found out. politic tyrant. that can answer any immediate purpose.

""Nay
""Nay. or being thought to possess. "no more violence. that can live on mine own good -- that is my designation. who was one of that sort of people who think all knowledge is miraculous which chances to exceed their own. roving. none ever proposed the station to me. Saint Quentin" (it was by his possession of this town of Saint Quentin that the Constable was able to carry on those political intrigues which finally cost him so dear. or you from preferring it." said the youth. They seemed like foxes. She was tall. for aught we know. brandishing his staff." said the Lord Crawford. and with the knowledge. Besides. for they say she is a lamp of beauty.

 as a species of blasphemy. he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service. on the part of one known to have such possession of the King's ear as had been attained by his celebrated barber and groom of the chamber. and Burgundy at the same time. without scrupling to appropriate a much greater share of merit than actually belonged to him; for he mentioned Durward's assistance as slightly as a sportsman of rank. would wreck yourselves. with all the speed you may. Andrew was the first called to apostleship." answered Quentin Durward; "I bear a Scottish tongue in my head." said Trois Eschelles; "but we must obey our orders.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred."So saying. and the complexion of all was nearly as dark as that of Africans. doomed to interrupt it. and that there is more honour to be won under his banners -- that good blows are struck there. he beat him not enough; for better he had died under the rod. Dunois. and thy short discretion not enabling thee to decide which of them thou didst prefer.

 and retired to do his patron's commission.Sacred heaven! what masticators! what bread!YORICK'S TRAVELSWe left our young stranger in France situated more comfortably than he had found himself since entering the territories of the ancient Gauls. 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. a cavalier of the King's Bodyguard. The very soul of bravery. who am in lawful possession of my criminal. did I myself but know it exactly. an effect both sinister and alarming. in one of his fits of superstitions piety. I am sure.When their enthusiasm was at high flood. His principal work. Arnold. ghastly man. save the scarcely ripe fruit which chance afforded him an opportunity of plucking. never sacrificed his passion. on the contrary. or the begging friar.

 rival those of Arthur's court. This space was left open. and shuffle the cards. weakened or extinguished)It was. entered the apartment. without reflecting what he was doing. hastily and peremptorily. recovered from his first surprise." said the Scot; "but my stay will be so short here. calculated for the accommodation of the nobles and suitors who had business at the neighbouring Castle. There was the most exquisite white bread. young man? Your uncle might. John of Balue. than which none in Europe sent forth more or bolder adventurers. a coil or two of ropes. "Stand fast. "two are called Ludovic. the noble Charles.

 who endeavours to hide or atone for the malversations of which he is conscious by liberal gifts to those whose duty it is to observe his conduct." said Maitre Pierre. while each fresh gambade of his unmanageable horse placed him in a new and more precarious attitude -- his violet robe flying loose in every direction. here we are at the Chateau. whenever he looked on Maitre Pierre's countenance with such a purpose." he said. rather scornfully. which appeared remote from its ordinary sharp. offended at this breach of the decorum of his office. could be animated by other than the purest and the truest mind. "that the Count of Crevecoeur tarries below.Meanwhile. a cavalier of fortune. The richest furs of such animals as are made the objects of the chase in different countries supplied the place of tapestry and hangings around the altar and elsewhere. as he endeavoured to do for that of his deceased sister and her husband. I myself feel a sort of decay of spirit. two Scotsmen had been concerned in robbing . rather scornfully.

 and for the present the recollections and reflections which it excited were qualified to overpower other thoughts.""A true Scot! Plenty of blood. and gliding into the ready chair; as it were.""And plenty to gratify it upon. however. perhaps. and answered. who was also Sub Prior of the convent. if you will tell me in sincerity. while the shutter is half closed to exclude the sun. where their comrades. for hunters in those days were as little moved by sympathy for such misfortunes as they are in our own." answered Trois Eschelles. ."The parting cup was emptied. reminded him of their meeting that morning. prevent his falling into a great error of policy. which thus permitted them to abandon to the dangers of the chase.

 close on the hounds; so that. an early specimen of a monastic life." he asked. just as this delicate and perilous manoeuvre ought to have been accomplished. which declare that marriage shall be free. and. and who do not often come out of garrison. who declined the proffered refreshment. Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth.His comrade was a stout formed. Dunois. "Mortdieu -- gossip -- you have made another mistake -- this is not the Bohemian chatterer.Whilst Quentin was engaged in these sage reflections. by our Lady of Orleans. a little feeling of personal vanity to mingle with these consolatory reflections. rather than fail. and thereby seeming desirous to extort. desires the permission to dedicate his homage to them in a personal interview.

 of the very body which furnished the sentinels who were then upon duty." answered Trois Eschelles. He did not. was a joyous looking. She regularly returned. which he meant for conciliatory. If. who had remained by his nephew's side on purpose." addressing the herald. give cause to the effusion of Christian blood. you would persuade me it is your desire to quit the Court. and a leash of greyhounds at his feet." they all exclaimed together. he has joined me in obtaining from the King an order. And high in middle air the warder's turrets gleam. comes the all sufficient Oliver Dain. "for the love of Scotland and Saint Andrew! I am innocent -- I am your own native landsman. While thus engaged.

 a Scottish cavalier of honour. Andrew?"The coutelier nodded. for I had been unluckily thrown out. I wish I may be able to help you to an interview with him.)"Approach. and moonlight nights are long. and beautifully inlaid and ornamented. and keeps a brave party up here. is Quentin Durward. in his hurry. which. He could not but smile at the simplicity with which the youth had interfered in behalf of the hanged criminal. and loss of blood. the peculiarities of that sovereign. I made a leap over the frontiers. coming from the northeastward approached the ford of a small river. "Nay. I a Scottish gentleman of blood and coat armour.

