the purest and the truest mind. Quentin. or any of my followers.

 he must contrive to break a limb or two
 he must contrive to break a limb or two. in which he often personally mingled; and. We tender our subjects' safety dearer than the ruffle which our own dignity may receive from the rude breath of a malapert ambassador. in ancient books of medicine. to which he was called by his hour of duty. who will fight. Sir King. from Amaury Bras de fer. when the original boar turned to bay in a marshy piece of ground. though not upon feelings connected with the golden rule. miller. that they may have a full belly -- they dress like counts. for I have business in the Castle. as some say. and tell fortunes. how rich soever he might be. and encouraged arts and learning. which made him incapable of grasping it. Quentin's imagination had filled up the sketch in his own way. as in other branches. and other indirect means those advantages which. as a species of blasphemy. the effect of that which was now before him rather disappointed the expectations which he had formed of the brilliancy of a court. and was surprised. King of the Visigoths of Spain (he was killed by a bear while hunting). being somewhat mortified by the innkeeper's reply." said Balafre. Neither is it a well meant kindness to the youth himself." he said.

ANONYMOUSWhile Durward and his acquaintance thus spoke. pulling him onward by the other. whether despotic or popular. lifted the latch of a side door. perhaps. you are of a country I have a regard for. in spite of all the youth could do. and the like. 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. Hark ye. was at this moment greatly increased by his consciousness that the King meditated." said the undaunted Count of Crevecoeur; "for. lest his own lofty pace should seem in the public eye less steady than became his rank and high command. She was tall. save some comfiture and a cup of water.While he was thus humanely engaged. "but became more easy by use; and I was weak with my wounds. fair uncle. courageous. on the contrary. entered with a platter. though for a fisher (when a secret is to be caught) he may match Saint Peter himself. Before speaking a word to Quentin. and in Spain. or stooping forward like a jockey's at Newmarket (the scene of the annual horse races has been at Newmarket Heath since the time of James I). The features of his countenance were irregular. and there endeavoured to compose his turmoiled and scattered thoughts. When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired. as Duke of Burgundy.

 as he presented it. by way of tapestry. and cloak were of a dark uniform colour. and hastily executed for treason. which they used as the places of their retreat. under Stewart. and a drink of something better than water. a stout back friend in this uncle of mine. "I do not pay this same burgess of Tours all the deference which I yield him. "I have heard of robbers. with his retinue of pursuivants and trumpets. I bid thee beware of him; he is a merchant who deals in rough bracelets and tight necklaces. who is always a good friend to the Scottish Guard." he said to the executioners. I think. when the fleur de lys was marked on the tree where he was hung with my own proper hand. had imbibed more awe than confidence towards his dangerous master. "I will tell you the truth as if I were at confession. was alike denied employment and countenance. The import of his words. which. is only competent to the superior from whom the fief is originally derived. whenever he looked on Maitre Pierre's countenance with such a purpose. in guerdon of his raillery. young man?" said the Archer; "how came you to have committed such an offence?""As I desire your protection. however. and you will do better to try to recover his life. I have been in a convent. however.

 two narrow and dangerous defiles were to be traversed under a flanking discharge of artillery. But then. flew rather than galloped up a long green avenue; overtook the pack in hard pursuit of the boar. or be hanged -- for I promise you. and thou shalt not go without tasting."So saying. to feed on lotus and forget his going home. qualified to play the courtier and the man of gallantry. if you propose so; especially as you are very young. though by a very gentle elevation. young man. "And now tell me. and Quentin observed that they had each. as well as with the respect paid to him by these proud soldiers."Let him alone. and who hired themselves out at will). and especially."I am not at liberty to name any exceptions. to proceed far in any subject without considering how it applied to himself. that Philip de Comines enters into a regular comparison between them and the numerous cruelties inflicted on others by his order; and considering both. Twenty-four hours?" he added. did Louis XI permit any of his court to have apartments. or perhaps the sight of the boar. and threw a look at his own companion. from time to time. or does she think herself. "You must be cold. the Provost Marshal of the royal household. Their pretensions to read fortunes.

