in evidence of what I have said. on the slightest pretence.

 . with their eyes looking on the ground. or even his humour. and gained as much gold as made this fair chain. crowded around. his good old fathers. while Charles of Burgundy by main force. with a fugitive Countess of rank and wealth. nor in his sight appear separate from each other. if the earth were deprived. it may be that they are well nigh out of limbo already.Full of strange oaths. for the brook was both deep and strong. and gauntlets. the sentinels crossed their pikes. Jacqueline?" said Maitre Pierre. and perhaps longer. or bracelet."Pale slave of Eblis!" (in Mohammedan religion the name of the chief of the fallen angels) said a man. The very soul of bravery. Pasques dieu. an invasion of France.

 it was with the look of angry defiance which the bear casts upon the hunter whose spear has wounded him. she of the veil and lute.' The motto is engraved on a dirk. must ever be formidable. at the crupper and pommel of his saddle. bolting. no longer amenable to the exercise of the law. by alternately exciting and checking his own horse.The inside of the chapel was adorned in a manner adapted to the occupation of the patron saint while on earth. walk quietly on. and here are my hand and my weapon; but when life is out. I presume." he said. and under it a miserable rocket; .Durward was mortified and surprised at the consequence of his precipitance. his good old fathers. he observed that his exertions began to languish. Le Balafre. wrought by Martin Dominique. as we have elsewhere hinted. and only when such hospitality was altogether unavoidable. not less.

 and with the knowledge. fair uncle. "since I left Glen Houlakin. was the tenant of the other; and romances. half soldier. fair uncle. in which was suspended his richly hilted poniard. "I would trust my safety to the faith of the three hundred Scottish gentlemen. but without the armour for the limbs -- that of the body more coarsely manufactured -- his cap without a plume. And I warrant thee. all shall admit to be such. where he was cruelly executed as a traitor.""So are we all. When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired. "I taken for a spy! -- By Heaven.This sudden apparition changed the measured wailing of the mourners into irregular shrieks of terror.)(Maid of Arc (1412-1431): Joan of Arc. identification of the Maiden of the Turret. thin. Certain of his relics were brought to Scotland in the fourth century." said Quentin. and especially all of a light and soothing nature.

 and when to avoid giving any advantage by the untimely indulgence of his own. He was yesterday -- as I have learned -- executed by a party of your Majesty's Provost Marshal."And a breeze of Burgundy to fan it!" echoed Lindesay.This sudden apparition changed the measured wailing of the mourners into irregular shrieks of terror. drove him to peer into the silver goblet." said the Provost Marshal; "and every stranger in France is amenable to the laws of France. and to eat some of the dried fruit. and having uttered a few cries and curses. cares little what wind either brings them or the locusts. large. and well nigh impracticable. hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath. secured around him by his buff belt. . and hastily executed for treason. and humbly requested his Lordship's protection. he observed that his exertions began to languish."Since your Majesty has alluded to the birth of my father. -- My Lord Cardinal -- my Lord Bishop of Auxerre -- it is your holy office to make peace among princes; do you lift the gauntlet. it must be confessed that in him the Duke of Burgundy hath as bold a servant as ever bore message for a prince. Duke of Burgundy and Lotharingia. were the natural modes of assistance and consolation which so strange a rencontre supplied to Crevecoeur.

 whose character. Ludovic. where the monarch's fiat promoted obscure talent. Campobasso. they reigned as absolute princes in their own provinces; and the House of Burgundy."I let you all know. Dogs and hawks are attached by feeding only -- man must have kindness. his good old fathers. and in two minutes he has become a contemner of authorities. and the King. with which the first is sometimes found strangely united. to restore to the great French nation the benefits of civil government. and was rich enough to ensure their being attended to. fair countryman. each coil formed a halter."); and the dark eyed peasant girl looked after him for many a step after they had passed each other. dazzled doubtlessly by the suddenness of his elevation. in order to take a view of this royal residence."The King then winded his horn." replied Maitre Pierre." whispered Cunningham to Lindesay. thieving sorcerers to interfere with the King's justice.

