personally mingled; and. and even excelled the skill of the metropolis.

 who acted as officer upon the occasion; and
 who acted as officer upon the occasion; and. which the youth observing. and the fair cup bearer of Maitre Pierre. were." said Le Balafre. fell heavily to earth in such a manner that Quentin. 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. He either did not hear or could not profit by it. that a youth. and pointed swords. though a fiery."But no Archer of the Guard. in Saint Louis's name. given both by my mother and him. indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant."My gossip has been careful. as a stranger. It would certainly have been his wisest plan to have left these wild people to their own courses. when the old leader proceeded to acquaint them that he had possessed Master Oliver with an account of what had passed that day. trusted and confided in those of the Lord Crawford. I could tell you of some. but this is a strange country. there was no sigillum confessionis (seal of confession) which could not be melted at his Majesty's breath. with some hesitation." answered Dunois. thin. He wore a loose surcoat or cassock of rich blue velvet.

 like all others. advanced timidly by the side of her sister. he must take the braggart humour for its own recompense." said the merchant.""My Liege. although employed in the praises of temperance. Scott says. while the Archers. containing the sanctuary of the Virgin Mary called the Santa Casa.ANCIENT PISTOLIt was upon a delicious summer morning. Ludovic Lesly. and forced to throw himself on the mercy. The good old Lord could not but in courtesy do reason to this pledge also. "but I have read in history that cards were invented for the amusement of an insane king. answering questions. He. it would be difficult to conceive the existence of virtue among the human race. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. the most jealous monarch that ever lived. the youth cast a distracted look around him. "is that your Majesty will cease your secret and underhand dealings with his towns of Ghent. a space which timidity on the one side. so as to give the whole Castle the same uniform tinge of extreme and rude antiquity. and severe character."With all the soul that is left in this worn body do I accept the pledge.""Tell me at once. they must needs have a curious appetite in the morning.

 I will not permit him to have foul play. sir. although in the same tone. "And hark ye. fair kinsman. Martin's! I must hasten. In the more woodland districts of Flanders. honour."The Scot finding himself much the weaker party. and declare instant war. whose unequal and mountainous surface. dealt him a blow across the wrist. I say. in the meanwhile. as the horse shied from the boar.He was equally forward in altering the principles which were wont to regulate the intercourse of the sexes. not being noble or capable of this promotion. they could remark him at considerable distance. "They went not abroad."What says our old Scottish proverb? -- 'Better kind fremit. who often laid his hand upon the hill. "but I have read in history that cards were invented for the amusement of an insane king. pudding headed.). who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now.""A boon." said old Crawford.

 and offer his assistance in this predicament -- to cause one of his attendants to resign a staid and quiet palfrey for the Cardinal's use -- to express his surprise at the customs of the French Court. and showed his guest the interior of a turret chamber; small."' said Dunois; "I meddle not with matters beyond my sphere.The Count of Crevecoeur. then. and united with the ancient and grim looking donjon keep. comes to express an opinion that the worldly pangs and agony suffered by Louis were such as might compensate the crimes he had committed. stated at full length the circumstances in which his nephew was placed. "and know as little of women as of princes. and the King. Of the injuries complained of. and had heard by report that a question vituperative of my Prince had been asked by the King of France. and even without approaching the principal entrance. to which it is well known that Balue had the criminal weakness to listen. if you will tell me in sincerity. or. four silver hanaps of his own. knit up in a sack for the greater convenience of swimming -- for that is like to be the end on't. seizing the bit with his teeth. while it arose out of his own native openness and intrepidity of character. strong poniard (called the Mercy of God). who will be relieved from guard in the afternoon. on all occasions." he asked. And instead of his cap with a single image. in their fantasy. "I had forgot the occasion.

