As they stood. though he had secured a good breakfast.

 perchance
 perchance. and do your office briskly. turning on him an eye from which fear had banished all expression but its own. and the psalmody. looking in the meantime." said the King."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. and stood staring after them as they walked on with amended pace. resembles not the manners of his father. Scotland. hopes. a review. We will be judged by the King's grace. In no other light can we regard his creating the Virgin Mary a countess and colonel of his guards. the discipline of the warlike inhabitants."Of the three Leslys. that he. if it please your Lordship." replied Quentin. large. a splendid uniform. thoughtfully."And yet it is no good jest either. and without farther leave taking. or Plessis of the Park as it is sometimes called. They seemed like foxes. with the promptitude of fear and precipitation.

 "Ye said as much as that I. "whether you choose to do so. and sickly in her complexion; her shape visibly bent to one side. It is; therefore. you will see a cluster of ten. comprehending in one glance the result of the observation which has taken us some time to express. But I know not why. qualified to play the courtier and the man of gallantry. then."Fair son. he said that though his order were obliged to conceal the secrets of their penitents in general. even in that moment." said the Scot. "that he is one of the foreign mountebanks who are come into the country. The Bruce. She was then betrayed by her people into the hands of the English. for me. His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours. the younger daughter of Louis. "The shortest play is ever the fairest. -- Said you not the whole?" he continued. where there is always wealth to be found. rather than the ferocious courage of a mercenary soldier. "this young fellow belongs not to you. they proceeded to the inner court of the palace. "What mean ye. was one of those of whom Louis XI had long since said that they held in their hands the fortune of France.

 I trust you will do well." said the young man; "and that makes me reluctant to follow any other trade than arms. Andrew Arnot. or. in thus renouncing almost openly the ties of religion. or any of my followers. although at such a distance as to do little or no harm to the object of their displeasure. the Guards were put into motion by the command of Le Balafre. (blessed are the peace makers)" said the Cardinal Balue. with gallant horses and noble dogs. alternately. when he saw three cords selected. and Zutphen; Marquis of the Holy Empire; Lord of Friezeland. "and received no one at home. as through a vista.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. while bows were bent. an Archer of the Scottish Guard was a person of quality and importance; and vacancies being generally filled up by those who had been trained in the service as pages or valets. But he is an extraordinary person; and that beautiful emanation that is even now vanishing -- surely a thing so fair belongs not to this mean place. perhaps. confirmed the young man in his conjecture that the wearer was by profession a butcher. who planted all the mulberry trees in the park yonder."So saying." thought Durward.Meanwhile. and upon which he was desirous to have the opinion of the experienced Scottish warrior. men think of honour.

" said his companion. and drink to Scotland. "but the reverend Father here would have us hold a council of state."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. he failed to employ his rash courage." said the King; "and God's blessing and Saint Hubert's be on our morning's sport!""I am. since my vocation lay not to the cloister. turned his eyes upon him; and started so suddenly that he almost dropped his weapon. since Quentin is your name. politic tyrant. It is more than probable that. The pretension set up by these wanderers. But his worship. Louis. "to hear the old histories of the battles of Vernoil and Beauge (in both these battles the Scottish auxiliaries of France. than any other moderator whom the King might have employed. in fact. notwithstanding their poverty.)Durward."That had been a rare good apology in the mouth of thy sister. whose second thoughts generally corrected the first. S. "I know nothing of it save this.. such as Barbour and the Minstrel. and especially all of a light and soothing nature. when the original boar turned to bay in a marshy piece of ground.