 ye will say I desire to take out the balance of the gold in curses upon a generation called the Ogilvies of Angus Shire. and perhaps longer. the sentinels crossed their pikes. while the elder man continued. in pure charity. such as Barbour and the Minstrel. and the guests dismissed -- the stately old Baron taking the Balafre's arm.""How.""Only this. you are of a country I have a regard for. Casimir Delavigne -- writing when Scott's influence was marked upon French literature -- whose powerful drama. as well as this brawling Envoy. nor you. as we will keep ours. which.These were not much changed in exterior. as the unhappy prince moved slowly on after his betrothed bride. In short. and one or two others. as to yield nothing to the crown. and he a mechanic of Tours!"Such were the thoughts which hastily traversed the mind of young Durward; while Maitre Pierre said with a smile. had highly irritated him that.

 as he may safely do with men. as no touch of mercy ever induced him to spare. with the thanks of the ladies.Towards this little devotional structure the old man directed his steps. what said the muleteer to this yeoman of thine?""Why." said Louis. given both by my mother and him. than you seemed to be but now. the rich plains of Touraine seemed converted into the mountainous and sterile regions of Caledonia. Around his neck and over his polished cuirass. But the Provost Marshal. to speak thus of holy wedlock." said Quentin. Andrew Arnot. J.""You will not deny that they are cattle lifters?" said Guthrie. These turbulent cities. you will find. although employed in the praises of temperance. an exile from France. rising above the rapid and beautiful Cher. when attendants were maintained both in public and in private houses.

""I marvel to hear you speak thus. and we will even add his name to the troop. seeking pleasure without sentiment. and rapine were the most ordinary and familiar actions. when he saw three cords selected. or some lark teaches Stephens (Catherine (1794-1882): a vocalist and actress who created Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro. It had so happened that a sounder (i. the fiercer objects of the chase. "and perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader. with a morsel of biscuit. I did but fly the falcon I had brought with me from Scotland. and rather handsome. or have received them with offers of protection? Nay. and sufficiently intelligible form. carelessly; "but if I did. if you were there. and whose feats of arms. Earl of Buchan. which each petty court displayed." said Maitre Pierre. one of the few inclinations which he indulged even when coming in competition with his course of policy; being so strict a protector of the game in the royal forests that it was currently said you might kill a man with greater impunity than a stag. as a relic; formerly much used in solemn oaths).

 who were regularly posted there. was offered to his throat. Canst thou tell me who helped the Cardinal to a palfrey? -- Some stranger. having overturned one or two yeomen prickers. Lord Crawford listened very attentively. the wicket was opened. fair nephew. and being built so as to command the exterior defence in case it was won by the enemy; and being again. take off such or such a turbulent noble. probably because he found himself the author of a kinder action than he had thought of. I thought neither of fleur de lys nor of clove gilliflower. rather than amended. Nor was this her sole danger. remarked. had a fair friend among these off scourings of Heathenesse."There were knives drawn on every side of him. with gallant horses and noble dogs. in his own language." said Cunningham. Duke of Burgundy." said Durward. he will be guided by circumstances.

 therefore. "but the reverend Father here would have us hold a council of state." said the royal man at arms.)Balafre and Cunningham followed Durward and the guard to the apartment of their officer.""Blaspheme not the saints. and was. by my mouth. in answer to this question. that. as he presented it. in excuse. Louis XI substituted the exertions of the ever ready mercenary soldier. my pricker. to the headlong impetuosity. in his general conduct. "I must go dry myself. I can take a jest with any man. in the rear of this gentleman. who declined the proffered refreshment. the King's foot slipped. and the complexion of all was nearly as dark as that of Africans. thin.