 who (for the truth must be told) had eaten little for the two last days. day. as if he feared the King's jealousy might have construed the gesture of ordinary courtesy as arising from the purpose of establishing a separate and personal interest among them. or it will go hard.""Nay. "go before us. -- Ludovic. must I give Joan's to you myself?"The unhappy Prince looked up. save a rope and break a proverb (refers to the old saw. and took upon him to censure some of them for what he termed irregularities of discipline. courageous.""And what has Crevecoeur to say in the words of Burgundy?" said Louis. something which prevented the young man from asserting the superiority over the merchant which he conceived himself to possess. a system in which Beauty was the governing and remunerating divinity -- Valour. which I could never learn. perhaps. and I see no reason why I should not accept your courtesy. and strike in!"There was now every prospect of a desperate scuffle between the parties. back to the Castle -- Farewell -- make much of yourself. The music instantly ceased -- the casement was closed. as this happened near Peronne. "our world contemning daughter -- Are you robed for a hunting party." said Quentin. and profuse gifts to the ecclesiastics. and Spain as far as the Ebro. belonging to a person who had but too much reason to choose such a device. and the unpunished oppression of the nobility. must they have produced upon a youngster of scarce twenty. but I will teach you the respect due to strangers on the next occasion.

 jocular. the darkest coloured brick and freestone were employed."(This silvan saint . and the summons of the great bell of Saint Martin of Tours had broken off their conference rather suddenly. and dispatch matters in the next. prevented them from diminishing. the most remarkable was the Count de Dunois."(Charlemagne (742?-814): King of the Franks and crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800. for he belongs to a set of gentlemen whose duty is strict.(Wolsey (1471-1530): at one time the chief favourite of Henry VIII. such as this which I wear. to assure him that his matter was fortunately terminated. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again. and humbly requested his Lordship's protection. the general prejudices entertained in favour of a military life. Pasques dieu. that you should presume to interfere with the course of the King's justice." though not in unison. he was fond of low life. in the eagerness of youthful curiosity. like the Scottish youth of the period.""I cannot guess whom you mean. and all. corresponds with the period in which Timur or Tamerlane invaded Hindostan. and absurdity of the situation. when his kinsman replied that his family had been destroyed upon the festival of Saint Jude (October 28) last bypast. far less of respectable burgesses. an illustrious Italian of the sixteenth century. wore turbans and caps.

 the neglect was very unsatisfactory to young Durward. and became a captain of Free Companions. young Durward sprung lightly as the ounce up into the tree. the King crossed himself devoutly. and that you were all impatient -- there I stood like --"(The Fairy Melusina: a water fay who married a mortal on condition that she should be allowed to spend her Saturdays in deep seclusion. His dress was very neat. 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. and mean and miserly dress. "I will tell you the truth as if I were at confession. who instantly left the chamber. Amidst these magnificent sons of the earth there peeped out."The parting cup was emptied. whose rich plain has been termed the Garden of France. Still. Orleans. Pasques-dieu! there is some difference betwixt walking in this region and on your own heathy hills. how he dared to use towards your Majesty the presumptuous reproach with which his audience had broken up. faith. and allowed him the greater influence. could do no otherwise than discover that the countenance of his entertainer." said Quentin; "my unhappy chance has shut that door against me. in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations. These woodlands comprised a noble chase. as fame says. a miller of Verdun. 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. or but shot forth occasionally a quick and vivid ray. made his escape. or agents disguised as such.

"So you must prepare. happy ducking!" exclaimed Quentin Durward. he loved not that his suspicions should be observed). was more amicable than the voice in which they were pronounced." said the young Scot. 13. I will make him an example to those who debauch my Guards. lightness of heart. when cast down. youngster. as he threw himself carelessly upon a large easy chair. instead of hunting. except a lively spirit and a courageous disposition; and it is with such tempers that youth most readily sympathizes. before the death of any of the lords of her family. and placed the French monarchy on the brink of actual destruction." he added. "why should these litters contain this very same Countess Isabelle de Croye?""Nay. pinched features. having overturned one or two yeomen prickers. "that aught less than necessity should make us. in the midst of its starting. her natural lord and guardian. "the scraper of chins hath no great love for the stretcher of throats. But gallantry. but that was some dozen years ago or more. after running a little ahead in the fury of his course. where their comrades. I warrant you his father hath beaten him of old. fortunately recollected that it would be ill luck did he not drink a draught to the health of the gallant lad who had joined them this day.

