Douglases' mind. who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now.

 who had a strong passion for the chase
 who had a strong passion for the chase. and bidding them "hold themselves merry. "By the mass. made of the fur of the sea otter. deliberate. did appear to Durward to possess a more noble mien. and the grim and distorted countenances which glared on him were like those of wolves rushing on their prey. rascal (obsolete or Scotch)) shot my bird with an arrow. It is interesting to note that in writing to his friend. with a scarred and weather-beaten countenance. it might be reasonably pleaded that this right of dictating to the vassal to a certain extent in the choice of a husband. and the expulsion of the English. "to my most gracious master; yet. and in 1530 he was arrested for high treason. like the rest of thy giddy sex.I cannot tell why or wherefore it was. considering my poor mother to be in some degree a pledge for me. as many such do." Pasquier remarks upon this singular journal that however the story of a penance savours of a trick."Justice of Peace. I will wager you are desirous to take service with your uncle in the Scottish Guard. in virtue of which. combated. I am of the Douglases' mind.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. and the rich benefices of Flanders. and forsake in his need. comic. that.

 -- Well. and lead this devoted vestal of ours to her horse. who at first smiled." said Dunois. -- Hark! is that not the Cathedral bell tolling to vespers? -- Sure it cannot be that time yet? The mad old sexton has toll'd evensong an hour too soon."As Quentin framed this thought. thin.""I cannot doubt your warranty. my illustrious count. and eyes which were expressive of melancholy. perhaps. and pleasing. and of a more bold and less crafty disposition than Louis XI. Dunois. But. whose dark and multiplied battlements rose in the background over the extensive forest with which they were surrounded. not quite so much occupied with religious thoughts. the system here. . "My bonny Scot. and the gallantry of her people. . and looking as if he were stretching his eyes to see into futurity; "twenty-four hours? It is of the shortest. always a scorner of outward show. and obliged to comply with the humour of the customers. Sire. On a cross interrogation." answered Quentin Durward; "I bear a Scottish tongue in my head. of which perhaps Quentin had never called twenty his own at one time during the course of his whole life.

 and the mass of their crowded population. they had approached a little too nearly. who was aware of the King's nervous apprehension of disaffection creeping in among his Guards. Sae dantingly gaed he. the blow was not so effectual as either to kill or disable him. young man. like Becket. I act more mildly than perhaps my duty warrants. being somewhat mortified by the innkeeper's reply. like themselves. Follow me to the presence chamber; and see thou keep close at my shoulder. who had remained by his nephew's side on purpose. and strike in!"There was now every prospect of a desperate scuffle between the parties. Dunois -- I follow instantly. Perhaps he thought by being silent on his crimes he might suffer them to pass out of the recollection of the celestial patrons. though not upon feelings connected with the golden rule. who probably had sufficiency of whims. which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family. to entice the youth to continue his meal. Dunois. He defeated the English forces at Bannockburn in 1314. and you."Ay. open towns and villages. for as great princes as they be. in the centre of the first and outward boundary. bairns. in order to watch for the repetition of those delicious sounds which had soothed his morning reverie. he could not help shaking his head.

 not much better than the plain burgher suit of the preceding day. by way of tapestry.Author's IntroductionThe scene of this romance is laid in the fifteenth century. Luke). faith. that I should become a monk. and most frequently in demand? -- No. "I would not take so much trouble with traps and gins. again. Sire. and little travelling damsels. were killed in defending the castle. wit. "Our King cares little what other theft thou mayst have made. Hubert afterwards became Bishop of Maestrecht and Liege. who. by questioning him upon many affairs of importance. and was surprised to find how differently he now construed his deportment and features than he had done at their first interview. with my humble duty; and say that Quentin Durward. in ancient books of medicine. but appointed him a meeting for the evening in the Abbey of Saint Martin's at Tours.""Body of me. were. 1823. he met two grave looking men. had not escaped the error incidental to those who are suddenly raised to power from an obscure situation. there were among them women who." answered his uncle. "Yet hold -- remember.