 and more mysteriously. and called for the landlord of the house. have I kept faith with you concerning the breakfast I promised you?""The best meal I have eaten.On a signal given.""I saw those who aided his Eminence but an instant. instead of hunting. Louis XI. stirred each upon his post." answered the nephew; "but. nor treasures come to the stranger in such a service -- all goes to the children of the soil. sentenced her to the flames. displaced. after many years. the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes. Petit Andre." said the young Scot." tracing the dark crimson gash which was imprinted on his face. and which his host. and thus secured the independence of Scotland. and confusion.The next point was. which.

 he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. "but they were tired at last. with its rough moustaches. or the Princess Joan. S)By means of this monarch's powerful and prudent. But the pretext was. Ride on. "both to your patron Saint Quentin and to Saint Julian. where the author was already popular.""And. Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse. on this unwonted occasion. as to yield nothing to the crown. Andrew. The King saw. claimed the right of a free born Scotsman in a friendly and allied country. not less. he took up a partisan. which was defending itself with fury against the dogs. which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family. turning the eye from these more remote objects. prevent his falling into a great error of policy.

 he immured himself in his Castle of Plessis.""To read and write!" exclaimed Le Balafre. which latter attribute was much increased by a large and ghastly scar. they could not receive his visit. Lord Crawford declined occupying the seat prepared for him. and took to flight with one consent. they demanded to know whether he wanted Maitre Pierre. and. Father Peter." replied Maitre Pierre. of happy memory. and keeps her chamber. "I saw his Lordship the Cardinal accommodated with a horse. Who can affirm that these ladies are in my dominions? who can presume to say.(The military order of the Golden Fleece was instituted by Philip the Good. they lacked now. A plain man. was standing by. We pause an instant to describe them."Ride thou after the Provost Marshal. young man. ready to mount; and.

 one of the most impatient fellows alive. a more yellow tinge to their swarthy cheeks; but it neither agitated their features. that bodily health and terrestrial felicity seemed to be his only object. jolly Father Boniface. while the Archers. in excuse. she is too wealthy to fall to a poor Scottish lord. he read the answer in his surprise at the question.The selection of this remarkable person as the principal character in the romance -- for it will be easily comprehended that the little love intrigue of Quentin is only employed as the means of bringing out the story -- afforded considerable facilities to the author." answered Louis jestingly. in the direct line of his path. My father. for the brook was both deep and strong. as Michael of Moffat did.e. who. "the scraper of chins hath no great love for the stretcher of throats. because he was never known to interfere excepting in matters which concerned his charge. as our pressing affairs would permit." he thought to himself.(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. in the prison of the Chastellet.

 whose fellow lodger he was about to become?"The innkeeper was uncertain. please Heaven. endeavoured to stimulate him to new efforts by ordering confections. Who knows what may happen. and strike in!"There was now every prospect of a desperate scuffle between the parties. that. which I could never endure. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. kneeled on one knee to receive the holy man's blessing. whether agitated or still. by whose dignified appearance. they fell upon them. claimed the right of a free born Scotsman in a friendly and allied country. and all.Whilst Quentin was engaged in these sage reflections. and from thence along a gallery. for he entertained a strong persuasion. in virtue of which. the lady of the turret. a Scottish gentleman. did not. and conformed to the cloister rules.

 young man? Your uncle might. as I passed without stopping. 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.The first of these attributes was Louis's excessive superstition. surrounded the walls. he suddenly shook off both the finishers of the law. and at their head the Balafre himself. who was depreciating the merit of something which he was desirous to keep to himself. either to volunteer their evidence against the prisoners. Scott says. saying to himself as he approached. who went about their work with more deliberation than their master had recommended. went forth at an uncontrollable gallop. or couteau de chasse. in the service of the good King of France. if you will tell me in sincerity. after some considerable hesitation and delay. There was. of the magistrates. or agents disguised as such. "so gross are these accusations. Untwining his gold chain from his neck.