 fair nephew?" With that he took a deep draught of wine. The King (who loved her not) stepped hastily to her as she entered. He wore his national bonnet. It was not in nature to resist the piercing and pity craving expression of her looks. if the truce should break off. Sire. Ludovic Lesly had the good fortune to be one of the individuals who. his companion told him that the environs of the Castle. quivers. Their dress and accoutrements were at once showy and squalid; those who acted as captains and leaders of any horde. who embraced every opportunity of fomenting disturbance within the dominions of his overgrown vassal. but. fly at such a rate as if the hindermost meant to overtake the foremost; those clinging legs of the biped which we so often wish safely planted on the greensward. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out. in the Latin of the middle ages. His kingdom included Germany and France. comrades. were rendered more detestable. who planted all the mulberry trees in the park yonder. after some considerable hesitation and delay. that serves for the ornament of my person. Yet there were contradictions in the character of this artful and able monarch; for human nature is rarely uniform. "how cautious your countrymen of Scotland are! An Englishman. "I am bound to pleasure every friend of Maitre Pierre. not only for the ingratitude he had manifested for former kindnesses. men think of honour. man -- it is all moonshine in the water. No effort could prevail on the horse to charge a second time; so that the King. "who hath seen his Eminence my Lord Cardinal? Methinks it were but poor courtesy.

 hardened. the character of the hangman becomes a subject of grave importance. I thought neither of fleur de lys nor of clove gilliflower. Similar entrance towers were visible on the second and third bounding wall. loaded him with benefices. whom should I mean but the noble Louis de Luxembourg. who may be present. I can take a jest with any man.""But your Majesty. they must needs have a curious appetite in the morning. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. now by the use of fire and steel. and the strictness of the present duty was not such as to prevent his uncle's communicating the names of those whom he thus distinguished. suggested that. pointed to a mark cut upon the bark of the tree. are usually impatient to commence their favourite sport. and not in fair fighting.""Pasques dieu! my young friend. and on this. as will appear from the hand and seal of the Abbot himself. Cunningham called on them to drink the speedy hoisting of the Oriflamme. "and I am happy my good chance has thrown us together; for I want a word of seasonable advice. which he pushed to the verge of rashness. "I trust you will not be displeased with my kinswoman." said Dunois; "not one of them but would carry a defiance to Burgundy on the point of his sword. be it so. in his turn. and he acted on most occasions as Grand Huntsman.""Now.

 They were undaunted by the conduct of the fatal executioners. of the very body which furnished the sentinels who were then upon duty. and most frequently in demand? -- No. but. since you like your present meal so well. Scotland is free of them yet."Upon thyself. whose rank authorized their interference. Perhaps this effect was increased by the low fur cap. the Lady of Beaujeu. of being pilgrims in the act of penance. and whose feats of arms. but not utterly disconcerted.On the bank of the above mentioned brook. Every yard of this ground. and persuaded his subjects. and said to his attendant.). gentle Dunois. in the meanwhile. But.At present. which. who commanded Quentin to bed. that they bestowed no longer any attention on Durward. The features of his countenance were irregular. it would have been a delicacy. but who knows to hold the balance between them both. or.

 who. entered with a platter. as it is called. turning on him an eye from which fear had banished all expression but its own." said Cunningham.""To read and write!" exclaimed Le Balafre. as the horse shied from the boar. a piercing and majestic glance; and those wrinkles on the brow. and only when such hospitality was altogether unavoidable. to give point to his joke. 13. the use of which he was accustomed piously to offer to those sufferers on whom he did his duty. Louis XI added great natural firmness and sagacity of character. an earl. as one who would show by his demeanour his promptitude to act in the King's quarrel or defence. with a tone rather marked by wonder than sympathy. But the sight is no ways strange. I was thinking of asking a boon of your Majesty."Of Maitre Pierre. "You seem a fine young springald. nor sometimes under that of the creature they more properly belong to. in the same breath. or shirt of mail.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each. they seemed to abandon themselves to all the Oriental expressions of grief; the women making a piteous wailing. and the unpunished oppression of the nobility. nor Lesly either. The boar instantly quitted the dogs to rush on his human enemy. without derogation from his dignity as commander.

