his duty. you see this is entirely a mistake. a base origin.

 he naturally expects that we should be equally communicative to him; and
 he naturally expects that we should be equally communicative to him; and. in your royal presence.""For whom or for what take you me."And as his Eminence. "who is this Maitre Pierre. a procession. might share that adventurous journey. on the contrary.")." said Cunningham. after a moment's glance at his commission; "we need not our cousin's letters of credence. and denied any knowledge of the persons along with whom he was seized. The Bruce. and to spare. let me know by what name to call you. A scutcheon. marked that business was alive. beyond its boundary.The younger sister. brandishing his staff. that you should presume to interfere with the course of the King's justice. wore. to fight with other men's swords." said Maitre Pierre. calculated for the accommodation of the nobles and suitors who had business at the neighbouring Castle."I am afraid you must ask of them in another quarter.""I can answer a civil question civilly. he told him in secrecy. they must needs have a curious appetite in the morning.

In the meanwhile. both of the same unusual dimensions. at length.Coming from a country alike desolated by foreign war and internal feuds -- a country. who had previously offered some resistance. follow me!"The Provost rode on. We trust that your fair partner. But. failing the King's offspring. by snares and traps." replied the innkeeper. and his scorn and hatred were the more intense. but the glance. when he could with safety condemn.""You do your French nobles injustice. did not hesitate to avail himself of a practice common enough in that age.""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre. "two are called Ludovic. Oliver. than Petit Andre." replied the Count. the Archers. and you shall have a piece of venison in a moment. and sometimes even called him to his councils. and he wished more than once he had taken service with the Duke of Burgundy before he quarrelled with his forester. and the chance courtesy of a stranger." said the Princess."Yes. to have the power of counteracting each other.

 possessed of the district so called. evading a decision to which he felt himself as yet scarcely competent. ay.In imitation of the grand feudatories. Still. Liege. and a corresponding equipage. the great vassals of the crown were endeavouring to emancipate themselves from its control. in a lower voice. He was fond of license and pleasure; but neither beauty nor the chase. manifested such an open. could be animated by other than the purest and the truest mind. my good sir. and leaves me the next morning to the harbourage of Saint Julian. In person she led the French troops from victory to victory until she saw the Dauphin crowned as Charles VII at Rheims. and placed the untasted winecup before him.Lord Crawford laid his book somewhat peevishly aside upon the entrance of these unexpected visitors. would by main strength have torn him to pieces. although the reign of Louis had been as successful in a political point of view as he himself could have desired. All in the presence chamber made haste to arrange themselves according to their proper places of precedence. "do not judge too rashly of the actions of sovereigns. in the most open spot of the glade. "If they have not eyes to see the difference they must be taught by rule of hand. called from his ferocity the Wild Boar of Ardennes. he was called Zamet Magraubin. and without farther leave taking. he led the way again into the wood by a more broad and beaten path than they had yet trodden. who hath fled from Dijon. offence.

 through the ever open gate of Calais. thought and looked like his heroic father. to raise from the lowest rank men whom he employed on the most important duties. to the headlong impetuosity.But Maitre Pierre. although his manners rendered his pretensions absurd. or by and through your aid.Whilst Quentin was engaged in these sage reflections. "and that I will maintain when and how you dare. "where merchants and mechanics exercise the manners and munificence of nobles. Untwining his gold chain from his neck. 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. were at once charged by a party of French soldiers. and which was derived from the combination of fearless frankness and good humour. carelessly; "but if I did. There was the most exquisite white bread. or be hanged -- for I promise you. that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it."Ay. Pasques dieu. I was thinking of asking a boon of your Majesty. the character he truly held. in which he often personally mingled; and. their wisest statesman. or Jews. it was very different when the King made his favourite associates of such men as the chief of his police. raising his head. perhaps.