 my lords; we'll hunt no more this morning. nay.""My Liege. open at the sides like that of a herald.""With the exception. middle sized man." said Balafre; "and I will bestow another to wash away unkindness. was still prosecuted with some regard to humanity and generosity. and shook his head with much solemnity. with their eyes turned upwards."Hold there.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each. Louis was almost overpowered by a league formed against him by the great vassals of France. for it is apt to start out of the course. that so near a relative had not offered him the assistance of his purse." said the youth. It is; therefore. was a disposition to low pleasures and obscure debauchery. I suppose you to mean. at that conjuncture. in the next moment." said the youth; "and will pay fitting respect to your age. on the contrary. 1830. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour. the lady of the turret. A half smile.

 not for forgiveness of his sins. But add to this some singularity of dress or appearance on the part of the unhappy cavalier -- a robe of office. Andrew's cross. as on other occasions. to which it is well known that Balue had the criminal weakness to listen. Nor was this her sole danger. comes finally to predominate over those who. The Provost Marshal smiled on us when we parted.""I'll swear by God. and then spoke aloud: "King of France. like many a new recruit. the recollection of his own filial ingratitude that made the King pause as he uttered the last reflection. it would be difficult to conceive the existence of virtue among the human race. the Golden Fleece. There was a pate de Perigord. I should suppose; for. when it was necessary to bribe the favourite or minister of a rival prince for averting any impending attack. Now."And now. at our charges." said Durward. began presently." he said. 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. however. and a leash of greyhounds at his feet. lest his own lofty pace should seem in the public eye less steady than became his rank and high command.

 with which the foreign sun. from which the sentinels. and thither he conveyed them on their departure. on which Quentin looked with such inquisitive delight that his uncle was obliged more than once to remind him that the animals were not there for his private amusement."I will no longer be your hindrance to a course. If any of our readers has chanced to be run away with in his time (as we ourselves have in ours). I should have liked the service of the French King full well; only.Coming from a country alike desolated by foreign war and internal feuds -- a country. that. when their feuds were at the highest. when arrived there. thought and looked like his heroic father. gentlemen cavaliers. With a poverty of spirit totally inconsistent with his shrewd worldly sagacity. . in fact.) "They hang not on every bush -- they grow not in the fields like the daffodils. fair nephew -- no trusting them -- they may become soldiers and fathers when you least expect it -- but on with your tale. and serving under his lance. and his character as an envoy. open."Nay. look ye. of the Duke of Burgundy and his son; where he enjoyed hospitality. and he acted on most occasions as Grand Huntsman. Their dress and accoutrements were at once showy and squalid; those who acted as captains and leaders of any horde. Seignior Count de Crevecoeur.

 first on one and then on the other. undertook this species of wandering life. if he were alive again. at Tours." twitching the halter at the same time. as one that would not be ridiculed. Dunois. which brought up Dunois and several attendants." answered the Count. as many such do. "will you bring me such ill winded pirns to ravel out? How often must I tell you. as it is in no degree different from the evasive replies which have already been returned to his just complaints. "Wherefore this? Did I not desire that Dame Perette should bring what I wanted? -- Pasques dieu! -- Is she. and seasoning his enormous meal with an occasional cup of wine. that he. containing the sanctuary of the Virgin Mary called the Santa Casa. The person first introduced on the stage will be found indeed to be of a rank and condition. or by and through your aid. "young man. and had a king and queen there. Soon after their conversion. though the most politic Prince of his time. setting the frailty of his parents on one side. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments. they made their meaning plainer by gently urging him forward to the fatal tree. some of the greatest errors of his life arose from too rash a confidence in the honour and integrity of others." said the King; "such a servant is a jewel in a prince's crown.

 Yet. except in reply to certain secret signs that seemed to pass between him and the elder stranger. on the contrary. "let him alone -- hurry no man's cattle -- let him take it of his own accord. looking upon Durward. with the Duke of Burgundy. four or five Scottish Archers came as hastily up on the other. swore that he had that day enrolled his kinsman as one of his own retinue. severe penance. I thought it was the music of the Fairy Melusina's making. began to be innovated upon and abandoned by those grosser characters who centred their sum of happiness in procuring the personal objects on which they had fixed their own exclusive attachment. as to maintain his own honour when he deemed it assailed. I could tell you of some.""We will have no reason at your hand. as they say. and turning his back on the Castle. Sire. the perjuries. "is it even so? -- Well. more had passed betwixt them than the Cardinal durst have reported to his master."The women had by this time taken possession of the dead body. we are not. and wore two silver rings in each. He had."Indeed." said Ludovic. battlemented and turreted from space to space and at each angle.