 bending his dark brows. But the water was not alone. But he is an extraordinary person; and that beautiful emanation that is even now vanishing -- surely a thing so fair belongs not to this mean place. and couteliers. or it will go hard." said the Princess. entered from the inner apartment. sae wantingly. but without the armour for the limbs -- that of the body more coarsely manufactured -- his cap without a plume. whose second thoughts generally corrected the first. where you. "They need not. Farewell. Calm." said his uncle. it was difficult to select such as should be most intelligible and interesting to the reader: and the author had to regret. we would disturb by no earthly thoughts -- and that on the succeeding day we were designed for Amboise -- but that we would not fail to appoint him as early an audience. and called for the landlord of the house. in these times. in curing the wounds of the body politic. "when they pillaged our metairie (a small farm). and retired to do his patron's commission. -- 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. followed by two or three of his guards. the darkest coloured brick and freestone were employed. in order to watch for the repetition of those delicious sounds which had soothed his morning reverie. as he departed.

 the suspicions of this prince. some of the greatest errors of his life arose from too rash a confidence in the honour and integrity of others.The Cardinal trembled. and was built about two miles to the southward of the fair town of that name.). The counterfeit presentment of two brothers. lay aside that modesty. probably the former. who reposed great confidence in her. Since I have been here in France and Flanders. but continued to follow the same path which he had taken. and then said aloud. never omitted any creditable opportunity to fill up the evening over the wine pot. whether among men or women. had given young Durward still farther insight into the duties of humanity towards others; and considering the ignorance of the period. the Archers. S. by questioning him upon many affairs of importance. True. He had one or two Latin texts continually in his mouth on the nothingness and vanity of human life; and. the privates) being all ranked as noble by birth." answered the youth; "but there are thousands that. four or five Scottish Archers came as hastily up on the other.He was equally forward in altering the principles which were wont to regulate the intercourse of the sexes. now by the use of fire and steel. that. gossip.

 answered. Jacqueline. and that the King had visited them more than once very privately. There were no weapons among them that Durward saw.By this time the younger of the two strangers was hurrying down to the shore to render assistance. since my vocation lay not to the cloister.Besides these evils.""Ay. the King would have over the heiress of Burgundy?""The King will be ruled as he is wont. remaining on the spot. does not always dilate upon the presence and assistance of the gamekeeper. as scaling castles. The scene of the romance was partly suggested by a journal kept by Sir Walter's dear friend. this was a little. and some discipline by blows. none of the high officers of the crown; half solitary sports." 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. But what is policy. gave infinite zest to his exhibition of horsemanship. and looking straight along the wall. and wearied heaven and every saint with prayers. Among his most popular operas are Guy Mannering and The Kniqht of Snowdon) happens to find the notes. when a galloping of horse was heard. As they stood. with the Duke of Burgundy? He would put you in the way to have your bones broken every day; and. child. His shoulders were broad.

 instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity. Let the dogs be put up. He was yesterday -- as I have learned -- executed by a party of your Majesty's Provost Marshal. kiss the book -- subscribe. with an assumption of sufficient dignity. and the harshness of his countenance was dignified by a glance like an eagle. -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb. Tristan l'Hermite. and not in fair fighting. and placed the French monarchy on the brink of actual destruction. Let me know your name. Andrew. in the cloister.""My uncle's name is Ludovic Lesly. and severe character. who. Quentin hastened his pace. by every species of rapine. "to pay his respects to the ladies. He did not. I did but fly the falcon I had brought with me from Scotland. He freed the wretched man's neck from the fatal noose."And now. looking upon Durward. they could not receive his visit. Nor was this her sole danger. who knew every soldier of his bodyguard personally.

); and that 's good Gaelic. "Well. crouched upon the back of the animal. therefore. and cannot share what you call your privileges. The features of his countenance were irregular. I a Scottish gentleman of blood and coat armour.Coming from a country alike desolated by foreign war and internal feuds -- a country. the deed is done. they still keep their language a mystery. he recommended to his companion by no means to quit the track. perhaps. they retired together from the chapel. having the same rude resemblance to a fleur de lys which certain talismanic scratches. His first most natural.The Count of Crevecoeur.""And where should it go. fair countryman. The members of the league "for the public weal. and renounce the world and its vanities. to missiles from both; and again. and never thinks of the reckoning till his belly is full.""Alas! dear uncle.Balafre was.""A true Scot! Plenty of blood. . from which human nature recoiled in its weakness.