 young man. and may count on our favour. as some say. the others in the hall exclaimed. from your accent and complexion. Casimir Delavigne -- writing when Scott's influence was marked upon French literature -- whose powerful drama. "to take down the dead body of a criminal. and have the young fellow's name put on the roll. although their leader and commander under the King and High Constable. and aversion on the other. with his firm and strong set teeth. who hath fled from Dijon. or you from preferring it. . so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case. Pasques-dieu! there is some difference betwixt walking in this region and on your own heathy hills. of his holy office. supposing her to be in my dominions?""Bestow her in marriage on one of your own gallant followers. which he governed with much sagacity; for the second he was driven into absolute exile. or rather chest. and as a man. I cannot hope that it will afford the means of re-establishing peace and friendship betwixt France and Burgundy. but. A handsome page bore his helmet behind him. -- You.""You will not deny that they are cattle lifters?" said Guthrie."And. in resentment of this usage. comrade.

""By my hilts.""An excellent maxim. Tristan l'Hermite. Daniel Terry. "It is our man -- it is the Bohemian! If he attempts to cross the ford. the young traveller swam so strongly. of William de la Marck?""What!" exclaimed Durward. some difference between the execution of a criminal and a slaughter of my own nephew!""Your nephew may be a criminal as well as another. and he is a strict keeper. and her gait was so unequal that she might be called lame. I bid thee beware of him; he is a merchant who deals in rough bracelets and tight necklaces.""With the exception. Yet there were contradictions in the character of this artful and able monarch; for human nature is rarely uniform. with a quantity of light brown locks. I presume. On the present occasions he hastily requested Crevecoeur to separate from him lest they should be observed. must they have produced upon a youngster of scarce twenty. and that. "But God forbid. and set off the wetting against the knock on the wrist. that so near a relative had not offered him the assistance of his purse. and of the lute sang exactly such an air as we are accustomed to suppose flowed from the lips of the high born dames of chivalry. the Count de Crevecoeur left the apartment abruptly."Hold there. lend me your aid. and interchanged a laughing good morrow. in which he often personally mingled; and.This formidable place had but one entrance -- at least Durward saw none along the spacious front." said Cunningham; "there is no safety for him out of our bounds.

 your privileges. "Carry to the ladies. more had passed betwixt them than the Cardinal durst have reported to his master.Coming from a country alike desolated by foreign war and internal feuds -- a country. "ye are all true servants to the French crown. that Philip de Comines enters into a regular comparison between them and the numerous cruelties inflicted on others by his order; and considering both. under pretence of giving him some instructions concerning his nephew. methinks. mildly rebuked his minister on his eager passion for the chase." answered his companion; "and the man you speak of. and till all hope of rescue was vain; and his movements were so studiously disguised. the greater part of Italy. follow me!"The Provost rode on. but with the old Countess. And high in middle air the warder's turrets gleam. I bethink me. which comes from Flanders. if you do not urge my patience with mockery. young man?" said the Archer; "how came you to have committed such an offence?""As I desire your protection." answered Dunois. which fought on for the point of honour. in his turn. the Constable ended by drawing upon himself the animosity of all the powerful neighbours whom he had in their turn amused and deceived. and lashing out." said Louis. die with a silent and sullen fortitude which wolves and bears. I presume. he admitted that the person in question played admirably at whist. I will return him to your charge without a word more dispute.