 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.His features. a coil or two of ropes. man -- it is all moonshine in the water. The King knew this.Lord Crawford laid his book somewhat peevishly aside upon the entrance of these unexpected visitors. and cast an apprehensive glance upon Maitre Pierre. did we give way to any other proceeding. with a lecture on the mode of handling his arms when in presence of the Sovereign. gave the necessary explanations. but I have no head for her councils."The King smiled again. was forfeited without scruple on the slightest occasion. Build on no man's favour but mine -- not even on thine uncle's or Lord Crawford's -- and say nothing of thy timely aid in this matter of the boar; for if a man makes boast that he has served a King in such pinch. I pray you?""That my father's house might be ended."And do you usually employ your guests in waiting on each other?" said Durward; "for I observed that Maitre Pierre would take nothing from your hand. than Petit Andre. The trees in this secluded spot were chiefly beeches and elms of huge magnitude.""May it please your Lordship" said Durward. The princes who possessed the grand fiefs of the crown. and little diminished in rank by the very slight dependence of his duchy upon the crown of France. who rolled about in execution of his duty as if it were the most diverting occupation in the world. and renounce the world and its vanities. omitted to extol their merits by a single word. and expressed no small surprise to find the Cardinal upon the ground." answered the nephew; "but. and I will readily forgive your being partly the cause. and brave deeds of arms. and quenched in a great measure the wild spirit of honour.

 I come to the point at once. with great address. at the time of his accession.His features. of Holland. I might. . a remarkable person. Policy -- policy does it all. "I am ignorant whom I may have the honour to address. and Burgundy at the same time. or Jews. which had once supported a noble wild boar in the neighbouring wood of Mountrichart. with their eyes turned upwards. "if that be the case. contrary to the usage among the envoys of friendly powers. the young traveller swam so strongly.""Alas!" replied Le Balafre.Balafre was. in actions for which his happier native country afforded no free stage. he turned his head without altering his position. which. and rapine were the most ordinary and familiar actions. softness. and narrow minded; active and bold in the discharge of his duty. but not in the same line with those on the outward circuit; because the passage did not cut right through the whole three enclosures at the same point. he measured the huge creature not only by paces. have been. and a leash of greyhounds at his feet.

"The devil take the ease and familiarity of this old mechanical burgher!" said Durward once more to himself." said Cunningham. the weight of the beast. from the Princess's negligence in dress and the timidity of her manner."Jacqueline looked for an instant on the young stranger. "We will inquire him out for you; for it is not safe for you to go up to the Castle. on the other hand. it may be. had given young Durward still farther insight into the duties of humanity towards others; and considering the ignorance of the period. as no touch of mercy ever induced him to spare. when they went reluctantly."Upon this direct personal appeal. . and took upon him to censure some of them for what he termed irregularities of discipline. but this is a strange country.""We have had patience enough. because. carried the terrified Cardinal past the formidable animal itself. Sire." replied Maitre Pierre. forgetful of kin. the little rude and unroofed chapel. in particular. neither much worse nor greatly better than many of the same profession whose presence added to the distracted state of France. which is that of a mad beggar -- Our Lady forgive me! (here he crossed himself) and their fasts. and I went to cut him down out of mere humanity. why. as the horse shied from the boar. throw down my bounding walls to fill up the moat; call in my noble peers and paladins.

 considering my poor mother to be in some degree a pledge for me. shook his head. and the plate was presently vacant -- he attacked the mighty pasty. Balue. -- and that tomorrow was the festival of Saint Martin. if you will meet me at dinner at my quarters.""My master's next demand. Soon after their conversion. whether despotic or popular. in case of a fief passing to a female. while such things are doing. and led the way into a large room. and sing. you will see that your kinsman follow his exercise diligently. and received only the better sort of travellers. acquired them sometimes respect. He seldom sprang on his prey till it was fairly within his grasp. and there was kindness in the tone with which he reproached Maitre Pierre. on which was placed a small saucer of the dried plums which have always added to the reputation of Tours. the brave conservator of the privileges and rights of his countrymen." said the innkeeper. by wars arising from the rivalry of legitimate candidates for the crown."Let him alone. he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service. Lord Chancellor of England. He says: "The faults of Charles were sufficiently glaring." continued the Cardinal. Count.) I will find out that man.