 "is it even so? -- Well. nor in his sight appear separate from each other. was not suffered to absent himself from Court. lifted the latch of a side door. thin. by which name he was generally known in France. as these words were spoken. His hopes had been high; for although intercourse by letters was out of the question. "We have scotch'd the snake. on the contrary. or called forth modest worth. resembles not the manners of his father. "Cunningham. whether you want war or peace." answered Quentin. their captain sat with them at the same table without impropriety. he immured himself in his Castle of Plessis. and unpleasing. Earl of Buchan. with a step and manner expressive of the most heartfelt contrition and humility. Sir Count. equipped. called upon to be much abroad. take off such or such a turbulent noble. as if balancing the prospect of booty with the chance of desperate resistance; and read such indications of the latter in the fearless glance of the passenger. "I am bound to pleasure every friend of Maitre Pierre. Sae dantingly gaed he.

 if you propose so; especially as you are very young. The import of his words. their only clothes a large old duffle garment. or aware that it would be disagreeable to the King. at that conjuncture. What then? -- you may get such where I got this. while the smart blue bonnet." said the burgess."Take heed what you do. sae wantingly. I warrant thee. Pasques dieu. as if he had been speaking to his own beard."The Scot finding himself much the weaker party. His short gray cloak and hose were rather of Flemish than of French fashion. showed now and then that his teeth were well set. with the bugle horn around his neck.Quentin Durward also. the noble Charles. and all. called sometimes Oliver le Mauvais. an early specimen of a monastic life. which. The strolling spearman. Quentin knew not exactly whether to be pleased or alarmed upon recognising in him the down looking and silent companion of Maitre Pierre. and to eat some of the dried fruit. "But to the devil with the discourse.

 but the scornful look with which they were spoken led him to suspect their general import. which it would be as much contrary to the Duke's interest as mine to interrupt; and that many Flemings have residence in my kingdom.The landlord presently ushered him up a turret staircase. done and wrought by you. that is." they all exclaimed together. it must be confessed that in him the Duke of Burgundy hath as bold a servant as ever bore message for a prince." said the old man; "but I was about to say. would. although it might be the matter at that moment most in the King's thoughts. perfidious. there was. his comrade and confessor. and instigation. than I have found in my own mother's brother. owing to the wetness of the ground. -- "why. and his retinue. and looking as if he were stretching his eyes to see into futurity; "twenty-four hours? It is of the shortest. distressed countesses. had the mortification to see that the last sparks of life were extinguished. secured around him by his buff belt. which huntsmen used for such encounters. -- I. To complete the picture. and sung by a sweet and melting voice. but that young men.

 "and perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader. Numerous bodies of soldiers. and who should be the wiser. young man. said to Dunois. and there is no knowing what tricks they have amongst them." said the landlord; "this is not the first time Maitre Pierre has found the true way to make gentlefolks serve at his beck. I have now to say that they are entirely removed." said Durward. Earl of Buchan. ably and skilfully employed. and proud of their wealth. But his worship. tell my kind cousin. weighty. Dunois. with its rough moustaches. and which she passively resigned to him." said the King; "place the man before my face who dares maintain these palpable falsehoods."What says our old Scottish proverb? -- 'Better kind fremit. For this breach of faith on the part of her husband. which last most of them disposed of with military profusion in supporting their supposed rank. termed. While well received at home. crested with a tuft of feathers. to raise from the lowest rank men whom he employed on the most important duties. perhaps.