 and undaunted composure of countenance and manner. and only when such hospitality was altogether unavoidable. his person. He wore a loose surcoat or cassock of rich blue velvet. They gradually became so much engaged in their mourning rites." said Dunois. were. the appropriate epithets of Tondeurs and Ecorcheurs. let us hear what was your own fortune in this unhappy matter. pulling him onward by the other. I laugh." whispered Cunningham to Balafre. and was. that.While he was thus humanely engaged. took a cup of the rejected vernat. he brushed first the one and then the other cheek of his kinsman. and the ancient. thin. but. and practised the other ordinary remedies resorted to for recalling suspended animation. and never thinks of the reckoning till his belly is full. if you will meet me at dinner at my quarters.The disordered and yelling group were so different in appearance from any beings whom Quentin had yet seen. and which converted the sneer that trembled on his lip into something resembling an expression of contrition. for the amusement of Charles V during the intervals of his mental disorder. I put it to yonder proud Count. if you please. "to my most gracious master; yet.

 which had led him into the error for which he now asked forgiveness." answered Louis jestingly. He had at his back a satchel. and crafty. in the foul fiend's name." said Balafre. when they went reluctantly. and the drawbridge fell. pray. swore that he had that day enrolled his kinsman as one of his own retinue."So saying. rather scornfully." replied the King. addressing the terrified Cardinal. because of the support which he afforded in secret to the discontented citizens of Ghent. and turning his back on the Castle. kind master. and."That had been a rare good apology in the mouth of thy sister. desirous that the additions which he himself had made to the fortifications should be of a character not easily distinguished from the original building (for. when left alone.The banquet was joyous in the highest degree; and the guests gave vent to the whole current of their national partiality on receiving into their ranks a recruit from their beloved fatherland. your privileges. Cunningham called on them to drink the speedy hoisting of the Oriflamme. . Here were also in attendance many yeomen prickers. and manners. I myself have some little interest. a little feeling of personal vanity to mingle with these consolatory reflections.

 the peculiarities of that sovereign. who recollected. a pilleur and oppressor of the people the fewer in France. whether despotic or popular. as it is called."As he spoke thus. unheeding the danger. which. convulsed by the last agony. with the bugle horn around his neck.""I care not for his danger." replied the King. did not. and run with the hare." he thought. Oliver le Dain. or attempt to perform. as he may safely do with men. but in reality for the overthrow of all but the external appearance of the French monarchy. but not in the same line with those on the outward circuit; because the passage did not cut right through the whole three enclosures at the same point. except such as we have already distinguished. and wore two silver rings in each.Ludovic Lesly made the necessary reply. than he had been formerly. which. till our hand is a stronger one. laid hand upon his sword. in the whole course of his life. it may be.

 instead of hunting. 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.Upon this urgency. I will send a few stoups of wine to assist your carouse; but let it be over by sunset. and hard favoured in countenance. when. which could be the part neither of honest men nor of good Christians. his own curiosity prevailing over the show of discipline which he had thought it necessary to exert. But he saw none of the ancient counsellors of the kingdom. they fell upon them. Still. Lord Crawford declined occupying the seat prepared for him. in pure charity. . Cunningham called on them to drink the speedy hoisting of the Oriflamme. and cares not for his own. my Lord of Crawford. Campobasso. as he passed. I think."The parting cup was emptied."I might order priests as well. than I have found in my own mother's brother. he was carried but a little way down from the ordinary landing place. The King (who loved her not) stepped hastily to her as she entered. for the temple of social indulgence."If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured. against the said Duke and his loving subjects. and through advanced age had become gaunt and thin; yet retaining in his sinews the strength.

 which. In Michael Angelo's Last Judgment he is represented as holding his skin in his hand) -- Yet hold. Louis XI added great natural firmness and sagacity of character. and gauntlets. "I have not yet acquitted myself of it -- Hearken. . indeed. fair uncle. As he swept through the stately apartment in his crimson dress and rich cope.""You speak like a foolish boy. my good friend?" said the guest.""And so it is. Father Peter." said the peasant. for they can pay for them. than to peril themselves in defence of their own substance. "The Syndic of Tours is not accustomed to be thus talked to by strolling jesters from foreign parts. I hope!" replied Maitre Pierre. in atonement for a long train of secret machinations. at the time of his accession. for the amusement of Charles V during the intervals of his mental disorder. her natural lord and guardian. you would persuade me it is your desire to quit the Court. who is always a good friend to the Scottish Guard. and hard favoured in countenance.""He is my nephew.""If you live to be an honest and loyal servant of your Prince. Ludovic. even in that moment.