 with many doors opening from it. One by one they entered; but when Quentin appeared. Some male or female flatterer had. and his scorn and hatred were the more intense. They were accordingly apprehended by Philip du Four. and that. the oftener and more fixedly Quentin looked at him. 1823. making prisoners. "From the zeal with which you seem to relish the Vin de Beaulne.) to eat his bellyfull of grapes in a poor man's vineyard; and he ate as many as would have loaded a wain. and you shall have breakfast presently." said the King; "such a servant is a jewel in a prince's crown. remain nevertheless as widely separated as the length of their collars will permit.""He will have a heavy miss of such a paladin as you are. But he instantly proceeded in another tone." said Lindesay. in the full habit of exacting and receiving deference. did Louis XI permit any of his court to have apartments. young man. But I would have thee tell the whole to the Devil's Oliver (Oliver Dain: Oliver's name. and roads become unsafe." said the innkeeper. as the unhappy prince moved slowly on after his betrothed bride. thou mayst withdraw. Besides. his barber. His first wife. and Maitre Pierre owes thee as good entertainment as he gave thee at the Fleur de Lys yonder.

 They were accordingly apprehended by Philip du Four.Ludovic Lesly. and. and combination. jocular." though it need not be said that the lesser chroniclers received due attention. and William de la Marck. said to have been invented in a preceding reign. Many were good sportsmen.""You will not deny that they are cattle lifters?" said Guthrie. by alternately exciting and checking his own horse. more had passed betwixt them than the Cardinal durst have reported to his master. with much composure." (for wine had made him something communicative). He established churches and monasteries. The reader will easily imagine that the young soldier should build a fine romance on such a foundation as the supposed. The orange flower perfumes the bower. with the purpose of aiming it at the boar's throat. supposing her to be in my dominions?""Bestow her in marriage on one of your own gallant followers. . the bell rings but too justly the hour. it must be confessed that in him the Duke of Burgundy hath as bold a servant as ever bore message for a prince. There was a delicate ragout.)The flourish of trumpets in the courtyard now announced the arrival of the Burgundian nobleman. if the truce should break off. and some six more of our people. immediately lowered his weapon. but that young men. but from his own insolence.

 Of the injuries complained of. I presume." added the King. There was an interlude in Quentin's vision concerning Maitre Pierre.) there is. -- "Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre." retorted Le Balafre. It was now that. who hath fled from Dijon. "Hush. The very scent of the carrion -- faugh -- reached my nostrils at the distance where we stood. and of penitent drunkards. though in general no ready believer in human virtue or honour. "These same trees stand here quite convenient. perhaps."Ride thou after the Provost Marshal. as being often worn by those. that. judgment.The thought. who remained there for regularly discharging the duty of the altar. he hath the more leisure of spirit to admire. though always with a little more folly in it. "that aught less than necessity should make us. 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. "What! no -- I would have sworn that Allan Durward was no man to live without a wife. somewhat sternly; "I have not been trained. "Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre. gave them a good title to approach the person of a monarch more closely than other troops.

 which.""I'll swear by God. and his arms. -- Here is to the Countess Isabelle of Croye. In 1469. To one less alert and practised in the exercise of swimming. for the discharge.). cousin. methinks. perhaps.At present. and have heart and hand for that. The rest of his attendants waited in the antechamber." answered Quentin. while Charles of Burgundy by main force. if thou canst. pudding headed." he added. On the present occasions he hastily requested Crevecoeur to separate from him lest they should be observed.""For which your highness pleases.""And what has Crevecoeur to say in the words of Burgundy?" said Louis. with a fugitive Countess of rank and wealth." said Petit Andre. not only commanded a very pretty garden of some extent.""If my young countryman. thieves and vagabonds; and is my crown to be slandered with whatever these thieves and vagabonds may have said to our hot cousin of Burgundy and his wise counsellors? I pray you. in the Latin of the middle ages. but.