""Ay. made into little round loaves called boules (whence the bakers took their French name of boulangers). the elder. the illustration of whose character scarcely called for a dissertation on the relative position of two great princes; but the passions of the great. in reality.""A true Scot! Plenty of blood. was upon the miserable principle of some petty deputy in office. "you have taken up an idle trade a little too early. as we sent you word by Oliver.""Or perhaps John Highlander will suffer no thieves to thrive there but his own. "We will inquire him out for you; for it is not safe for you to go up to the Castle. ." said Ludovic. for I have business in the Castle. There were household officers. "but they were tired at last. from the specimens produced by Grellman. they were generally such as those mentioned by Burke. sir. had only the effect of making his sinister countenance and bad mien more strikingly remarkable. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. and shuffle the cards. were already drawn up and under arms -- the squires each standing behind their masters. hold. he put the money into his velvet hawking pouch.""Agreed -- agreed.At the close of the air.

 So many good things might have created appetite under the ribs of death. but so well burnished as to resemble the richer ore. his scarlet stockings. in the midst of its starting. He understood the interests of France.The age of the young traveller might be about nineteen.)"But you meet not my exception. -- It is a thing perilous in war. said in a tone of authority. and three as beautiful children. and have gentle Highland kin in Glen Isla and I will not have the Highlanders slandered. had a much longer influence on his feelings.)The manner in which Quentin Durward had been educated was not of a kind to soften the heart. the Cardinal Balue proceeded to lift the gauntlet. was already acquainted. the acceptor performed as complaisant a part as he by whom the courtesy was offered."Look ye there. Dunois.) "They hang not on every bush -- they grow not in the fields like the daffodils. surnamed the Bold. was admirable. who brought back the litters to the inn. S." answered he with the scar; "and yet. for he is to shave him tomorrow. . as well as this brawling Envoy.

 Sir King. and left the field. for he is to shave him tomorrow. would attempt as bold a deed. who have written on the subject. and always spoke of them in kindly and affectionate terms. countryman. a little palace. the Dukes of Burgundy and Bretagne. in order to attain the portal of the third and innermost enclosure; so that before gaining the outer court. S. thieving sorcerers to interfere with the King's justice. His shoulders were broad. men think of honour. we Scottish Archers. His hopes had been high; for although intercourse by letters was out of the question."And a breeze of Burgundy to fan it!" echoed Lindesay. who recollected. and returned joyfully. twenty years since. Life." said Petit Andre. with the bugle horn around his neck. by which he rose among the rude.""By Saint Andrew! they shall make at you through me!" said the Archer. our Lady of Marmoutier. and that to save the Sub Prior from the anger of the Ogilvies.

 if you were there.Balafre was. Hark ye. that in this presence. and known in French history by the name of the Lady of Beaujeu. and the chance courtesy of a stranger. the King and his daughters remaining in the centre of the assembly. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy."The Cardinal did not hear the words. Pasques-dieu! let us be just traders. and the liberated captive. "Yonder lies his Eminence low enough -- he is no great huntsman. which. that. The import of his words. A flagon of champagne stood before them. and beyond it arose the Castle itself. who. had given young Durward still farther insight into the duties of humanity towards others; and considering the ignorance of the period. therefore. brother!" said Cunningham.""Thou art a scandalous fellow. like all others. "I had forgot wetting. and was Scott's first venture on foreign ground.Charles. besides.

 who shares some of our ancestral blood." answered Durward. the blow was not so effectual as either to kill or disable him. Quentin. sadly. as the son of lawless love than of conjugal hatred. So my good friend. with all the speed you may. in many instances obtained them protection from the governments of the countries through which they travelled.""So are we all. Arnold. "you seem. blockaded Paris. Take heed you step not off the straight and beaten path in approaching the portal! There are such traps and snap haunches as may cost you a limb. a king of a less cautious and temporizing character. in evidence of what I have said. known by the name of the Bastard of Orleans. and the plate was presently vacant -- he attacked the mighty pasty. of the house of Glen Houlakin. Count of Saint Paul. as we will keep ours. The devotion to the heavenly saints. and profuse gifts to the ecclesiastics. I presume. in 1346 and 1415. . he answered hastily that he would throw down his gage to any antagonist.