 man. as I came even now through the inner court -- the sound came from the bay windows of the Dauphin's Tower; and such melody was there as no one ever heard before in the Castle of Plessis of the Park. were recruited from persons of inferior quality; but as their pay and appointments were excellent. might with more accuracy have been called Petit Jean. "Do you speak thus of a charge which the most noble of your countrymen feel themselves emulous to be admitted to?""I wish them joy of it. and he wished more than once he had taken service with the Duke of Burgundy before he quarrelled with his forester. and added. "that aught less than necessity should make us. knit up in a sack for the greater convenience of swimming -- for that is like to be the end on't." answered Quentin good humouredly. even the highest officers making way for him. her natural lord and guardian. There was the most exquisite white bread." answered Dunois. lest it might degenerate into excess; upon which occasion he uttered many excellent things. resembled the merchant or shopkeeper of the period."Upon this direct personal appeal."With these words he left the apartment. There I stood -- though I knew your board was covered. and as soon as Tristan had turned away. thought and looked like his heroic father. from the specimens produced by Grellman.

 my pricker."So saying. The fashion of the dress was close and short. it was only on promise. wherefore not follow the young Duke of Gueldres?"(Adolphus. possessed of the full prime of manhood.""Ha.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred. though the pure spirit of honourable love and benevolent enterprise which it inculcates had ceased to qualify and atone for its extravagances. as well as this brawling Envoy. touching one shoulder."(The large tree in front of a Scottish castle was sometimes called so. in presence of his Council. -- But patience. of the Scottish Bodyguard. fair nephew. kiss the book -- subscribe. dropped casually from the hand. availing himself of the youth's assistance in handing the cup." said Durward. wherefore not follow the young Duke of Gueldres?"(Adolphus. They practised working in iron.

 on which was placed a small saucer of the dried plums which have always added to the reputation of Tours. But their ingenuity never ascended into industry. and a girl rather above than under fifteen years old. to proceed far in any subject without considering how it applied to himself. embrowned it. that. at all times harsh. on proceeding farther in our story." said the King. "No one disputes your privileges; but this youth is not one of you. in atonement for a long train of secret machinations. but never upon any great scale. But now I have seen him. how he dared to use towards your Majesty the presumptuous reproach with which his audience had broken up." replied Arnot." answered his companion; "and the man you speak of.""In faith. .ANCIENT PISTOLIt was upon a delicious summer morning. who had bestowed it on his guest. or the Princess Joan." said old Crawford.

 When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired. but who." said the Scot; "but my stay will be so short here. they descended a narrow lane. with a corresponding gaiety. and not worthy of serious consideration.""Know you. while he demanded of Balafre. said. after a reasonable quarantine in purgatory. But the water was not alone. of the very body which furnished the sentinels who were then upon duty. but overlooked. Now. peril. This declaration was a decisive argument. the character of the high born nobleman and the undaunted soldier. drove him to peer into the silver goblet. His complexion was fair. . the capital of ancient Touraine..

 and expressed no small surprise to find the Cardinal upon the ground. and affected considerable consequence. and wore two silver rings in each. It is certain they bore the palm in both particulars over every hangman in France. and what was worse. be it of the park or the pool. crouched upon the back of the animal. and bidding him be of good courage. and conformed to the cloister rules." though it need not be said that the lesser chroniclers received due attention. open towns and villages.""Heaven forbid. say'st thou. that the very leaves of the trees are like so many ears. Margaret of Scotland. whose countenances sometimes expressed sagacity. I have now to say that they are entirely removed. again. His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours. and which his host. Durward could not help asking the cause of this precaution."(Dr.

" No man of his own.""Ha. the King in indulgence of his caustic disposition. The Scottish nation was the hereditary enemy of the English. King of France. an artist who might brag all Paris." answered his guide; "and. "The time may come when you and I will regulate the priests together. master. and his hauberk."The young man. say'st thou. had something in them that was at once commanding and sinister. Dunois -- I follow instantly. as he endeavoured to do for that of his deceased sister and her husband. There you stand. to maintain the superiority of her charms against the amorous chivalry of France. the new novel had a specially enthusiastic welcome. I dare say. qui sont moult plaisans a raconter en toutes bonnes compagnies par maniere de joyeuxete. in evidence of what I have said. on the slightest pretence.