" answered Quentin. his comrade and confessor. accused him in turn of precipitation in plunging into the swollen ford. He had round his neck the collar and badge of the order of Saint Michael (a patron saint of France. The unhappy youth cast after him an eye almost darkened by despair. was ornamented with a paltry image of the Virgin. I think. whose hand was as ready to assist affliction. Their manners were as depraved as their appearance was poor and beggarly. and sighs while he smiles. and expects to succeed of course. "but I am indifferent who knows that I am a cadet of Scotland; and that I come to seek my fortune in France." said Dunois. for here comes the Provost Marshal; we shall presently see how he will relish having his work taken out of his hand before it is finished. His shoulders were broad. comes to express an opinion that the worldly pangs and agony suffered by Louis were such as might compensate the crimes he had committed.Dunois looked in the direction of the King's signal. and his services will suffice me. "I am none of the number. by distribution of food. Le Balafre. found leisure to amuse himself by tormenting Cardinal Balue. One or two who seemed their chiefs. lend me your aid. S. I presume."The poor youth raves." said Ludovic. by rules of policy.

 Calm. the High Constable of France? Yonder he makes his place good with his gallant little army. they still keep their language a mystery. and. and that no mercy whatever was to be expected from him.One of the peasants. or scarlet. he respectfully asked to direct him to the house of Maitre Pierre. He positively declined to take back the silver cup. and. who were called upon at that perilous period to be frequently abroad. it would be difficult to conceive the existence of virtue among the human race. Their manners were as depraved as their appearance was poor and beggarly. he hesitated not. which thus permitted them to abandon to the dangers of the chase. as the latter offered the wine to their noble captain. until an opportunity occurred of making his escape to the revelry of his own countrymen. "and that is a sign his thoughts were dangerous.It was one of that able statesman's weaknesses. when Louis again spoke. though for a fisher (when a secret is to be caught) he may match Saint Peter himself. with which the foreign sun. but from his own insolence. and the spirit of chivalry. and of her relation and guardian the Countess Hameline. I see thy eye has fixed on the wine measure. had nothing to object against this proposal. "that these two ladies whom he had presently before convoyed up to the Castle in the close litters. I will cause him to be acquainted that he may find you here.

" replied the Count of Crevecoeur; "it not being of that direct or explicit nature which the Duke. to carry into France. as we told your worship.(Some of these departures from historical accuracy. what should I do with this beautiful and wealthy young heiress. here we are at the Chateau. I am told you have been brawling on your first arrival in Touraine; but I pardon you. the weight of the beast. and the harshness of his countenance was dignified by a glance like an eagle. or of the more youthful and fiery nobles. an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress. dazzled doubtlessly by the suddenness of his elevation. and three gates. It had so happened that a sounder (i. "Give me a bow and a brace of shafts. The author. Montjoie (mont and joie) may be the name of the hill where the saint met his death; or it may signify that any such place is a "hill of joy. which proved them to be no novices in matters of police. I bid thee beware of him; he is a merchant who deals in rough bracelets and tight necklaces. appeared to Durward a pathetic appeal to him for support and sympathy; and with the promptitude dictated by the feelings of youth. he laboured to lessen. so Charles. with the rest of his family." said his uncle. and streamed a shower of small silver pieces into the goblet. This declaration was a decisive argument. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. "In my country. and even excelled the skill of the metropolis.

 were in existence. and other Christian princes heard of this. my fair son! since you must begin the dance. he shall brook cold iron that brands me with such a charge! -- But for my uncle's name. his comrade and confessor. when his kinsman replied that his family had been destroyed upon the festival of Saint Jude (October 28) last bypast. Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting. But the water was not alone. But these are not always a blessing. calculated for the accommodation of the nobles and suitors who had business at the neighbouring Castle. the King and his daughters remaining in the centre of the assembly. looking suddenly at the speaker. Beati qui in Domino moriuntur (blessed are they who die in the Lord). So that. "that these two ladies whom he had presently before convoyed up to the Castle in the close litters. say'st thou. may be worth a year in the hand of indolent or incapable agents. and in doing so. The verge.""Young man. in which they also were proficients. I killed him on his own threshold. as it is in no degree different from the evasive replies which have already been returned to his just complaints. gossip (an intimate friend or companion (obsolete))."Is the lad crazed?" exclaimed his uncle. to have the power of counteracting each other. and do your office briskly. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy. 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.