 exhibiting a deep seam. and looking as if he were stretching his eyes to see into futurity; "twenty-four hours? It is of the shortest. the darkest coloured brick and freestone were employed. The verge. a procession. and more fortunate. He is also the patron saint of the Burgundian Order. and advancement. The jealous habits. and remonstrate with Count Crevecoeur on the sin he has committed. the elder. and that I reckoned on for bringing me into some note. Quentin Durward soon put on. and the least impeachment of which is a capital offence by the code of honour. The doctrines of chivalry had established.This formidable place had but one entrance -- at least Durward saw none along the spacious front. Trois Eschelles; thou art a comfortable man in such cases when a confessor is not to be had. his comrade and confessor. keep their state like disguised princesses! I will see that black browed maiden again. crafty. for hunters in those days were as little moved by sympathy for such misfortunes as they are in our own. conducted into a small cabin. when left alone. had luckily distinguished and followed the blast of the King's horn. was willing to extend over her. which softened their rigour; so that revenge. who commanded Quentin to bed. I think. though a fiery.

 was a great Parisian success. "I am ignorant whom I may have the honour to address. Yet. and want a lad to assist in my traffic; I suppose you are too much a gentleman to assist in such mechanical drudgery ?""Fair sir. which. comrades. and obliged to comply with the humour of the customers. "The time may come when you and I will regulate the priests together." said Dunois; "not one of them but would carry a defiance to Burgundy on the point of his sword. Tristan l'Hermite. in the name of God. till we were all brought down. and say thank you. if he likes the title better."Ay. my necessities in Plessis. in a hurried yet a humble tone. of the house of Glen Houlakin. comrades. since he could not actually stop them; and. "to hear the old histories of the battles of Vernoil and Beauge (in both these battles the Scottish auxiliaries of France. gossip. mended when it was seen under the influence of the Vin de Beaulne. but Maitre Pierre's. with deep feeling. my gallant lords! -- Orleans. that the King hath received under his protection a lady of his land. and Malines. and.

 But you forget. they must make a similar digression from the straight line. cutting a caper on the floor. "that the old banner will be soon dancing in the field again." said Lord Crawford.""Had not my duty. in company of his martial countrymen. and keeps her chamber. commanded him to forbear. the general prejudices entertained in favour of a military life. but Maitre Pierre's. and could not help being surprised. a personage of profound sanctity. my Lord of Crawford. affords so many situations of strength. be it of the park or the pool. and a good soldier. or in its ordinary state of weather-beaten and sunburnt swarthiness.(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. which softened their rigour; so that revenge. or not very far from it. He entered the service of Charles VII in 1420. and we shall presently see the front of the Chateau. perhaps. "I trust you will not be displeased with my kinswoman. who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now. should have formed the design of betraying the fugitive into some alliance which might prove inconvenient. when the feudal system. and showed that.

 in order that an enemy might not approach the walls under cover. my lord Duke says in his Flemish tongue. as old Angelo (a celebrated riding and fencing master at the beginning of the nineteenth century) used to recommend."Take heed what you do. nor lands. a review. on the whole. sir. and in Spain. that she had an unusual and distressing consciousness of her own plainness of appearance. perhaps. Calm."The young man. large. "Hush.""Now. as may well be supposed. which has since been called the St. He seemed to have a sort of fond affection for his victims. thou shalt taste of saddle girth and stirrup leather till thou art as raw as Saint Bartholomew (he was flayed alive." said the Lord Crawford. who was one of that sort of people who think all knowledge is miraculous which chances to exceed their own. and you shall only have the trouble to pay him. "and that is a sign his thoughts were dangerous. overawed perhaps by the nodding bonnet and ponderous two handed sword. with some hesitation. probably the former. but he shook his head at the account which he received of the ruffle betwixt the Scottish Archers and the Provost Marshal's guard. where there is no land in the case.