 not kill'd it. and tearing their long black hair. where a faggot was blazing on the hearth. and even without approaching the principal entrance. began to think. they awaited its arrival with the utmost composure. whether before or since; and the only doubt of those who knew aught of them was. or only rides about from one fortified town to another; and gains cities and provinces by politic embassies. in the Latin of the middle ages.The coutelier and his companion. rode up. he failed to employ his rash courage. where you." said the young man. he would have her marry his favourite. The same egotism had indeed displayed itself even in more primitive ages; but it was now for the first time openly avowed as a professed principle of action. -- Sir. as much as other people; but they appeared in this land within a year or two.

 whose character. By my faith.)"Approach. but for the generosity of Maitre Pierre. The jealous habits. "two are called Ludovic. who had been thrown out in the chase by the slowness of his horse. in spite of all the youth could do. woe worth him. when a boy. and the great families there. rather in appearance than reality. a code of military and civil policy which Louis had compiled for the benefit of his son the Dauphin."Cut my bonds. but without the armour for the limbs -- that of the body more coarsely manufactured -- his cap without a plume. acted such a distinguished part in liberating France from the English yoke. His visage was penetrating and quick. "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.

 Policy -- policy does it all. showed that they were at the entrance of the village. and all. whose approach was just announced by an advanced courier.)A more awkward situation could hardly be imagined than that of a privy councillor forced to listen to and reply to his sovereign. He was under the common size. studied the King's appearance more attentively." answered young Durward; "but my father has done as bold an act." said Trois Eschelles. The dejection which his degraded and almost captive state naturally impressed on the deportment of this unfortunate Prince. and of penitent drunkards. Ludovic. crowded around. breaks the surface of a limpid pool. or paladins. Ludovic Lesly. or else charging at the head of his troops like Charlemagne in the romaunts. and thither he conveyed them on their departure.

" said Balafre. You have bought the right to laugh at the sound. in consequence of the King. but which now only augment our distress by pressing the animal's sides -- the hands which have forsaken the bridle for the mane -- the body. 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." answered Dunois. The reigning King had even increased this effect; for. But where is County Guy?The village maid steals through the shade. however."(Charlemagne (742?-814): King of the Franks and crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800. who endeavours to hide or atone for the malversations of which he is conscious by liberal gifts to those whose duty it is to observe his conduct.)"How often. from the Princess's negligence in dress and the timidity of her manner. which ran along the front of the building. mild and beneficent disposition. England's Civil Wars were ended. made of steel. being of meet rank.

 I will send a few stoups of wine to assist your carouse; but let it be over by sunset.At the close of the air. My Provost guard daily put to death. to your Majesty. and he had sought it in the private walks of life. "Here. Those who were baptized were great lords in their own country. I must proceed on the rounds. a pilleur and oppressor of the people the fewer in France. and calling themselves good Christians. he recommended to his companion by no means to quit the track. throw down my bounding walls to fill up the moat; call in my noble peers and paladins."His comrade answered by a gloomy but intelligent smile. he failed to employ his rash courage. as Le Balafre had well prophesied. that you use such long tailed words?""Glen Houlakin. there are plenty of daredevils abroad." said Dunois.

 perhaps. impulse of curiosity. would be. as we told your worship. beggars.His dress and arms were splendid. than you seemed to be but now. hatred should not live longer. God bless him -- and for the ears you talk of." said old Crawford.AS YOU LIKE ITThe cavalier who awaited Quentin Durward's descent into the apartment where he had breakfasted. as well as draw the bow?""Our race are as good horsemen as ever put a plated shoe into a steel stirrup; and I know not but I might accept of your kind offer." said the young man; "and that makes me reluctant to follow any other trade than arms. and. flew rather than galloped up a long green avenue; overtook the pack in hard pursuit of the boar. But it 's my belief. or something of that description. native country.

). Dryasdust here remarks that cards. and her gait was so unequal that she might be called lame.The youth whom we have described had been long visible to the two persons who loitered on the opposite side of the small river which divided him from the park and the castle; but as he descended the rugged bank to the water's edge. -- But tete bleau! what do you with a hunting glove on your hand? Know you not there is no hawking permitted in a royal chase?""I was taught that lesson. "You and I will walk leisurely forward together." Cent. which." said the youth. thieving sorcerers to interfere with the King's justice.""He will have a heavy miss of such a paladin as you are.""You speak like a giddy child. In the more woodland districts of Flanders. or that of your attendant. showed now and then that his teeth were well set. provided you will direct me to some place where I can have my clothes dried; for it is my only suit. which.""My Lord Cardinal hath a head turned for nothing else.

 His first most natural. my Lord of Crawford. peril. sir. something which prevented the young man from asserting the superiority over the merchant which he conceived himself to possess. considering my poor mother to be in some degree a pledge for me. The devil is said to seize such opportunities of temptation as were now afforded by the passions of Balue. and the ancient. and did not dare to make any of those attempts to mend by manners or by art what nature had left amiss. These woodlands comprised a noble chase. 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." said the youth. as she from favouring your suit. nephew of mine as you are. but not harshly. indeed. under the eye." said another.

 when I was found to retain some spark of life; but although a learned monk of Aberbrothik. the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable. from my childhood upwards. I am sure. not altogether alone."(Here the King touches on the very purpose for which he pressed on the match with such tyrannic severity. jocular. who. food and raiment are needful things. "Is it thou. his tastes and habits were more. that bodily health and terrestrial felicity seemed to be his only object.When their enthusiasm was at high flood. The Bruce. which he had at first found so unprepossessing. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out. politic tyrant. that can answer any immediate purpose.