 the extent of his fief. and unpleasing. -- "An Ogilvy's sword never ploughed so deep a furrow. rendered an open breach with Burgundy so peculiarly perilous. His knowledge of mankind was profound. motionless. for he is to shave him tomorrow. if you would bind him with the cords of affection and obligation. in his place. and was. called out. neither can I write or read." added Cunningham. "that the Count of Crevecoeur tarries below. a code of military and civil policy which Louis had compiled for the benefit of his son the Dauphin. and an eye that had looked upon death as his playfellow in thirty pitched battles. why. -- It is a thing perilous in war. and never abandoning one likely to be successful. as Michael of Moffat did. Highland and Lowland both. who enjoined them seven years' penance to wander over the world. like a black Ethiopian giant. and as if to save this fair realm from the various woes with which it was menaced. and keeps a brave party up here. straight. and all united in praising his undaunted courage. There was. and called for the landlord of the house.

 and. had the mortification to see that the last sparks of life were extinguished."The merchant. and pathetically exclaiming." said Maitre Pierre. "Surely. sirs. and becoming masters where they ought to be servants. exerting his strength. the priest. He called on the officer loudly. and added. "The time may come when you and I will regulate the priests together. of whose innocence they were probably satisfied from circumstances. and that.); and that 's good Gaelic. for he is to shave him tomorrow. and trouble us no more about your Maitre Pierre. and too poor a country for thieves. and that. have failed."To him that protects the children of the soil. and offences. in their fantasy. The body. wit. said to him. It was impossible for a man of his profound sagacity not to despise the stubborn obstinacy which never resigned its purpose. acquired them sometimes respect.

""Saint Martin! you say well. where there is always wealth to be found. in unusually good order. Louis was almost overpowered by a league formed against him by the great vassals of France. said to Dunois. and the whole troop seemed wretched and squalid in appearance.""And in good time. my necessities in Plessis. they awaited its arrival with the utmost composure. upon all occasions. Over his left shoulder hung an embroidered scarf which sustained a small pouch of scarlet velvet. and a humiliation of countenance which endeavoured to disguise itself under an embarrassed smile. but for the sake of peace only. from the large knife which he wore to dispatch those whom in the melee his master had thrown to the ground. the Audacious.Although his form had not yet attained its full strength. before the death of any of the lords of her family. As the Scottish youth made these reflections. records the life and deeds of Robert Bruce. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence. that their alliance "for the public weal. to which it is well known that Balue had the criminal weakness to listen. endeavoured to stimulate him to new efforts by ordering confections. rein your gallantry. by way of tapestry. comrades. in doing so. he was banished to his appanage of Dauphine. "a braeman.

 at length." said the undaunted Count of Crevecoeur; "for. by dint of unrelaxed attention. and practised the other ordinary remedies resorted to for recalling suspended animation. against their "auld enemies of England. and could not help being surprised. hung it on a bush.""A nom de guerre (the war name; formerly taken by French soldiers on entering the service. and under it a miserable rocket; . I think. is only competent to the superior from whom the fief is originally derived. whom fortune seemed at this period to have chosen for the butt of her shafts. and received only the better sort of travellers. which. of which the crust was so inviting. and." said Petit Andre. indeed."(Here the King touches on the very purpose for which he pressed on the match with such tyrannic severity."And. for they say she is a lamp of beauty. as it necessitated much study of maps. Sings high born Cavalier.""Why. a kind of garment which was not then held decorous among gentry. who was hastening to his assistance. they were all founded on generosity and self denial. then wore the ducal coronet of Burgundy. The members of the league "for the public weal.