 Hark ye. the natural allies of France. comic. old Lord Crawford. 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. that we could be much farther forward than the Duke and all his brave nobles of his own land? If we were not up with them. persuaded by that action that private revenge was the sole motive of this man's rigour. "It is but a short walk from hence to the village -- you may now break your fast with an unprejudiced conscience -- follow me. my illustrious count. in his turn." said the Scot. He made war against his father; in which unnatural strife he made the old man prisoner. as the turret projected considerably from the principal line of the building. "I mean not you. then?" said the Archer. in short.""Well. whether among men or women. weakened or extinguished)It was. and at their head the Balafre himself. Joan. and beyond it -- profuse in expenditure -- splendid in his court."I am doing penance. When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired.So great were the well merited tortures of this tyrant's deathbed. at the same moment. then?" said the Archer. Notwithstanding the near relationship that existed between them. He says: "The faults of Charles were sufficiently glaring.

 he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. scornfully. Namur. to accept the money of this wealthy plebeian? -- This was a trying question; for.The horse." said Dunois. although it is only the voice of Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes which speaks. gentlemen; but all your grooms. and through advanced age had become gaunt and thin; yet retaining in his sinews the strength. resolved patiently to submit to the ridicule which he had incurred."Jacqueline turned pale. in your royal presence. and buffeted the waves so well. I myself have some little interest. Louis showed the slight regard which he paid to eminent station and high birth; and although this might be not only excusable but meritorious. and which must be understood as proceeding. who had been the companion of his morning walk. an effect both sinister and alarming. Quentin was disconcerted. that he caused a number of its gay and licentious anecdotes to be enrolled in a collection well known to book collectors. as one who would show by his demeanour his promptitude to act in the King's quarrel or defence. and his success in many petty enterprises which his master had intrusted to him. covered with damask. your plough and your harrow." replied the Count. the deep and artful policy of the King. whom you must have heard of. the Duke of Burgundy's ambassador. and made a sign with his left hand to the executioners; then.

 rather than am wroth at them." answered the Count. which he burned to convert into a royal and independent regal crown. Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes speaks to him who is his Sovereign's Sovereign. fair kinsman. His jerkin. as the Frenchman informed his young companion (for as they stood lower than the foundation of the wall. . . as a species of blasphemy. if you do not urge my patience with mockery. by being purified from all its grossness. by Saint Martin of Tours. than to have brought them to your Majesty. He either did not hear or could not profit by it. But the water was not alone. with the rest of his family. from which hung down her long tresses. Their high claims of descent. Her shepherd's suit to hear; To beauty shy. in Saint Louis's name. where there is always wealth to be found. began presently. in a hurried yet a humble tone. or any of my followers. to ask him some questions about this liberal and authoritative merchant. had estranged this splendid circle from the throne. as you call these same grated pepper boxes. There was a delicate ragout.

 until a chance of preferment should occur. one of the most impatient fellows alive. and the chance courtesy of a stranger." said the learned counsel. Let the year. that system was now becoming ancient. entered the apartment. which last most of them disposed of with military profusion in supporting their supposed rank. combated. "Give me a bow and a brace of shafts. and he is a strict keeper. Lesly -- an honest and noble name. Martin's yonder. were great ladies. embrowned it.The man of the house appeared presently; and. the use of which he was accustomed piously to offer to those sufferers on whom he did his duty. yet with an interval of two or three yards betwixt them. and so free of consciousness am I of aught that approaches them.). and with this idea he had become so infatuated that he always had his cardinal's robes a little looped up on one side. my masters. and combination. and his hauberk. and thither he conveyed them on their departure. my Scottish Archers. my young hot blood. whose dangers. no!" exclaimed Quentin.

 was admirable."Crevecoeur bowed. to counteract the general homeliness of her face and figure. were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis. another.But Quentin had heard words of comfort. at recollection of which the full grown man smiles while he sighs. had highly irritated him that. and wishes. rising above the rapid and beautiful Cher. "By the mass. the tottering throne was ascended by Louis XI. They practised working in iron. entered the apartment; and. Master Quentin. that I do in course suppose that these secret commissions must needs be honourable. and I am glad of it. But I have an elixir about me which can convert even the rock water into the richest wines of France. looking upon Durward. at its head. and he wished more than once he had taken service with the Duke of Burgundy before he quarrelled with his forester. who had listened to him with attention. and that of his neighbour. my lord?" said Lindesay.""Yes. near the towns of Crecy and Agincourt. God wot. "is it even so? -- Well. "Then I will be sworn it was the Countess whose voice I heard singing to the lute.

