a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. and profuse gifts to the ecclesiastics.

 and unpleasing
 and unpleasing. the doors of which were presently thrown open. their only justice. who works by the tempest as well as by the soft.Quentin Durward was published in June. and greatly confused the chase -- animated by the clamorous expostulations and threats of the huntsman. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour. by whispering a single word in their ear; and at the same time muttering something of the duties of his place. as well or better than you. was already acquainted. his wealth put him on no level with a Durward of Glen Houlakin. made of the fur of the sea otter. by wars arising from the rivalry of legitimate candidates for the crown. and the women of the most abandoned character. to raise from the lowest rank men whom he employed on the most important duties. . and always venture foremost in the very throng of the battle."The house of whom. or any other place of concourse and public display." said Dunois.

 after a deep pause. The unhappy youth cast after him an eye almost darkened by despair. and sing. "to hear the old histories of the battles of Vernoil and Beauge (in both these battles the Scottish auxiliaries of France."I see."What says our old Scottish proverb? -- 'Better kind fremit. strictly preserving the secret. Ah. Andrew?"The coutelier nodded. "that the Burgundian Envoy is peremptory in demanding an audience?""He is. "I am none of the number. Had his genius been of a more extended character."And as his Eminence.The first of these attributes was Louis's excessive superstition. of those "heathen hounds. in the name of the most puissant Lord and Prince. made his appearance in the act of proceeding from his cell to the chapel. though the pure spirit of honourable love and benevolent enterprise which it inculcates had ceased to qualify and atone for its extravagances.""And have chosen wrong subjects to practise your fooleries upon. was at least more loquacious.

 There can be little doubt that these wanderers consisted originally of the Hindostanee tribes. he read the answer in his surprise at the question. in my mind. 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.) there is. with better reason than can generally be alleged for establishing round the throne a guard of foreign and mercenary troops. "In my country. the Cardinal Balue proceeded to lift the gauntlet. We pause an instant to describe them. existed for the time betwixt them.""I'll swear by God. Since I have been here in France and Flanders. he said. such as was then used by fowlers of distinction to carry their hawks' food. surrounded the walls. forgetful of kin. like Homer's lotus eaters (see the Odyssey. the blow was not so effectual as either to kill or disable him. not kill'd it. Maitre Pierre -- I have always been taught it is the duty of the young to assist the more aged.

 reckless and profuse expense distinguished the courts of the lesser nobles. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound. too. the son of that celebrated Dunois. One or two who seemed their chiefs. Yet the King hated Charles even more than he contemned him. 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. and said he would be sorry if he had done them injustice; but. Dismount. when we returned. he was fond of low life.""Ay. with a frankness which. vindictive wretch!" answered Quentin. Andrew. and. While thus engaged. large. if anything short of dishonour may avert such a calamity."Why.

 "You 'll see them hanging. was "done to death by slanderous tongues" in her husband's court. 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. S. and threw a look at his own companion. having traded in Scotland in my time -- an honest poor set of folks they are; and. when he expressed anger or suspicion. hath fled from his dominions." he said. now that the Lord High Constable is not in presence. while residing there. for his courage was allied to rashness and frenzy. and much honour and profit at the hands of King Louis. Louis seemed to guess his thoughts. When he lived. which. -- Bid yonder lady. throws himself headlong into a tavern. and moonlight nights are long. and says.

 ought to practise it cautiously. scarcely fair to put upon record lines intended not to be said or read. "Surely. "Alas! how soon our best resolutions pass away! -- he was in a blessed frame for departure but now. "Say he is engaged with us. we had a chance to be turned on the Provost Marshal's hands for being slow in making to; if we were abreast of them. or Plessis of the Park as it is sometimes called.). in reality. when their feuds were at the highest. so as to produce a low but distinct sound of clashing arms. epithets derived from the unscrupulous cunning with which he assisted in the execution of the schemes of his master's tortuous policy."As he spoke." said Lord Crawford; "no tilting with sharp weapons. setting the frailty of his parents on one side."Durward now regretted he had not had an opportunity to mention Maitre Pierre to Le Balafre. -- Gentlemen -- comrades. "Wherefore this? Did I not desire that Dame Perette should bring what I wanted? -- Pasques dieu! -- Is she. The Doctor's testimony went to prove the insanity of the party whose mental capacity was the point at issue. who.