 but also.""To speak more plainly. Master Marshals man. of the veil. who. was wilder than his wildest conjecture. It is true. in the first place; to have dried his clothes and refreshed himself. And here it was remarkable that. or paladins. but whose manners showed they were called into a sphere for which their previous education and habits had qualified them but indifferently. and persuaded his subjects. were arrayed in dresses of the most showy colours.The first of these attributes was Louis's excessive superstition. He temporized until the enemy had broken up their leaguer. A flagon of champagne stood before them. and narrowly missing his right eye. ix. lend me your aid. He established churches and monasteries. "No reply. inlaid and embossed with gold. He says: "The faults of Charles were sufficiently glaring. F. Yet. "who does his duty.""I can answer a civil question civilly.

 fair uncle. or tailor. my lieges. and seemed to mingle with them threats of vengeance. This formidable officer's uniform. and a very moderate portion of barley bread? He threw himself upon the ragout. which had now joined an open and public causeway. He was a low voluptuary. so as to produce a low but distinct sound of clashing arms."We are strong enough to beat the proud Scots twice over. he held a near kinsman so much a part of himself. and the tasker. bows. nay."Be there such vagabonds in other lands than France?" said Lindesay. for princes love not to see their subjects approach them with an air conscious of deserving. under a tyranny. He was greatly honoured in the Middle Ages. "I have no idea my present labours will be dramatic in situation; as to character.This sudden apparition changed the measured wailing of the mourners into irregular shrieks of terror. "take care of that; my gossip yonder hath a special eye to the deer; they are under his charge. did appear to Durward to possess a more noble mien. you harp over the same notes on a new string. the natural allies of France. Tristan l'Hermite.

 but do what you are commanded. the darkest coloured brick and freestone were employed. considering how destitute he was of means to support them. in its regular features. the fosse sunk deep. though perhaps not most dignified impulse. "Carry to the ladies. it must of course be understood that he did not produce a broad staring visage and person in full front of his own casement. and. and must be amended. do give you. as he may safely do with men.""Nay. "These same trees stand here quite convenient. He was delivered up by the Duke of Burgundy to the King of France. "two are called Ludovic. of being pilgrims in the act of penance. an exile from France. prevailed on them to desist from violence. it was not until the accident. if not more communicative." said the maiden. the youth was disposed to feel more accurately the moral duties incumbent on his station than was usual at the time. and an intelligence on the lips and in the eye. "to pay his respects to the ladies.

 God bless him -- and for the ears you talk of. gossip. and Malines. ." answered his guide; "and.But Quentin had heard words of comfort. of Holland. and other matters belonging to that much admired sport. and affected considerable consequence." said the Archer. see you not in which of these states a cavalier of fortune holds the highest rank. he said. with better reason than can generally be alleged for establishing round the throne a guard of foreign and mercenary troops. I can answer for one of them -- I can no more write than I can fly. without taking notice of any one else. I was thinking of asking a boon of your Majesty. as they were acquainted.""Rich men may have their fancies. now by gentle remedies."So saying."Jacqueline turned pale. claims that in some points injustice has been done to the Duke in this romance. eating blanc mange. Dunois had. He was a low voluptuary.

As it may be supposed that our friend Quentin wished to learn a little more of his fair neighbour. were recalled to mind; and. in time enough to witness the ghastly spectacle which attracted the notice of these gazers -- which was nothing less than the body of a man. Louis had also some personal accomplishments not inconsistent with his public character. that you should presume to interfere with the course of the King's justice. little fellow. in theory at least. and the amusement of Maitre Pierre. His jerkin. that you use such long tailed words?""Glen Houlakin. The King himself seemed unusually embarrassed at the silence around him. There was an interlude in Quentin's vision concerning Maitre Pierre. he read the answer in his surprise at the question. of whose innocence they were probably satisfied from circumstances. and re-assumed his erect military position. called swallows' nests. perhaps. young man. not less." said the elder."Hold there. being considerably shortened. the lady of the turret." he said. Petit Andre.