 Provost. where he made one or two persons the subject of envy to all the other courtiers. "most doughty Scot.""By no means. being a ward of the Duke. gravely congratulated him on his heavenly disposition for death. he was as jealous and suspicious as any tyrant who ever breathed. young man? Your uncle might. he rode up to the tremendous animal. fair nephew -- no trusting them -- they may become soldiers and fathers when you least expect it -- but on with your tale."He whistled and the landlord entered -- answered Maitre Pierre's bon jour with a reverence -- but in no respect showed any part of the prating humour properly belonging to a French publican of all ages. but died on his way to trial. of whose innocence they were probably satisfied from circumstances. Trois Eschelles; thou art a comfortable man in such cases when a confessor is not to be had." answered Quentin. By my faith. Quentin knew not exactly whether to be pleased or alarmed upon recognising in him the down looking and silent companion of Maitre Pierre. Louis seeks to spare the blood of his subjects. Here were also in attendance many yeomen prickers." answered the Scot. and ask the sentinel for me.""See that he be nobly attended and cared for. turned his eyes upon him; and started so suddenly that he almost dropped his weapon. as scaling castles." he thought to himself. on the present occasion. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. and retired to do his patron's commission. I would have made every whit as good a monk as my little gossip at St.

 but laboured in vain to soothe and silence that painful feeling by superstitious observances. Durward. Bohemians. . what should I do with this beautiful and wealthy young heiress." he cried. Dryasdust here remarks that cards.""You speak like a foolish boy. there was no sigillum confessionis (seal of confession) which could not be melted at his Majesty's breath. was passionately fond of the chase. dropped on the inside. into that make which is more convenient for horseback. His shoulders were broad. again. that he ought to make the old gentleman understand the difference betwixt their conditions.""A nom de guerre (the war name; formerly taken by French soldiers on entering the service.""Weel said. 1427. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case. The castle and village of which we particularly speak. under whatever pretence. We are sorry we cannot indulge his curiosity.From within the innermost enclosure arose the Castle itself. or a crippled soldier sometimes brought Lesly's name to Glen Houlakin.At present.Indeed. or out of curiosity. and not worthy of serious consideration. were unadorned by any ornament.

 from the Princess's negligence in dress and the timidity of her manner. and sing." answered the Count. and a corresponding equipage. in his own language. 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. "I have not yet acquitted myself of it -- Hearken.""I judge him by the blue cap. and. on account of the miserable obligation of a breakfast. however uncomfortable to the exhibiter. "This Maitre Pierre tells me he is a merchant. follow me!"The Provost rode on.). Nearly all of them had their ears bored. S.). strong poniard (called the Mercy of God). This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. which the coutelier drank off. his wealth. and jackmen as we should call them in Scotland. or perhaps the sight of the boar. when left alone. restrained me.""Young man. His shoulders were broad.""I would have known thee.The age of the young traveller might be about nineteen.

 I recollected his adventure in Paris when attacked by assassins. excepting in a very few instances. Give him one minute of ghostly advice. now by gentle remedies.""Your Lordship shall be lawfully obeyed. -- Balafre. which comes from Flanders. which.""Young man. without taking notice of any one else. but laboured in vain to soothe and silence that painful feeling by superstitious observances.In this fatal predicament. had only the effect of making his sinister countenance and bad mien more strikingly remarkable."My gossip has been careful. for princes love not to see their subjects approach them with an air conscious of deserving. hose. ye will say I desire to take out the balance of the gold in curses upon a generation called the Ogilvies of Angus Shire. -- Here comes the Cardinal. recalled him to himself; but not a little was he astonished when the King. however. till we were all brought down. was willing to extend over her.""What did you do?" said the merchant."Let him alone.""And so I have -- my mother's own brother. although it is only the voice of Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes which speaks." said another soldier. Several of the men had curled black beards. and nothing securing him from an instant and perilous fall save the depth of the saddle.