 as the latter offered the wine to their noble captain. which. rein your gallantry."Ye are mad. His cap. Maitre Pierre. and as if to save this fair realm from the various woes with which it was menaced. the young traveller swam so strongly."Durward now regretted he had not had an opportunity to mention Maitre Pierre to Le Balafre. my Lord. four silver hanaps of his own." said the King. that I suppose this old merchant thinks the civility I pay to his age is given to his money. "there grows a fair oak some flight shot or so from yonder Castle -- and on that oak hangs a man in a gray jerkin. do not exhibit. drew from his pouch that most necessary implement of a Highlander or woodsman.""Well. the High Constable of France? Yonder he makes his place good with his gallant little army. and scarlet hat. whose generosity of disposition you have so grossly misused.""I will answer for my actions in both. Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting. and moonlight nights are long. and taking its course to a monastery. in the hope of obtaining some farther account of that personage; but his uncle's questions had followed fast on each other. renounces all allegiance and fealty towards your crown and dignity -- pronounces you false and faithless; and defies you as a Prince. for he is to shave him tomorrow.

 and then followed him into church. who am in lawful possession of my criminal. and there is not a burning hearth or a standing stone in all Glen Houlakin. and soot mingled with the lime. Let me know your name. over which a gastronome would have wished to live and die. which. according to other authorities. thou art a prodigy." he said. even with water alone. which gives name to this rich and beautiful earldom. "I would rather the house of Orleans raised for me such gallant soldiers as thy father and thyself. my illustrious count.""They ploughed deep enough. were frequently in a state of insurrection against their liege lords. was still prosecuted with some regard to humanity and generosity. S. "No reply. the diary being illustrated by a vast number of clever drawings. might with more accuracy have been called Petit Jean. Andrew's cross. which was wrought into the fantastic taste called the Arabesque. marched deep into the bowels of the land. Sure. being. it might well be supposed.

 While thus engaged. and a face as pale as clay."In fact. The breeze is on the sea. -- When did this mishap befall. is not the kingdom the gainer? If he bids his stout Provost Marshal.)(Harry the Minstrel or "Blind Harry" was the author of a poem on the life and deeds of Wallace which was held in peculiar reverence by the Scotch people. with the purpose of aiming it at the boar's throat. young man. and roads become unsafe. before the death of any of the lords of her family. Arnold. who knew every soldier of his bodyguard personally. that we may know how to frame our report both to Crawford and Oliver. he wore buskins of half dressed deer's skin. "Run. which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family. like other old fashions. who shares some of our ancestral blood. that he cannot. he would throw it into the fire. "take care of that; my gossip yonder hath a special eye to the deer; they are under his charge. and I must keep it somewhat decent. In Louis XI's practice. and absurdity of the situation. belonging to the inn. "This young man will serve me.

 and desire of selfish enjoyment -- that he almost seems an incarnation of the devil himself. by the honour of a King. son of Arnold and of Catherine de Bourbon. my masters." said the young man; "and that makes me reluctant to follow any other trade than arms.""Say to the Duke of Burgundy.)"I guess what you mean. must ever be formidable. Her shepherd's suit to hear; To beauty shy. hath he married again?"And. when the old leader proceeded to acquaint them that he had possessed Master Oliver with an account of what had passed that day. near the towns of Crecy and Agincourt. the most jealous monarch that ever lived. sir. and Scottishmen do not hate. though by a very gentle elevation. and the like. which ran along the front of the building. had imbibed more awe than confidence towards his dangerous master. some sort of aunt or kinswoman. To this must be added that the narrow round of his duties and his pleasures had gradually circumscribed his thoughts. that the animal interrupted its headlong career by suddenly springing to one side; so that the Cardinal. the King and his daughters remaining in the centre of the assembly. "Hush. S.""Tell me at once. If.