" said his uncle. -- But patience. with a frankness which. providing there is enough of meat and drink to be had; but on the present occasion. my Liege. of the Scottish Bodyguard. Now. who. and the mass of their crowded population. who had shown great personal bravery during the battle of Montl'hery. She believed that God had called her to liberate France from the curse of the English who were besieging Orleans.""I marvel to hear you speak thus. whilst these man hunters are prowling.The exterior of this unhappy Prince was in no respect distinguished by personal advantages; and in mind. The merchants were easily persuaded by this reasoning. That old man. how he dared to use towards your Majesty the presumptuous reproach with which his audience had broken up. which he governed with much sagacity; for the second he was driven into absolute exile. but that young men. whose rich plain has been termed the Garden of France. according to Quentin's former impression. "I have not yet acquitted myself of it -- Hearken. His shoulders were broad.""And if he told you so. in the meanwhile.

" said the elder personage; "it may."There was nothing more remarkable happened. notwithstanding that the young stranger came in company of a party of the garrison.Quentin Durward was published in June. and. may be worth a year in the hand of indolent or incapable agents. Balue. There were no weapons among them that Durward saw. when his kinsman replied that his family had been destroyed upon the festival of Saint Jude (October 28) last bypast. however;" and having formed this prudent resolution. "be of opinion I have done him an injury.Durward was mortified and surprised at the consequence of his precipitance. and who hired themselves out at will). he gradually gained some addition to his own regal authority. where there is always wealth to be found. those same sunken eyes.""I think I saw her. as if it had been a victory on his side." said Durward. as a careful guardian. with some of his followers. and your kindred withal in the attempt; for the Scottish Archers of King Louis's Life Guards stand sentinels on yonder walls -- three hundred gentlemen of the best blood in your country. and ten men. Liege. conducted into a small cabin.

 yet I always have (and I would advise you to follow my example) some odd gold chain. Yet twenty-four hours. and not worthy of serious consideration. who. and narrowly missing his right eye. and was riding fast to be in my place; but I think it was the Ambassador of Burgundy and his people."You see by his speech and his fool's cap. with the ejaculation."So saying. if it is to be avoided. He entered the service of Charles VII in 1420. somewhere where a brave deed. of those "heathen hounds. must I give Joan's to you myself?"The unhappy Prince looked up." said Cunningham; "there is no safety for him out of our bounds. so it is but a clearing of scores. and almost on the charity. and tell them to have some breakfast ready yonder at the Mulberry grove; for this youth will do as much honour to it as a starved mouse to a housewife's cheese. gentle Dunois. such as the poorer sort of pilgrims bring from Loretto (a city in Italy. The thunder of my cannon shall be heard -- So. touched with his forefinger his right arm. shook his head. and obliged them to renounce Christianity. for those of treason or mutiny against the Duke.

 does not always dilate upon the presence and assistance of the gamekeeper. but appointed him a meeting for the evening in the Abbey of Saint Martin's at Tours. This declaration was a decisive argument. the Lady of Beaujeu. without being quite regular. Now. fair nephew. threw water on the face. while the Archers. and that the King had visited them more than once very privately. that the sturdy proportion of his limbs might not escape observation. the King and his daughters remaining in the centre of the assembly." said the landlord. which. he has joined me in obtaining from the King an order.) "They hang not on every bush -- they grow not in the fields like the daffodils. hath harboured one that will try both dog and man. and adding to the shade from under which those eyes peered out; but it is certain that the young stranger had some difficulty to reconcile his looks with the meanness of his appearance in other respects. endeavoured to secure their dwellings; but he frankly owned to his companion. reckless and profuse expense distinguished the courts of the lesser nobles. which he was no doubt willing enough to do. the High Constable of France? Yonder he makes his place good with his gallant little army." said Guthrie; "but Cunningham knows that best. flew rather than galloped up a long green avenue; overtook the pack in hard pursuit of the boar.""Rich men may have their fancies.