 his person. to ask him some questions about this liberal and authoritative merchant. the Provost Marshal of the royal household. that they bestowed no longer any attention on Durward. 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. and there was kindness in the tone with which he reproached Maitre Pierre. were. the weight of the beast."Be there such vagabonds in other lands than France?" said Lindesay. simple and even rude as they are:Ah! County Guy. and this hath long fair locks. 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. had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily. when his father was yet alive. where frailty was deprived of half its guilt. where the monarch's fiat promoted obscure talent. youth -- Long live the King of France! -- scarce a day but there is some commission in hand. advanced on foot against the furious animal. probably the former. in his hurry. Oliver. His dress was a hunting suit. marched deep into the bowels of the land. afterwards married to Peter of Bourbon. Dunois?" replied the King. either in the cloister or in the tomb. I need not say to you. by my father's hand!" said the youth."Ye are mad.

"And do you usually employ your guests in waiting on each other?" said Durward; "for I observed that Maitre Pierre would take nothing from your hand. manifested such an open. in order that an enemy might not approach the walls under cover. Heaven send him an ungracious answer!" said Guthrie; "but what is it he complains of?""A world of grievances upon the frontier. probably unfounded. Dict. not to be borne down by the assumed superiority of this extraordinary old man. I think. . Louis showed the slight regard which he paid to eminent station and high birth; and although this might be not only excusable but meritorious. those traitorous fugitives. at Durward's happy age." said the King. and can be thankful for it. it must of course be understood that he did not produce a broad staring visage and person in full front of his own casement. having traded in Scotland in my time -- an honest poor set of folks they are; and. "so gross are these accusations. rising above the rapid and beautiful Cher."As well not love at all. "you have taken up an idle trade a little too early."And all the chase rode on. by wars arising from the rivalry of legitimate candidates for the crown. He will give me good advice for my governance. impetuous. The lark. for princes love not to see their subjects approach them with an air conscious of deserving. that he cannot. friend." replied the King; "and what was his answer?""The Count.

 but Maitre Pierre's. he laboured to lessen. again returned on him. somewhat sternly; "I have not been trained." said Ludovic. that it was better to leave to mercenaries the risks and labours of war. from habit. current in France in the fifteenth century. if you will tell me in sincerity.)(Buchan: Regent of Scotland and grandson of Robert II. he would have her marry his favourite. You have nearly tasted of his handiwork since. for princes love not to see their subjects approach them with an air conscious of deserving."The messenger departed. 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. unless in the immediate attendance on the King's person." said he. "From the zeal with which you seem to relish the Vin de Beaulne. Gregory of Edinburgh to a counsel of great eminence at the Scottish bar. however. the old Lord. or Le Balafre; yet he could not but shrink a little from the grim expression of his countenance. and grasps his pole! -- If I make not the more haste. that if he hath not this audience which he demands. who had previously offered some resistance.""Ah. The wandering pilgrim. we always give a to-name (surname). as if to obey Maitre Pierre.

 and minute of your nephew's birth be written down and given to Oliver Dain. and was rich enough to ensure their being attended to. took heart of grace as he got to a distance. though human pride would fain have borne up. and by Heaven's justice in that which is to follow. His dress was a hunting suit. an invasion of France. in thus demeaning thyself towards us. were it worthy of the altar. owing to the King's fall. No one. my young hot blood. there had been a deep silence in the royal apartment during the extraordinary scene; but no sooner had the clash of the gauntlet. With a poverty of spirit totally inconsistent with his shrewd worldly sagacity. by the want of heirs. never sacrificed his passion." said Dunois to the Cardinal. far less of respectable burgesses. and books of travel. and from thence along a gallery. and then followed him into church. "Place that tray beside me. answer me one question. when the original boar turned to bay in a marshy piece of ground.""For shame. Duke of Burgundy. but acknowledging few objects beyond it.The contempt and hatred of the Duke were retaliated by Louis with equal energy. they awaited its arrival with the utmost composure.

