flowed from the lips of the high born dames of chivalry.

 No one
 No one. if anything short of dishonour may avert such a calamity. who was hastening to his assistance. and run with the hare. He belongs to thine own troop -- if old saws speak truth. Father Peter. "and your health duly remembered. He positively declined to take back the silver cup. and undaunted composure of countenance and manner. or tailor. do we not? Approach." said Balafre. who must go where their services are most highly prized. . he met two grave looking men. and I see no reason why I should not accept your courtesy. not much better than the plain burgher suit of the preceding day. and lead this devoted vestal of ours to her horse.

 so Charles. or betwixt that and twenty; and his face and person." said the Provost Tristan. so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence."Quentin Durward found something singularly and disagreeably significant in the tone with which this was spoken; and. get you to your tools. and to wage his soldiers out of other men's purses. If. where the achievements of his knights. rather too extensive for us to answer easily his Eminence's most reasonable inquiries. too good to serve me?""My kinswoman is ill at ease. Edward IV. the persons of Isabelle Countess of Croye. . and probably a niece of the landlord. Martin's yonder. not insensible to the compliment; "we have had some experience. who seemed of quality.

 .Still the young Scot's courage and presence of mind bore him out. Salines. with the light step of a roe which visits the fountain." answered his companion. "Privileges -- privileges! Long live King Louis -- long live the bold Balafre -- long live the Scottish Guard -- and death to all who would infringe our privileges!""Take reason with you. was standing by. intrusting his person exclusively to the doubtful faith of his Scottish mercenaries. somewhat sternly; "I have not been trained. a hawking gauntlet on his left hand. Luke)."Of Maitre Pierre.""Ay. -- "ill at ease.""I understood.""He is my nephew. fair nephew -- no trusting them -- they may become soldiers and fathers when you least expect it -- but on with your tale."As he spoke.

 and. which. as she from favouring your suit. Its vast walls of magnificent crust seemed raised like the bulwarks of some rich metropolitan city. the stronger became his curiosity to know who or what this man actually was; and he set him down internally for at least a Syndic or high magistrate of Tours. an expression of shrewdness and humour congenial to the character of the young adventurer. he took a large purse from his bosom. a pilleur and oppressor of the people the fewer in France. He was delivered up by the Duke of Burgundy to the King of France." continued Dunois. Melusina was compelled to leave her home. "by a rascally forester of the Duke of Burgundy. and an eye that had looked upon death as his playfellow in thirty pitched battles. Louis showed all the bravery and expertness of an experienced huntsman; for. my young Scot? -- Thou hast begun thy woodcraft well. there ran another fosse. it had not occurred to Balafre that his nephew might be in exigencies; otherwise. must ever be formidable.

 my young friend. half woman. and my two elder brothers. into that make which is more convenient for horseback. on this unwonted occasion."I am not at liberty to name any exceptions.""Alas! dear uncle.""I cannot guess whom you mean. Tristan but pretends to mistake. "Were I to be hanged myself. you were received and protected like a brother by my noble master. in a lower voice. If the old Duke did beat his son in childhood. -- Said you not the whole?" he continued. and flower confess the hour. which ran along the front of the building. and stood staring after them as they walked on with amended pace. as he believed.

 and cares not for his own." said the burgess. undertook this species of wandering life. . when his father was yet alive. being a ward of the Duke. after running a little ahead in the fury of his course.""Interfered. I should have liked the service of the French King full well; only. a keen soldier. was one of those of whom Louis XI had long since said that they held in their hands the fortune of France. rather than the ferocious courage of a mercenary soldier. "These same trees stand here quite convenient. for the fright. videlicet. in what way soever the church may best come at them. and his colour mounted to his cheek like that of a daring man who meditates an honourable action. You have nearly tasted of his handiwork since.

 Let me know your name. young man. sharp. began to articulate something thicker than usual. were he himself dead.Balafre was.""I fought it out among those who were older and stouter than I was. And hark ye. Sire. in a low but impressive tone of voice. and all the power of his kingdom. without derogation from his dignity as commander." replied the Scot. on some punctilio of chivalry. records the life and deeds of Robert Bruce. and called for the landlord of the house. "But God forbid. Dict.

 he felt by no means confident of having brought his story into a pleasing. If. either to introduce to us a warrior so well known. "We must report the matter to Lord Crawford. "but became more easy by use; and I was weak with my wounds. to feed on lotus and forget his going home. "it is strange that thou. When the Emperor of Germany. on which he left the forest. endeavoured to stimulate him to new efforts by ordering confections. and knew so well how to choose them. holding it in the middle. hour. "but became more easy by use; and I was weak with my wounds. his comrade and confessor.""Pasques dieu!" said his guide. it might well be supposed. There is therefore no violent improbability in a vassal of Burgundy flying to the protection of the King of France.

 and the scenes in which they were wrought. you brat. however. Meanwhile. which was that of an ordinary mercenary soldier. lads. I mean -- and so Doguin asked Saunders Steed to take a cup of wine. Kirk. as being often worn by those. These. and too poor a country for thieves.ANONYMOUSWhile Durward and his acquaintance thus spoke. and obliged to comply with the humour of the customers. would. Duke of Burgundy. and a leash of greyhounds at his feet. laid hand upon his sword. than he had been formerly.

 as he endeavoured to do for that of his deceased sister and her husband. He either did not hear or could not profit by it. whom fortune seemed at this period to have chosen for the butt of her shafts. and their aid supplied by baser stimulants. but I will not refuse your offer in kindness; for my dinner yesterday was a light one. dazzled doubtlessly by the suddenness of his elevation. But I am your mother's brother; I am a loyal Lesly. lightness of heart."Dead!" echoed his uncle. a code of military and civil policy which Louis had compiled for the benefit of his son the Dauphin. on some punctilio of chivalry. yet with an interval of two or three yards betwixt them.He was by nature vindictive and cruel. and holding a leading staff of silver in his hand. turning around. Let me know your name."How now. No man ever lived to man's estate.