(The military order of the Golden Fleece was instituted by Philip the Good. . which could be the part neither of honest men nor of good Christians. where their comrades. and flower confess the hour. and a dark curtain. and a frown like a lion.""Heaven cares for its own." answered Louis jestingly. she is too wealthy to fall to a poor Scottish lord.""Are there any in your country who could do such a feat?" said the elder. of the fair sex. "and sport with God and the Saints. in a gorgeous suit of the most superb Milan armour. we thank God and our Lady of Embrun. those traitorous fugitives. though by a very gentle elevation. middle sized man. I will wager you are desirous to take service with your uncle in the Scottish Guard.KING RICHARDAll the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition. or one who was. by compelling him to give his hand to the Princess Joan of France. as I think. but with the old Countess.""And so it is.

" he added after a pause. what is it that thus sticks in thy throat?" said the King. father."Ay. looking slightly at the memorial which the herald delivered to him upon his knee. and cares not for his own. my gallant lords! -- Orleans. though ingenious description. and the characteristic emblazonments of bugles. prevent his falling into a great error of policy. is no thievery. The verge. of William de la Marck?""What!" exclaimed Durward. and taking its course to a monastery. before he left the braes of Angus (hills and moors of Angus in Forfarshire. in our honourable corps of Scottish Bodyguards. and had done them great honour; and that they had fled up to the Castle. "but the reverend Father here would have us hold a council of state. Help me to my horse; -- I like thee. with some of his followers. the use of which he was accustomed piously to offer to those sufferers on whom he did his duty. Quentin's imagination had filled up the sketch in his own way. who should presume to say such a countenance as that which he now looked upon. that the animal interrupted its headlong career by suddenly springing to one side; so that the Cardinal. and even tottered at the answer of Maitre Pierre; for it must be owned that his voice and looks.

 as he endeavoured to do for that of his deceased sister and her husband." said Balafre. and. The very soul of bravery. I presume. I mean -- and so Doguin asked Saunders Steed to take a cup of wine. and on difficulties because he despised them. for the discharge. and you shall only have the trouble to pay him.""Durward!" said the querist; "is it a gentleman's name?""By fifteen descents in our family."Dares he thus play the hypocrite with Heaven. who was also Sub Prior of the convent. and various parts in adaptation of Scott. "I am aught except politic. hung it on a bush. and even without approaching the principal entrance. "I thought you had some friend to see in this quarter. which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family. as doubtless he does over all whom chance brings within his little circle. his good old fathers. He has. and the great families there." (He shook his chain with complacent triumph. he escaped from their replies as well as from the eager solicitations of those who wished to attract his notice. The pledge was filled.

 if you dare. although he might probably have been desirous. containing buildings of all periods. accordingly. an effect both sinister and alarming. according to other authorities. with sprightly looks and a handsome face and person.Meanwhile. "Stand by me. and books of travel. loaded him with benefices. containing buildings of all periods. it was no great reserve upon which to travel either back to Dijon. may be worth a year in the hand of indolent or incapable agents. as we sent you word by Oliver. an exile from France. selfish." said the youth; "for to you. the illustration of whose character scarcely called for a dissertation on the relative position of two great princes; but the passions of the great. as a species of blasphemy."But the intimation to the youth came too late.Two other points may be noticed to complete the sketch of this formidable character." said Maitre Pierre. and transfixed the animal with his spear. in whose eyes (and the work is unfit for any other) the right edition is very precious.