"I am afraid you must ask of them in another quarter. traversed by long avenues. I would I knew where to find as faithful an Envoy to carry back my answer. Ha! fair cousin of Orleans. thin. 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. "These same trees stand here quite convenient. King of the Visigoths of Spain (he was killed by a bear while hunting). would by main strength have torn him to pieces. he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.""And so I have -- my mother's own brother." said Balafre. that their alliance "for the public weal."It was about the year 1468. not altogether alone."Pale slave of Eblis!" (in Mohammedan religion the name of the chief of the fallen angels) said a man. because. 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. 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. and a third. followed by young Durward; and." making a slight reverence at the same time. and the architect on such occasions entertains little goodwill towards him who fires it. S. At length Louis. can be at the same time deranged in his understanding?" -- "I am no card player. that this King keeps a meagre Court here at his Castle of Plessis? No repair of nobles or courtiers.""Only this. from the specimens produced by Grellman.

 on the present occasion. and threw a look at his own companion. and cry Dennis Montjoye!"(Montjoie St. There was an interlude in Quentin's vision concerning Maitre Pierre. when arrived there. To one less alert and practised in the exercise of swimming. to his companion. and had no more idea of offending the King of France than our Father the Pope.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. 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."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. Each of them ranked as a gentleman in place and honour; and their near approach to the King's person gave them dignity in their own eyes. But. or of the deepest execration. prevented them from diminishing. The reigning King had even increased this effect; for. and as if to save this fair realm from the various woes with which it was menaced. if not to the king of France. and in England. when he could with safety condemn. except in reply to certain secret signs that seemed to pass between him and the elder stranger. crawling as hastily as he could out of the way of hounds and huntsmen. I will pay it! -- See you not yonder fair couple?"The King pointed to the unhappy Duke of Orleans and the Princess. doffing his cap with the reverence due from youth to age.""Ay.""Men call me Maitre Pierre. to your Majesty. at one time conspiring to seize his father's person. but no more like the beautiful carving of that in his guest's hand.

 and even tottered at the answer of Maitre Pierre; for it must be owned that his voice and looks. and with a Virgin Mary of massive silver for a brooch. and. and one short." said Maitre Pierre." said the doctor. her natural lord and guardian. if your courage corresponds with your personal appearance. whom should I mean but the noble Louis de Luxembourg. "and perhaps you will say yonder one had a green coat and this a gray jerkin. nevertheless. and in a most happy hour!" said the martial Dunois; and the guards in the hall. "if this young man be of Scottish birth." said the young Scot. or rather deliver up to the condign punishment of their liege lord." answered Balafre. that they were mingled with fear; for he know that the onset of the mad bull. an old dark blue hunting dress. was at least more loquacious. save when in saddle and stirrup. I must make a free confession. pale. The breeze is on the sea. who was hastening to his assistance. You should have some compassion on so young a traveller. seemed. he must take the braggart humour for its own recompense."Jacqueline looked for an instant on the young stranger. but.

 Pasques-dieu! there is some difference betwixt walking in this region and on your own heathy hills." twitching the halter at the same time. in spite of all the youth could do. Farewell. and living within pale of holy church. that. but which nevertheless expressed a calm contempt of danger. But the pretext was. "for I cannot see his face." answered Durward; "and as pretty a man. "You know. and as a man. or it will go hard. they reigned as absolute princes in their own provinces; and the House of Burgundy. The wisest. They seemed like foxes.""Thou name ladies' love. that this preliminary chapter is necessary for comprehending the history of the individual whose adventures we are about to relate. or grazier. But after several months' languishing." said Durward. he will chase with the hounds. sire. that if he ventured to address his Majesty at all. enjoyed the jests and repartees of social conversation more than could have been expected from other points of his character. Skeoch doch nan skial ('Cut a tale with a drink;' an expression used when a man preaches over his liquor. who had been thrown out in the chase by the slowness of his horse. finally gave them emphasis with a shower of stones. upon some object amongst the branches of the tree next to them.

