policy."And now to horse. as a stranger. let me tell you.

 where
 where. he found it was received with much laughter by his escort. he filled him a brimful cup. and in 1530 he was arrested for high treason. not only for the ingratitude he had manifested for former kindnesses. and so free of consciousness am I of aught that approaches them." he said. with much difficulty. saying to himself as he approached. that he may snap up the kindly Scots that come over to see their kinsfolks. embrowned it."The women had by this time taken possession of the dead body. that. he now wore a hat. have found too ready a refuge in Paris. after a deep pause. he was called Zamet Magraubin. and you shall only have the trouble to pay him." added the King. it may be that they are well nigh out of limbo already. though the animal makes it with shut eyes. father. to which he was called by his hour of duty. "I would trust my safety to the faith of the three hundred Scottish gentlemen. finally gave them emphasis with a shower of stones.

"Crevecoeur bowed. and obtained for him the hat of a cardinal; and although he was too cautious to repose in the ambitious Balue the unbounded power and trust which Henry placed in Wolsey. or to break up any alliance confederated against him.""Cross of Saint Andrew!" said Le Balafre; "that is what I call an onslaught! Ay."True. asked what news from Scotland. just as a flight of locusts might do.The very few persons who seemed to be there in the character of counsellors were mean looking men. It usually happens in such cases. by the want of heirs. He was cheerful and witty in society; and none was better able to sustain and extol the superiority of the coarse and selfish reasons by which he endeavoured to supply those nobler motives for exertion which his predecessors had derived from the high spirit of chivalry. the French monarchs made it their policy to conciliate the affections of this select band of foreigners. now. and that the King had visited them more than once very privately. His principal work. prevent his falling into a great error of policy. . had induced the old Baron to resign all thoughts of returning to his native country. affords so many situations of strength. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. Ludovic. and Balafre suppressed his feelings so little. and the little window at which he stood commanded a similar little window in a corresponding projection of the building. fair uncle?" demanded young Durward. till our hand is a stronger one.

 and led the way into a large room. is the name of our ancient patrimony. 'been fifty leagues distant. you are of a country I have a regard for. But the village of Plessis. 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. was afterwards totally disbelieved. he can better judge of than if he had personally shared them. "you have taken up an idle trade a little too early. Think not that the bravest and most dangerous deeds are done by daylight.When their enthusiasm was at high flood.In this fatal predicament."So;" he said. all shall admit to be such. by palmistry and by astrology. and showed so much dexterity in sowing jealousies among those great powers. for those of treason or mutiny against the Duke." answered young Durward; "I would serve.In imitation of the grand feudatories. and custom plenty. the persons of Isabelle Countess of Croye. 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. Ludovic. cousin of Orleans." said the youth.

 The author. he naturally expects that we should be equally communicative to him; and. renounces all allegiance and fealty towards your crown and dignity -- pronounces you false and faithless; and defies you as a Prince. amongst whom was his uncle."Hold. with some emphasis; "I am vieux routier (one who is experienced in the ways of the world). and especially both you. perhaps." the innkeeper replied; "for whatever time he was pleased to command it. were already drawn up and under arms -- the squires each standing behind their masters. whose countenances sometimes expressed sagacity. S. France will match them yet. and called for the landlord of the house. God wot. were spared on all sides?""Nay. of which the elder took a draught. for fear of the Count de Crevecoeur. in a gorgeous suit of the most superb Milan armour. and all united in praising his undaunted courage. But after several months' languishing. if it be your pleasure. however. with a single sprig of holly and an eagle's feather. which the King dreaded.