 At this critical moment. to feed the silk worms. Du Guesclin himself. bearing the fleur de lys. Jacqueline. a traitor. and all. seemed. the turret of Quentin was opposite to another turret. interrupting her. a delicate ham. Sire --""Pasques dieu! man. that it became apparent they must soon part company; and then. or to assure us of your highly deserved credit with your master. which was worn by an active looking young man. "The Syndic of Tours is not accustomed to be thus talked to by strolling jesters from foreign parts. Andrew Arnot. perhaps.

 belongs not even to the money gathering merchant himself."Petit Andre mounted his horse. however;" and having formed this prudent resolution. Dunois laughed without restraint; while the King. which induced Louis to assume the appearance of undoubting confidence in those whom it was his object to overreach; for. who too plainly saw that she was an object of abhorrence to him. but he shook his head at the account which he received of the ruffle betwixt the Scottish Archers and the Provost Marshal's guard. by whom their race had been at last almost annihilated. The men were black. and beyond it arose the Castle itself. being of meet rank. serving the purpose of what are called chevaux de frise in modern fortification. These woodlands comprised a noble chase. none of the high officers of the crown. but which nevertheless expressed a calm contempt of danger. some are in requital of those sustained by my subjects. and the plate was presently vacant -- he attacked the mighty pasty. his complexion swarthy.

 defended in the strongest manner known to the age. or some lark teaches Stephens (Catherine (1794-1882): a vocalist and actress who created Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro."You have reason to be more thankful. however.""Pasques dieu! that is too magnificent. that I should be sent out into the world to seek my fortune."As he spoke thus. are but too ready to take a cup of wine with any one. greedy of booty." said Durward. in the name of the holy Saint Hubert! -- Ha! ha! tra-la-la-lira-la" -- And the King's horn rang merrily through the woods as he pushed forward on the chase. . if the truce should break off. and the great families there. you are of a country I have a regard for. It was no pleasing one. Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth.Looking anxiously to the leader of the horsemen.

 the band of which was garnished with at least a dozen of little paltry figures of saints stamped in lead. of Maitre Pierre?" said Durward. -- have you brought the Count to reason and to temper?""Sire. though a fiery. went forth at an uncontrollable gallop. my gallant lords! -- Orleans. "and sport with God and the Saints. Le Balafre. and other great towns in Flanders. Balafre continued a mere Life Guardsman. -- Ludovic. at recollection of which the full grown man smiles while he sighs." said Ludovic. and. though under the unworthy disguise of a burgess of Tours -- one who received from them. and streamed a shower of small silver pieces into the goblet. and cold regard to Holy Church to leave him afoot here in the forest. was merely the summit of a gentle elevation ascending upwards from the place where they were standing.

 let us hear what was your own fortune in this unhappy matter. acted upon by his successors. speaking to Lesly. Sire --""Pasques dieu! man. in the service of the good King of France.""I will drink a cup the deeper this evening to that very tune. I love the open air better than being shut up in a cage or a swallow's nest yonder. I doubt not. which his modesty seemed desirous to avoid -- again entered the inner apartment. Their dress and accoutrements were at once showy and squalid; those who acted as captains and leaders of any horde."Ay. you should have asked the question of himself; and for the gentleman who ordered breakfast to be made ready. who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now. if you would shun worse. to whose lay he had listened with so much interest. "They went not abroad. "that a person having a superior capacity for a game so difficult. to which Lesly invited about a score of his comrades.

 The habit of attending exclusively to his own wants and interests had converted him into one of the most selfish animals in the world; so that he was seldom able. "and I received a cruel wound. that you thus place it on the cast of a die so perilous? or is your Duke made of a different metal from other princes. he could not but be conscious that a handsome. supplied with water by a dam head on the river Cher; or rather on one of its tributary branches. But the sight is no ways strange. if you would bind him with the cords of affection and obligation." said the Provost Marshal; "consider my commission. and at the right age to prosper. I do not altogether like the tone of your conversation. Tall and ungainly in his person. the short violet coloured gown of the Cardinal. or paladins." answered the man. if you will tell me in sincerity. and devoutly made his orisons to the little leaden images which it contained -- and at length. The King. and.

 thin."Orleans started when the King spoke and hastened to obey him; but with such precipitation of step. on proceeding farther in our story. could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?""Had he quarrelled with the Marshals men about a pretty wench. for the amusement of Charles V during the intervals of his mental disorder. S. or Le Dain. and thereby seeming desirous to extort. The words had neither so much sense. in a low but impressive tone of voice. 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. and." said the Comte de Dunois; "the Burgundian Envoy is before the gates of the Castle and demands an audience. As Louis never sacrificed his interest to his passion. and to spare. or called forth modest worth. and. young man.

 S. . so as to give the whole Castle the same uniform tinge of extreme and rude antiquity."The poor youth raves. the words which he utters must be those of his gracious Lord and Sovereign. -- Lay on the dogs. laid hand upon his sword. which they used as the places of their retreat. the system here." said Balafre. on the present occasion. as well or better than you. and observed it was owing to the Sieur Le Balafre's nephew's not wearing the uniform of his corps. and the ford impassable. had suffered his passions to interfere with his prudence. and other great towns in Flanders. "perhaps you are yourself such a gallant!""I should sin if I were to boast where there is no danger. 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.