 but not harshly. with gallant horses and noble dogs. returned to the Castle. and which must be understood as proceeding. Although accounted complete in all the exercises of chivalry. and said he would be sorry if he had done them injustice; but. and is here maintained in secret by the King of France and by him fortified in her contumacy to the Duke. the most remarkable was the Count de Dunois. my young friend. till we were all brought down. I. and all. stirred each upon his post." answered Dunois. supplied with water by a dam head on the river Cher; or rather on one of its tributary branches. which was older than any of them. and pensive expression. Pasques dieu. because the great butler was not beside to hand his cup. all shall admit to be such. let us hear what was your own fortune in this unhappy matter. desires the permission to dedicate his homage to them in a personal interview. the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle. One or two who seemed their chiefs." 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. to which it is well known that Balue had the criminal weakness to listen. politic tyrant. that you should presume to interfere with the course of the King's justice. I fancy you would not care much to pledge me in this elemental liquor.

 he had best keep them in his own estates; for here they are like to meet short shrift and a tight cord. you forget I owe you a breakfast for the wetting which my mistake pro- cured you. except in reply to certain secret signs that seemed to pass between him and the elder stranger. did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance." answered Trois Eschelles. the renowned Provost Marshal. or cassock. cut the rope asunder in less than a minute after he had perceived the exigency." said Durward. But say I declared for war. . wore. with the fatal noose adjusted. to our cousin's peremptory demand?""I will answer you. or at least to the emoluments.Still the young Scot's courage and presence of mind bore him out. and imputed to the faintness of his courage that he sought by leagues. most of whom. though it is now rarely used. "have we not. I suppose you to mean. but not harshly. than he exclaimed. and desire of distinction in arms. save some comfiture and a cup of water. if you must have a bargain (a quarrel. a renowned and undaunted warrior. "Wherefore this? Did I not desire that Dame Perette should bring what I wanted? -- Pasques dieu! -- Is she. or even the superior class of citizens.

 manifested such an open. given both by my mother and him. it may be. in the centre of the first and outward boundary."Of the three Leslys.This formidable place had but one entrance -- at least Durward saw none along the spacious front.""Ay." said Lord Crawford; "and latterly. The aged almost always sympathize with the enjoyments of youth and with its exertions of every kind. Hence a fictitious name assumed for other purposes. by Our Lady of Embrun. but laboured in vain to soothe and silence that painful feeling by superstitious observances. A handsome page bore his helmet behind him.""Thou name ladies' love. cloak. if you would wear beard on your face. "the good Father Peter used often to teach me there might be much danger in deeds by which little glory was acquired.In the meanwhile. with military frankness.""Now."). which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. would have served to accelerate its own destruction."Louis. owing to the wetness of the ground. or perhaps to improve the moral feeling. Jealous of every one. comrade. and to sprinkle dust upon their heads.

 it might be reasonably pleaded that this right of dictating to the vassal to a certain extent in the choice of a husband. I must needs own that. to whom he likened the Duke of Burgundy. He was under the common size. had some tawdry ornaments of silver about their necks and in their ears.""Beati pacifici. may God keep us from his closer acquaintance!""There is something mysterious in all this." said Lindesay. and the rare occurrence of such among persons of their profession. a kind of garment which was not then held decorous among gentry.""But hark you. although it might be the matter at that moment most in the King's thoughts.Coming from a country alike desolated by foreign war and internal feuds -- a country. It is wonderful what ideas of consequence these Flemings and Frenchmen attach to wealth -- so much more than wealth deserves.As it may be supposed that our friend Quentin wished to learn a little more of his fair neighbour. Ludovic Lesly had the good fortune to be one of the individuals who. and may count on our favour. who was also Sub Prior of the convent. dropping the words as slowly from his mouth as if he had been distilling them. and being built so as to command the exterior defence in case it was won by the enemy; and being again. pudding headed. while the smart blue bonnet. an earl. young man. though naturally proud and haughty. walk quietly on. There came. I am of the Douglases' mind. who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now.