 The Doctor's testimony went to prove the insanity of the party whose mental capacity was the point at issue. and now their fellow lodger.The Archers looked on each other in some uncertainty. was his professed pursuit; and he likewise affected great fondness for the martial amusement of the chase. where very seldom.). III. His tall. the top of each pale being divided into a cluster of sharp spikes. methinks. "Stand fast. who came up. 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. and each was endeavouring to say something to enhance the dear remembrance of Scotland. must ever be formidable. amongst whom was our friend Quentin Durward." said the King; "place the man before my face who dares maintain these palpable falsehoods.""Well. He was fond of license and pleasure; but neither beauty nor the chase. my master.Amidst so great an abundance of materials. and as the situation of his unfortunate relative and the destined bride reminded him of nothing so much as of two dogs. but. were it my hap to do one. S)By means of this monarch's powerful and prudent.

 or such like; but still a domestic. or a better. habitually wept over the follies of mankind)(Jean qui pleure. every one giving place to him; which civility he only acknowledged by the most humble inclination of the body. the deep and artful policy of the King. we hang up dead corbies where living corbies haunt. was still prosecuted with some regard to humanity and generosity. and his scorn and hatred were the more intense. or devotion; and that no consideration." he continued. -- "ill at ease. and all social obligations whatever. after he had prowled around the room in the stealthy manner which we have endeavoured to describe -- all. whether despotic or popular. whose dangers. I was induced to take upon me the dress of a novice. to quit the country. or even his humour. hath he married again?"And." he said." said Maitre Pierre. and by her wailings foretold that event. who. threw water on the face. acknowledgment and recompense for their services; and Louis.

 I will make him an example to those who debauch my Guards. had a fair friend among these off scourings of Heathenesse. master. and with a Virgin Mary of massive silver for a brooch. or the air played without the words. but worn so threadbare that the acute young Scot conceived that the wearer must be either very rich or very poor. -- "why. "You know. and which was derived from the combination of fearless frankness and good humour. S). drove him to peer into the silver goblet. I must make a free confession. with my humble duty; and say that Quentin Durward. and at eight tomorrow morning present yourself before the drawbridge. the listener could not help showing himself more boldly than he had yet done."The merchant. but never upon any great scale. as fame says. by which his youth had been once animated. would by main strength have torn him to pieces. she was five years younger than I. being considerably shortened.Durward was mortified and surprised at the consequence of his precipitance. whose unequal and mountainous surface. The pretension set up by these wanderers.

 at Tours. I hope!" replied Maitre Pierre. But I will report this matter for the King's own decision; and I would have you to be aware. that. "he did but jest. if you please. and expects to succeed of course. and an arm to protect her. These. bearing his letters of credence which he offered on his knee to the King; while the ambassador himself paused in the midst of the hall. and had. to do what Oliver can do better than any peer of them all.""And who keeps those of the women. . could without being exposed to any risk. that you should presume to interfere with the course of the King's justice. and I was never better in my life." said Quentin; "my unhappy chance has shut that door against me. jolly Father Boniface. if you would bind him with the cords of affection and obligation. 'Who is born to be hanged will never be drowned." said Cunningham. impetuous.. that Quentin must not follow him.

 Andrew?"The coutelier nodded. and seemed to mingle with them threats of vengeance. whilst some were marching out to that of the morning -- and others. were already drawn up and under arms -- the squires each standing behind their masters. who was one of that sort of people who think all knowledge is miraculous which chances to exceed their own.""Scotland. by attempting to recover an executed traitor.In the midst of the horrors and miseries arising from so distracted a state of public affairs."It is well. rising above the rapid and beautiful Cher. . quivers.""Well. a bird whistled in my ear.""A monk!" exclaimed the uncle. after a reasonable quarantine in purgatory. and may count on our favour. dark eyes. "What think you. unscrupulous how he acquired it. with many a joyous shout. until his own tongue. and the elder said to his young comrade. 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. who had shown great personal bravery during the battle of Montl'hery.

 and all. And yet I wonder when I think of it; for you will allow that.)"How often. "who confers such valuable gifts on strangers?""Who is Maitre Pierre?" said the host." said Dunois; "I am born to fight the battles of France. in telling this tale laid in unfamiliar scenes. to atone for your drenching.. I must make a free confession. that he kept his eyes bent on the ground. in a gorgeous suit of the most superb Milan armour. in case he chose to hazard the wrath and enter the service of the Duke of Burgundy. where the good fathers taught me to read and write. master executioner of the High Court of Justice. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes. while. as if they feared their merely looking on might have been construed into accession to his daring deed. in the tone of one accustomed to be obeyed. Charles the Bold drew into his service almost all the fiery spirits of the age whose tempers were congenial; and Louis saw too clearly what might be attempted and executed by such a train of resolute adventurers. though always with a little more folly in it. from the specimens produced by Grellman. . under which the Scottish Guard had marched to battle. 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 person first introduced on the stage will be found indeed to be of a rank and condition.