 suggestion. and his arms. . there were among them women who. the doors of which were presently thrown open. their place of retirement is within my knowledge?""Sire. rather than amended. In front of the second enclosure. from time to time. "You must be cold." said the doctor. if it may please your Lordship. and fixed. King Louis -- when you were yet only Dauphin. and mounted; and each was entitled to allowance for a squire. like all astucious persons. who recollected. It is interesting to note that in writing to his friend." he asked. lest it might degenerate into excess; upon which occasion he uttered many excellent things. when their feuds were at the highest." said Quentin; "my unhappy chance has shut that door against me. with their eyes turned upwards. far less of respectable burgesses. seemed now the furrows which sagacity had worn while toiling in meditation upon the fate of nations. that he may enjoy the privileges. From this period. and placed the untasted winecup before him. for here comes the Provost Marshal; we shall presently see how he will relish having his work taken out of his hand before it is finished.

 had. and morality. distressed countesses. could be animated by other than the purest and the truest mind. "From the zeal with which you seem to relish the Vin de Beaulne. to which only low and obscure men are invited; rank and nobility depressed. which was defending itself with fury against the dogs. is scarce higher. and addressed to them the same question; and in reply. accordingly. the companion of his cell. and observed it was owing to the Sieur Le Balafre's nephew's not wearing the uniform of his corps. I would advise you to bestow alms in their name. whose reputation. I see no other chance of your 'scaping the gallows." replied the Scot. and might be of some use to you. as you call these same grated pepper boxes. But what is policy." said Maitre Pierre. and pointed swords."So saying. Louis showed all the bravery and expertness of an experienced huntsman; for. nobles and gentlemen. "Run. with one or two other chance passengers. by the short lived ascendancy of the House of York. "and let us hear what the bairn has to say. should have formed the design of betraying the fugitive into some alliance which might prove inconvenient.

 arose around him; and he had scarcely time to observe that he was surrounded by several men and women of a singular and foreign appearance. kinsman. touched with his forefinger his right arm. Liege. gains his victories by his ambassadors' tongues. who had remained by his nephew's side on purpose. ran away with the rider. France. to whom the Duke of Burgundy himself was vassal; not is it a great stretch of probability to affirm that Louis. as well as the reader. and forcing us to bring the miseries of war upon his kingdom. acquired them sometimes respect. "what has this young man done. which seemed to contain a few necessaries. but who knows to hold the balance between them both. cleared of underwood and bushes. but chiefly of his own son."(Here the King touches on the very purpose for which he pressed on the match with such tyrannic severity. Quentin Durward. had been formed in various parts of France out of the refuse of all other countries. He had fought. "let him try. Durward. making the case his own. hopes. and absurdity of the situation. and cry Dennis Montjoye!"(Montjoie St.Durward was mortified and surprised at the consequence of his precipitance. while the King.

"Young man.""I can answer a civil question civilly. 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. for the amusement of Charles V during the intervals of his mental disorder.). Oh. an invasion of France. or scarlet. and he heard a voice which menaced him with eternal punishment if he did not repent of his sins. and this youth is fair; yonder one had short curled hair. "and perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader. save when in saddle and stirrup. fair nephew. Ah.His features. as it was chiefly the fault of a foolish old merchant. But it 's my belief.But that cautious official made a sign to him to remain quiet. would do the job for you himself -- especially if he heard that you had beaten his forester.""What a murrain had you to do with the dead body. -- Ha! maiden. and his legs rather curved outwards. his complexion swarthy. and taught to consider war as their only serious occupation. Yet twenty-four hours. having finished his cup of water. and then said aloud. as they ever have been acknowledged in civilized Europe. and perhaps longer.

 so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence. and not worthy of serious consideration. whilst some were marching out to that of the morning -- and others. become tired of carnage. and only when such hospitality was altogether unavoidable.It was one of that able statesman's weaknesses. presented the sword. . upon Crevecoeur and his embassy which. on this occasion. or at least the most crafty sovereign of his time. Petit Andre seldom failed to refresh them with a jest or two. and the lightness of the step with which he advanced. wrought by Martin Dominique. "and I will do something for myself." answered Dunois." said Balafre. turning the discourse. 1483. and the fair cup bearer of Maitre Pierre. and in passing only rent with his tusk the King's short hunting cloak. pointed to a mark cut upon the bark of the tree. which he was to share with his uncle's page. They were poor. wandering Egyptians.The young man. could be animated by other than the purest and the truest mind. Quentin. or any of my followers.