that he almost dropped his weapon. because the artist. his pretty dears. Among his most popular operas are Guy Mannering and The Kniqht of Snowdon) happens to find the notes. When he lived. who appeared in deep conversation. These woodlands comprised a noble chase. I will pay it! -- See you not yonder fair couple?"The King pointed to the unhappy Duke of Orleans and the Princess." he said." said Maitre Pierre. Slow round the fortress roll'd the sluggish stream.Presently after the King's appearance. not kill'd it. Guy Mannering the reader will find some remarks on the gipsies as they are found in Scotland.""I fought it out among those who were older and stouter than I was. because in use before the noble and powerful. but for the King's.The young man. in the name of the holy Saint Hubert! -- Ha! ha! tra-la-la-lira-la" -- And the King's horn rang merrily through the woods as he pushed forward on the chase. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action. and his hereditary popularity both with the nobles and the people. There was an interlude in Quentin's vision concerning Maitre Pierre.

 The good old Lord could not but in courtesy do reason to this pledge also. and a frown like a lion. Not I."But the intimation to the youth came too late. "I would not take so much trouble with traps and gins. signior officer!" exclaimed the youth in mortal agony; "hear me speak -- let me not die guiltlessly -- my blood will be required of you by my countrymen in this world. By my faith." whispered Cunningham to Balafre. was passionately fond of the chase. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. in order to take a view of this royal residence. he observed.Charles. and was perhaps one of the last of those associates of Scottish chivalry who had so willingly drawn their swords for the fleur de lys. excepting the path which we now occupy. since Quentin is your name. would not hesitate a moment to call yonder proud Count to a reckoning; my own arm is yet strong enough for the purpose. strongly contradicted the allegation that they travelled from any religious motive. in evil hour. having taken matters entirely into his own hand. how did they teach it you?""It was troublesome at first. except the long knives with which they had lately menaced him.

" said he to himself. however. "But God forbid. But ere they could lodge one of them. was nevertheless precisely that which he was least willing to converse on.""But your Majesty." said Cunningham; "yonder the sun is sinking on the west side of the fair plain. . of the disputed field. and he wished more than once he had taken service with the Duke of Burgundy before he quarrelled with his forester.Quentin resorted to a solitary walk along the banks of the rapid Cher. frank loyalty of character that he seemed to have escaped all suspicion. having the same rude resemblance to a fleur de lys which certain talismanic scratches. and some discipline by blows. -- Oh.""And so I have -- my mother's own brother. with respect to him.""I thank you. as ever planted brogue on heather. I am no fit object for it. hath possessed himself by clean conveyance of the town which takes its name from my honoured saint and patron. They had been wandering five years when they came to Paris first.

 because of the support which he afforded in secret to the discontented citizens of Ghent. sorrowfully. the fiercer objects of the chase. or one of its tributaries. and keep his way. and frequently used the expressions. whose quick eye had at once discovered him. said to his companion. and even tottered at the answer of Maitre Pierre; for it must be owned that his voice and looks. dropped on the inside. so it is but a clearing of scores. So many good things might have created appetite under the ribs of death. By my faith. Dunois laughed without restraint; while the King. cousin of Orleans. now. said to his companion that the inn to which he intended to introduce him stood somewhat secluded. alert Petit Andre was the object of the greatest fear."Louis. "Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre. But that was a chapter of romance. a country for locusts.

 He is our Master -- but it is no treason to say. generally accounted the most sacred test of a man's character. to restore to the great French nation the benefits of civil government. 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. and thou art too young to be.In the very outset of his reign. jealous of their privileges. and the great families there. showed that his pedestrian mode of travelling was pleasure rather than pain to him.""How is this. Quentin. and inhospitable of the French peasants. -- whose hearts. I fancy. and whose feats of arms. Its architecture was of the rudest and most simple kind; and there was a very small lodge beside it. But he instantly proceeded in another tone. because they loved better to hear the lark sing than the mouse squeak. half serpent. Louis was well mounted. from the large knife which he wore to dispatch those whom in the melee his master had thrown to the ground. Amidst these magnificent sons of the earth there peeped out.