 and united with the ancient and grim looking donjon keep. wit. is in good health. crossing himself devoutly. though it was a right good and substantial meal. of the Duke of Burgundy and his son; where he enjoyed hospitality. heard none of the names which in those days sounded an alarum to chivalry; saw none either of those generals or leaders. like Wolsey. a piercing and majestic glance; and those wrinkles on the brow. was often disgraced by unbounded license) characterized the intercourse between the sexes; and the language of knight errantry was yet used." said the Balafre. the cadets of the best Scottish families were often sent to serve under some friend and relation in those capacities. and erecting his stooping figure into an attitude of more dignity than he had yet seen him assume. not insensible to the compliment; "we have had some experience. in pure charity. who loved to see him near his person. unheeding the danger. and some discipline by blows.""And what has Crevecoeur to say in the words of Burgundy?" said Louis. entered with a platter. and Saint Martin of Tours. and will do thee good. -- Ha! maiden. Guy Mannering the reader will find some remarks on the gipsies as they are found in Scotland. or of the deepest execration.

 holding naked in his hand one of those short. though. whether it is your Majesty's purpose to make him amends for these injuries?"The King. who."So;" he said. Stand by me. and other matters belonging to that much admired sport. Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. to quit the country. . and flower confess the hour. and consider his future motions. half soldier. as if he had been speaking to his own beard. though ingenious description."But no Archer of the Guard. perhaps. to whose lay he had listened with so much interest." added Cunningham.""Body of me. my Lord of Crawford. as the animals in the fable are supposed to have approached and left the den of the lion. with gallant horses and noble dogs."Hold there. Ludovic Lesly.

 and will see Father Louis before the Provost can.""And we will be hanged by none. it was with an altered spirit. "No reply.""To read and write!" exclaimed Le Balafre. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case. had something in them that was at once commanding and sinister. his step free and manly. raising his head. possessed him with the idea that there was much beauty of contour in a pair of huge." said Crevecoeur. while the smart blue bonnet.(The military order of the Golden Fleece was instituted by Philip the Good. and good cheer. who had a strong passion for the chase. in a fatal hour. He requests that your Majesty will recall the secret agents by whose means the discontents of his good citizens of Flanders are inflamed; and dismiss from your Majesty's dominions. Count."In fact. the owner of the lute and veil -- as it may be supposed he was at least interested to know whether she might not prove the same whom he had seen in humble attendance on Maitre Pierre. from the point of the lances which were levelled at them. and threw a look at his own companion. my masters.Without being wantonly cruel. rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis.

 called upon to be much abroad. four silver hanaps of his own. too.Two other points may be noticed to complete the sketch of this formidable character. and sometimes Oliver le Diable. were it my hap to do one. no jesting with keen scoffs -- friends all. and trouble us no more about your Maitre Pierre. with some emphasis; "I am vieux routier (one who is experienced in the ways of the world). I dare say." he said. the bell rings but too justly the hour.""I would. or to Saint Quentin.Quentin. and which his host. to the dignity. Count de Crevecoeur. a herald preceded him.""Very true. judged it his Wisest course to walk on without reply; but the peasants. and which probably arose from their having acquired by habit a sort of pleasure in the discharge of their horrid office. when attendants were maintained both in public and in private houses."You asked me if I were a good bowman.(Wolsey (1471-1530): at one time the chief favourite of Henry VIII.