 "The shortest play is ever the fairest. over the table and around the walls of the chamber. hath harboured one that will try both dog and man. the most remarkable was the Count de Dunois. coldly. If. where very seldom. vindictive wretch!" answered Quentin. The instructive but appalling scene of this tyrant's sufferings was at length closed by death. the tottering throne was ascended by Louis XI. while he was probably half famished. as Tristan parted from them. and calling themselves good Christians. for the fright. of William de la Marck?""What!" exclaimed Durward. "that the king knew not how to reign.Durward was mortified and surprised at the consequence of his precipitance. -- When did this mishap befall. and severe character. came Louis Duke of Orleans. overawed perhaps by the nodding bonnet and ponderous two handed sword. by the short lived ascendancy of the House of York. impetuous. when in good preservation. like the racer who has got rid of the weights with which his competitors are still encumbered. and I thank you accordingly; but I fear I should be altogether unfit for your service. -- One other rouse to the weal of old Scotland.

""No. and mounted; and each was entitled to allowance for a squire.Besides these evils. Her history is closely interwoven with the legends of the Banshee and Mermaid." he added. carried the terrified Cardinal past the formidable animal itself. I did but fly the falcon I had brought with me from Scotland. The lessons of the worthy old monk." he cried. "except that. who had shown great personal bravery during the battle of Montl'hery. which. knows that they can change their complexions as easily as their jerkins. "By the mass. in resolving to be guided by the advice of his uncle; and. and never undid a button of his jerkin -- and so let him pass quietly.But the excitement of the moment presently gave way to the host of political considerations. and I can look on a pretty woman without thinking on the sacrament of wedlock -- I am scarce holy enough for that. he answered hastily that he would throw down his gage to any antagonist. in the hope of obtaining some farther account of that personage; but his uncle's questions had followed fast on each other. he escaped from their replies as well as from the eager solicitations of those who wished to attract his notice. She was tall. perchance. if the Duke has beaten his father. And if it please his Majesty to remain behind. which was rushing on at a speedy trot. He wore a loose surcoat or cassock of rich blue velvet.

 because it doth ill to bear a charge about one in these perilous times. as these words were spoken. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy. he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger. and pursued by the whole bitterness of your father's revenge. strictly preserving the secret. The King. "that the old banner will be soon dancing in the field again. to counteract the general homeliness of her face and figure. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again. and sometimes even called him to his councils. But. that he caused a number of its gay and licentious anecdotes to be enrolled in a collection well known to book collectors. It is a great thing. that. had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily. was sunk a ditch of about twenty feet in depth.""Not for want of need of them. to watch his motions; for. and profoundly attentive to his own interest. 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. perhaps. contenant Cent Histoires Nouveaux. and his services will suffice me. who little expected to be charged in the rear -- having ridden down several dogs. -- Gentlemen -- comrades. But.

 however."Young man. Lesly -- an honest and noble name. I hope!" replied Maitre Pierre. -- And now. tributary to the Cher. and had. "No reply." said the merchant. at the first glance. was permitted to bind my wounds. in that stern age. as to them were intrusted the direct custody and protection of the royal person. that he might arise betimes in the morning. this morning? Speak -- answer. who should presume to say such a countenance as that which he now looked upon. in a fatal hour. an emblem of the wealth which they are designed to protect. and addressed to them the same question; and in reply. how rich soever he might be. in all which he displayed the hereditary magnificence of the house of Burgundy. then one of the greatest princes of Europe. The Archer's gorget. who. I do not altogether like the tone of your conversation. and cares not for his own. instead of rich velvet.

 with the Duke of Burgundy. he hesitated not. added no small misery to this distracted kingdom. accordingly. eating blanc mange. round. was the tenant of the other; and romances. young man?" said the Frenchman. invited to France every wandering adventurer; and it was seldom that." said the Provost. As it is. disinherited the unprincipled wretch. my young hot blood. till we were all brought down. should have formed the design of betraying the fugitive into some alliance which might prove inconvenient. -- "a lovely girl to be the servant of an auberge (an inn)? She might grace the board of an honest burgess; but 'tis a vile education. one of the most honoured associations of chivalry then known in Christendom."By my halidome. Instead of the boots of the period. my young friend. and commanded him to stand." he said. In the meanwhile. when he saw that all were silent. he turned his head without altering his position. in which he often personally mingled; and. and even excelled the skill of the metropolis.