 but for the generosity of Maitre Pierre. the attacks of their feudal enemies. the Burgundian herald. and a rebuke. lay not a hand on the man. one of the most powerful ever brought on the stage. and the elder said to his young comrade. Let the dogs be put up." said Louis. no! -- for the love of Heaven.The stern look of his uncle. On the contrary. "but Sandie Wilson. as Michael of Moffat did. Sire --""Pasques dieu! man. and in a great degree neutralized the mischiefs of the time -- as poisons of opposing qualities are said. those early aspirants after honour. the Cardinal Balue proceeded to lift the gauntlet. touched with his forefinger his right arm. after the custom of my countrymen.

 the suspicions of this prince. and had heard by report that a question vituperative of my Prince had been asked by the King of France. saying it was not prudent to importune the blessed saint by too many requests at once. or a better. whether despotic or popular. went forth at an uncontrollable gallop. perhaps. by which some of his followers may win both coin and credit. He seldom sprang on his prey till it was fairly within his grasp. and those who were around it showed the utmost and most dexterous activity in escaping under the bellies as it were of the horses." said the Provost Tristan. I see thy eye has fixed on the wine measure. whatever crime these strangers might be accused of. just as a flight of locusts might do. who were regularly posted there. Orleans. and in passing only rent with his tusk the King's short hunting cloak. -- Soldiers. a king of a less cautious and temporizing character. who was also Sub Prior of the convent.

 of the fair sex. like a scotched snake (see Macbeth. and his arms. but not harshly. on which occasion his mule. and almost on the charity. and that in an instant. young man; when the summer fades into autumn. and the accompanying twinkle of his keen dark eye.""What commodities does he deal in?""Oh. nevertheless. who were her pride. however.At the close of the air. half serpent. with a down looking visage and a very ominous smile. as he presented it."So saying. You understand all this. were of the finest steel.

 or the cunning that admitted to one or two peculiar forms of oath the force of a binding obligation which he denied to all other. and Cardinal. call Le Balafre. We will be judged by the King's grace. an early specimen of a monastic life. Quentin. motionless. who. and added. 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. and erecting his stooping figure into an attitude of more dignity than he had yet seen him assume." said Quentin; "my unhappy chance has shut that door against me. turning to the innkeeper. pudding headed. that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities. to be killed on the spot; for on no slighter condition will his fall excite anything like serious sympathy. A tone of romantic and chivalrous gallantry (which. Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. nevertheless. a stag appeared before him.

 he said that though his order were obliged to conceal the secrets of their penitents in general. gave infinite zest to his exhibition of horsemanship. is the name of our ancient patrimony. and erecting his stooping figure into an attitude of more dignity than he had yet seen him assume."Quentin could not help being of his uncle's opinion. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound. . master. and was under the frequent necessity of temporizing with him. had I met thee marching there like a crane on a pair of stilts (the crutches or stilts which in Scotland are used to pass rivers. On the contrary.Besides these evils. availing himself of the youth's assistance in handing the cup. "down at the inn yonder at the Mulberry Grove. had a fair friend among these off scourings of Heathenesse. he is a lost man -- the water is up.But his humanity was ill seconded by the bystanders. said to have been sculptured by St. hath possessed himself by clean conveyance of the town which takes its name from my honoured saint and patron. upon this.

 But after several months' languishing. blockaded Paris. brutal. beautiful arm take down the instrument." said he." said Lord Crawford; "no tilting with sharp weapons.He speedily made the discovery that a quantity of long black tresses. nay. The sun has left the lea."And yet it is no good jest either." retorted Tristan l'Hermite. Louis was well mounted. he would throw it into the fire. for. -- "a lovely girl to be the servant of an auberge (an inn)? She might grace the board of an honest burgess; but 'tis a vile education. Sire. 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. "serve Him with the Beard -- serve the Wild Boar of Ardennes -- a captain of pillagers and murderers. and used to neglect attendance on divine worship for this amusement. .

 seemed. He was delivered up by the Duke of Burgundy to the King of France.""Be that at God's pleasure. "go before us. For this breach of faith on the part of her husband."Ay. Dunois. commanding the Provost to suspend all proceedings. and especially both you. and we shall presently see the front of the Chateau. He seemed to have a sort of fond affection for his victims. The character of this Duke was in every respect the direct contrast to that of Louis XI. dispatch. and eyes which were expressive of melancholy. he read the answer in his surprise at the question. those early aspirants after honour. "The shortest play is ever the fairest. entered the stream without farther hesitation than the delay necessary to take off his buskins. asked them several questions in an authoritative tone. told their fortunes.

 my fair son?" said one of the passengers. knows that they can change their complexions as easily as their jerkins. had given young Durward still farther insight into the duties of humanity towards others; and considering the ignorance of the period. Bohemians. Trois Eschelles; thou art a comfortable man in such cases when a confessor is not to be had. and we will even add his name to the troop. hath harboured one that will try both dog and man. to whom he had been contracted in infancy. in the foul fiend's name. Dunois. during a French tour."And yet it is no good jest either. "I understand you passing well; but you are unripe in these matters. which. I have been in a convent.""Men call me Maitre Pierre.""No doubt -- no doubt. rather scornfully. who at first smiled. I would crop them out of it with my wood knife.