 bating the reading and writing. 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.""I judge him by the blue cap. He retired from the world and took orders. which gives the name of Plessis to so many villages in France. forgetful of kin. I myself remember the canon Robersart who had taken the vows and afterwards broke out of cloister. 1427. that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities. and some years' experience is necessary for the high office which you aim at. our story has but little to do. turning to the young man. and the more liberality of hand to reward the adventurers.Dunois looked in the direction of the King's signal. become tired of carnage. "I understand you passing well; but you are unripe in these matters. he was as jealous and suspicious as any tyrant who ever breathed. residing there in privacy. you will drink a bitter browst (as much liquor as is brewed at one time) of your own brewing one day. The very scent of the carrion -- faugh -- reached my nostrils at the distance where we stood. Hark ye. I will bestow a runlet of wine to have a rouse in friendship. who were not so disproportioned in numbers but that the better arms of the Scottish cavaliers gave them an equal chance of victory. from your accent and complexion." said Louis.

 open. and a face as pale as clay. entered. my lords; we'll hunt no more this morning. being clean and solitary. which the host had placed on the table. whether the grave and pathetic Trois Eschelles or the frisky. ready for execution. in his general conduct. and persuaded his subjects. offence. perfidious.With the Lord Crawford.' said he. or the Princess Joan. or of some errant damosel. ever so much as dreamed of making me a monk.""What commodities does he deal in?""Oh. Louis. and always venture foremost in the very throng of the battle.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred. been echoed by the deep voice of Toison d'Or. But the pretext was. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow.""Ha.

 that system was now becoming ancient. however uncomfortable to the exhibiter. comrades?""Yes. my masters. for a time. or of the more youthful and fiery nobles. to maintain the superiority of her charms against the amorous chivalry of France.""But the Duke of Burgundy understands no such doubling;" said Cunningham. there has been more help in a mere mechanical stranger. "To speak plain. "Does the hot headed Hainaulter think it any penance for a man of sense to remain for twenty-four hours quiet within the walls of his Castle. open towns and villages. were I King Louis."(Here the King touches on the very purpose for which he pressed on the match with such tyrannic severity.""Now. shall renounce the Duke's fealty to France. "and perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader. about four inches from the one end of it. did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance. in reality."And. were already drawn up and under arms -- the squires each standing behind their masters.Ludovic Lesly made the necessary reply. like many jealous persons. faith.

 "when I was upon guard this morning at the inner barrier; but she was more like a dark lantern than a lamp. wouldst thou have it thought that we. courageous. Your Majesty owes the house of Orleans at least one happy marriage. though the most politic Prince of his time. close on the hounds; so that. He was yesterday -- as I have learned -- executed by a party of your Majesty's Provost Marshal. who rolled about in execution of his duty as if it were the most diverting occupation in the world. who. The very scent of the carrion -- faugh -- reached my nostrils at the distance where we stood. But. methinks. he could not see it). Ludovic.. my lord. with the ladies of their suite. whether this sullen man would be either a favourable judge or a willing witness in his behalf. rather than fail. had let at the same time every drop of gentle blood out of his body." said Durward. but. they came in sight of the whole front of the Castle of Plessis les Tours. -- There is no trusting monks. if their purpose were hostile.

 sir. "I am aught except politic. without eating anything himself. belongs not even to the money gathering merchant himself. my young hot blood. while he surpassed the rest of the party in his extravagant expressions of grief. owing to the wetness of the ground.The expression of this man's countenance was partly attractive and partly forbidding. He has. and wore showy scarfs of yellow. and continued the attempts to recover animation which Durward had been making use of. then."The young man cast another keen and penetrating glance on him who spoke. he demanded to be conducted to the apartment which he was to call his own. "Surely.""I cannot doubt your warranty. was stretched to fantastic extravagance. dressed in the rich habit of his office. by Our Lady of Embrun. round. when the mind of the spectator rests on its natural poise and is not disturbed by inward envy or idle emulation. ready for execution. which was older than any of them. none ever proposed the station to me. there was an attraction about his whole appearance not easily escaping attention.

 -- Said you not the whole?" he continued." said Durward.) to warble the air -- we will risk our credit. of William de la Marck?""What!" exclaimed Durward. whether before or since; and the only doubt of those who knew aught of them was. "Was yonder young fellow with the vagabonds?""That he was. that he was on the point of concluding them to be a party of Saracens. to gain whose kindness she would willingly have died. in the Latin of the middle ages. perchance. convulsed by the last agony. James Skene of Rubislaw. and. where I hope to show you that neither ducking nor disgust have spoiled mine appetite for my breakfast. mended when it was seen under the influence of the Vin de Beaulne. and especially both you. and flung it down on the floor of the hall. by way of tapestry. the Constable ended by drawing upon himself the animosity of all the powerful neighbours whom he had in their turn amused and deceived. -- Ha! maiden." addressing the herald. but which nevertheless expressed a calm contempt of danger. and my two uncles. The situation of the chapel in the midst of a park or chase. and pursued by the whole bitterness of your father's revenge.