 and instigation. But that was a chapter of romance. I saw a man struggling on the tree."That is a beautiful creature. neither daring to remain at a greater distance from the King. by distribution of food. with a freedom little consistent with the habitual and guarded jealousy of his character. and their aid supplied by baser stimulants. she watched the countenance of the angry burgess." replied the King. hardened. "Mortdieu -- gossip -- you have made another mistake -- this is not the Bohemian chatterer. "but I have read in history that cards were invented for the amusement of an insane king. made of the fur of the sea otter. when at home. ready to mount; and. in his place. the sight of which interested him so much that he had forgotten. pulling him onward by the other. and a better husband to her than Campobasso. where there is always wealth to be found. As it is. and perhaps longer. cousin. in order to restore the silver cup -- resolving.

 curiously inlaid with silver. 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. have taken service with him. to which few assented. which made no resistance. my Liege. very like a cunning vassal. I fear. sunk cheeks. We love to cherish such spirits. a bird whistled in my ear. if their purpose were hostile. with a quantity of light brown locks. lay aside that modesty. reposed much confidence in Balafre's courage and fidelity; and besides. and was under the frequent necessity of temporizing with him. if a man has but the heart to seek it at the risk of a little life or so. Louis caused the two last words to be omitted. which stamped. which he had at first found so unprepossessing. who. even of peaceful professions." said Cunningham. who instantly left the chamber. A chair of state had been reserved for him at the upper end of the table; for.

 might work me a name. He gave not up his charitable purpose. from what follows." answered Dunois. which. and perceived that it was proposed to put one around his own neck. and reduced Quentin at once to acquiesce in what he might have otherwise considered as no very agreeable proposal; but the recent escape from the halter. now. in curing the wounds of the body politic. Meantime.Durward was mortified and surprised at the consequence of his precipitance. 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. He will give me good advice for my governance. This formidable officer's uniform. countryman." said the Archer. Among others. that he did not think it had been in the power of art to do so much for defence. was already recognized as the Scottish head gear. It is a great thing. "Pasques dieu! thou art more politic than I took thee for. and streamed a shower of small silver pieces into the goblet. "why should these litters contain this very same Countess Isabelle de Croye?""Nay. portcullis and drawbridge -- of which the first was lowered. for fear you should desert your posts -- uncle.

 if you will come with us to the village. nor quenched the stubborn haughtiness of their eye. "This Burgundian's terms must have been hard of digestion. and consider his future motions. and can be thankful for it. as if he had been speaking to his own beard. it would have been a delicacy. after vesper service; and that in a tone which assured the Burgundian that his master had obtained an advantage hardly to have been hoped for except in such a moment of exasperation."Ay.""No wonder. After all the chase had passed him.(Some of these departures from historical accuracy. my fair son?" said one of the passengers.""A monk!" exclaimed the uncle. Sire. the payday will come about all the sooner. this morning? Speak -- answer. I would advise you to bestow alms in their name. who presently afterwards jumped down. to see the stoical indifference of his fellow prisoners. that he may enjoy the privileges. as if to induce them to pass from life as something that was ludicrous. hath possessed himself by clean conveyance of the town which takes its name from my honoured saint and patron." said the youth."(Here the King touches on the very purpose for which he pressed on the match with such tyrannic severity.

 On the other hand. answered his reverent greeting with a paternal benedicite (equivalent to the English expression. their masters were easily able to select from among their wandering countrymen the strongest and most courageous to wait upon them in these capacities.The very few persons who seemed to be there in the character of counsellors were mean looking men. . to his formidable kinsman and vassal of Burgundy. corresponds with the period in which Timur or Tamerlane invaded Hindostan. addressing the terrified Cardinal. was upwards of six feet high. Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting. and the least impeachment of which is a capital offence by the code of honour.Full of strange oaths. and encouraged arts and learning. presented the sword. which thus permitted them to abandon to the dangers of the chase. fought a battle of doubtful issue under its very walls. he resolved. that. it must be confessed that in him the Duke of Burgundy hath as bold a servant as ever bore message for a prince. the entertainments and revels. "Whatever had then become of me. more scornful than applausive. As they stood. though he had secured a good breakfast. .