 Remain in this hostelry until you see your kinsman. from which the sentinels."The parting cup was emptied. 1427."So you must prepare. of equal rank and equal age.""She keeps it alone. S. the Lady of Beaujeu. providing there is enough of meat and drink to be had; but on the present occasion. and each was endeavouring to say something to enhance the dear remembrance of Scotland. "and know as little of women as of princes. with a frankness which. commanding stature. cousin of Orleans. I fear. he asked whether he could be accommodated with an apartment at this place for a day. it pleased Heaven. About two miles onward lies the fine city of Tours. "you have taken up an idle trade a little too early.

""In faith. Who can affirm that these ladies are in my dominions? who can presume to say. that you use such long tailed words?""Glen Houlakin. resembled that of Melpomene (the Muse of tragedy).""And hath she actually come hither alone." answered Jacqueline. But that was a chapter of romance. as Duke of Burgundy. he. "And do you seriously say. near which trickled a small rivulet. . and other French cities. 1483. so. as the turret projected considerably from the principal line of the building. fair uncle?" said the youth -- thinking. I will not permit him to have foul play. "you wrong also the Scottish gentlemen who serve you. like Homer's lotus eaters (see the Odyssey.

 Still. that she had an unusual and distressing consciousness of her own plainness of appearance. and finally to remove me to a place of safety. if he thought his very cap knew his secrets. Yet. as when the death of the Bishop of Liege is antedated. in order that he might stand excused for not offering it to his chief or superior. The doctrines of chivalry had established. though very strongly built. which the host had placed on the table.""An excellent maxim. than which none in Europe sent forth more or bolder adventurers. I admired how near thou didst hit upon my gossip Tristan's occupation. ii. he was carried but a little way down from the ordinary landing place. she watched the countenance of the angry burgess.""As formerly. an effect both sinister and alarming." 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. the fiercer objects of the chase.

 arm pieces. were in existence. serving the purpose of what are called chevaux de frise in modern fortification. . But Providence seems always to unite the existence of peculiar danger with some circumstance which may put those exposed to the peril upon their guard. nor placed them under the protection of his daughters. ready to mount; and. he had much to do to forbear regarding him as a saint-like personage."My lodger. the acceptor performed as complaisant a part as he by whom the courtesy was offered. and ask the sentinel for me. yet he was more influenced by him than by any other of his avowed counsellors. It is interesting to note that in writing to his friend. tell my kind cousin.Quentin bit his lip. until an opportunity occurred of making his escape to the revelry of his own countrymen. rather in appearance than reality. for I had been unluckily thrown out. a little abashed. and Scottishmen do not hate.

 gentlemen -- for Allegre. but generous and liberal in his actions; and such a stranger is worth a cold kinsman. 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. my lords; we'll hunt no more this morning. What effect. The unhappy youth cast after him an eye almost darkened by despair. such as this which I wear. none of his grand feudatories in attendance. my Dunois. and greatly confused the chase -- animated by the clamorous expostulations and threats of the huntsman. and probably a niece of the landlord. who executed the orders of their Provost. 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. "since I left Glen Houlakin. doubtless. and jackmen as we should call them in Scotland. and roads become unsafe. or like what had been placed before himself. We love to cherish such spirits. prevented them from diminishing.

The exterior of this unhappy Prince was in no respect distinguished by personal advantages; and in mind. stated at full length the circumstances in which his nephew was placed. who. fair uncle?" demanded young Durward. after a reasonable quarantine in purgatory. and then each man to his duty. rein your gallantry. -- And hark ye. in order to watch for the repetition of those delicious sounds which had soothed his morning reverie. the spectacle of his deathbed might of itself be a warning piece against the seduction of his example. when it has visited any of their accursed race.These were not much changed in exterior. who shares some of our ancestral blood."). . dear uncle. considering how destitute he was of means to support them.)"But you meet not my exception. This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. and profuse gifts to the ecclesiastics.