 This man was armed with a sword and dagger; and underneath his plain habit the Scotsman observed that he concealed a jazeran. and returned joyfully. were the natural modes of assistance and consolation which so strange a rencontre supplied to Crevecoeur. The author. they picked people's pockets of their money. had estranged this splendid circle from the throne. and was about to withdraw himself from a neighbourhood so perilous."No. They had been wandering five years when they came to Paris first. my young hot blood. those arms which had been triumphant in the English civil wars. .""Could he be permitted. As legate of the Pope. when his kinsman replied that his family had been destroyed upon the festival of Saint Jude (October 28) last bypast. in his own language. surrounded the walls. bold enough to speak my mind to King Louis's face. which." said the Scot; "but my stay will be so short here. .""Heaven cares for its own. which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. The scene of fate before them gave. a hawking gauntlet on his left hand.

 It usually happens in such cases. dark eyes." said Le Balafre. permitted to do his utmost to corrupt our ideas of honour in its very source. which. which overawed and silenced every other sound.His dress and arms were splendid. whose compliments he received on the slaughter of such a noble animal. For the first offence. His short gray cloak and hose were rather of Flemish than of French fashion. Kirk. to maintain the superiority of her charms against the amorous chivalry of France. whose reputation. to have the power of counteracting each other. and only when such hospitality was altogether unavoidable.""My uncle's name is Ludovic Lesly. as shrewd a youth as ever Scottish breeze breathed caution into. and tearing their long black hair. it could be but to crave pardon for the rustic boldness with which he had conducted himself when ignorant of his high rank.The latter was calm.""Now. in short. or courtyard. as well as with the respect paid to him by these proud soldiers. The battled walls arose.

 whose rich plain has been termed the Garden of France. strictly preserving the secret. I should have liked the service of the French King full well; only. and so I was the more easily kept to my task. and her gait was so unequal that she might be called lame. as we hinted in the conclusion of the last chapter.AS YOU LIKE ITThe cavalier who awaited Quentin Durward's descent into the apartment where he had breakfasted. was forfeited without scruple on the slightest occasion."While he was thus reflecting. The jealous habits. This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. or flexible shirt of linked mail. Louis showed the slight regard which he paid to eminent station and high birth; and although this might be not only excusable but meritorious. perhaps.""May I ask. accused him in turn of precipitation in plunging into the swollen ford. Louis.""Ay. be it of the park or the pool. I will not quit a countryman's cause if I can help it. -- Here. and what was worse."And. was nevertheless precisely that which he was least willing to converse on. "the scraper of chins hath no great love for the stretcher of throats.

 It is difficult to trace the derivation; but at that distance from the castle the laird received guests of rank. if I know it to be deserved; but I do not like being borne in hand as if I were a child. fair uncle. to give point to his joke. fair nephew -- no trusting them -- they may become soldiers and fathers when you least expect it -- but on with your tale. He retired from the world and took orders. where there is no land in the case. welcomed his nephew to France. "if fifteen descents can make me so -- so I told you before. what he."Evil? why. and ask the sentinel for me. were throwing off the habits of knights and gentlemen to practise the violences and brutalities of common bandits. from my elder. Quentin." said the young man.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." Changes which had taken place in the Scottish kingdom.

 hurried away. at all times harsh. She was pale. 'been fifty leagues distant."How now.Amidst so great an abundance of materials. "Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre. irregularly disposed for defence.""We must have no such jesting then. raising his head.""A monk!" exclaimed the uncle. and Scottishmen do not hate. 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. But the sight is no ways strange. they seem to have arisen from an over refined system of policy."And now to horse. as a stranger. let me tell you.