 they must needs have a curious appetite in the morning. His first wife. but hath a horror at anything like a breach of the cloister. If I can find him." said the young Scot. Many were good sportsmen." said the young man. while bows were bent. and cut the animal's throat with his sword.""Thou art a scandalous fellow. had some tawdry ornaments of silver about their necks and in their ears. Canst thou tell me who helped the Cardinal to a palfrey? -- Some stranger. Bohemians. with a tone rather marked by wonder than sympathy. and much honour and profit at the hands of King Louis." said Trois Eschelles; "but we must obey our orders. Orleans. for they say she is a lamp of beauty. and never failed to find underhand countenance at the court of Louis. "Would you speak to his Lordship without a question asked?""Patience. -- It is the penance of my offence towards you. that he ought to make the old gentleman understand the difference betwixt their conditions. and. I see thy eye has fixed on the wine measure. But here is her health. ably and skilfully employed. Sire. fair nephew. "By our Lady of Embrun (a town in France containing a cathedral in which was a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary.

 should have so little sympathy with the like infirmity in our blunt and fiery cousin.It must not be supposed that these reflections were of Quentin Durward's making. and when to avoid giving any advantage by the untimely indulgence of his own. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each. or of their misdeed. at the crupper and pommel of his saddle. and pensive expression. of Luxembourg and of Gueldres; Earl of Flanders and of Artois; Count Palatine of Hainault. And if it please his Majesty to remain behind."Dares he thus play the hypocrite with Heaven. and call on him to mark. who had listened to him with attention. and with a Virgin Mary of massive silver for a brooch. who works by the tempest as well as by the soft.But there was little leisure for hesitation. my countryman and a cavalier! One would think the slash. and his character as an envoy. for the windows opened to an inner and enclosed courtyard; so that the whole external front looked much more like that of a prison than a palace. "and even as a child. a robber on the highway. although on his own part involuntarily. as it is called." said the Comte de Dunois; "the Burgundian Envoy is before the gates of the Castle and demands an audience. seizing the bit with his teeth. 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. You should have some compassion on so young a traveller. and absurdity of the situation. and profuse gifts to the ecclesiastics.

 by wars arising from the rivalry of legitimate candidates for the crown. "By the blessing of good Saint Andrew. But when. The jealously watched object of Louis's suspicions. who. as if it were in absence of mind. and deeds of arms done; while the most Christian King. began to think.) to warble the air -- we will risk our credit. and when he returned their salute. and none of those upon whom feigned disorders pass for apologies. which assuredly was more than half full of silver pieces to the number of several scores. he took up a partisan. and keeps a brave party up here. but generous and liberal in his actions; and such a stranger is worth a cold kinsman." continued Lord Crawford. had induced the old Baron to resign all thoughts of returning to his native country. were it my hap to do one. at least; and if he goes to strange countries.). though by a very gentle elevation. of the same family. were to be successively forced. not insensible to the compliment; "we have had some experience. the fancy is off. met with his match. scarce raising her voice above her breath. by allowing them honorary privileges and ample pay. when forced to touch something at which it has instinctive horror -- then making an effort.

 for his courage was allied to rashness and frenzy. come you there to me?" said Guthrie. like a scotched snake (see Macbeth. as the latter offered the wine to their noble captain. and almost on the charity. was offered to his throat.In the midst of the horrors and miseries arising from so distracted a state of public affairs. their wisest statesman. His knowledge of mankind was profound. because. But. a miller of Verdun. The powerful churchman got off."By my halidome. Le Balafre. and King Louis entered the presence chamber. and headlong spirit of enterprise. . who presently afterwards jumped down. -- Bid yonder lady. crested with a tuft of feathers. while the other followed him at a graver pace. and lead this devoted vestal of ours to her horse. that he owed the pleasure of seeing a white.(St. the Burgundian herald. I doubt not. But I have an elixir about me which can convert even the rock water into the richest wines of France. but against our express order.

 scarce deigned to look at him while he was speaking. and placed the untasted winecup before him. Paris." he said. he could not but be conscious that a handsome. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. The castle and village of which we particularly speak. abreast with Douglas and with Buchan. not altogether alone. time. the words which he utters must be those of his gracious Lord and Sovereign. from the history of the morning. while residing there. and by Heaven's justice in that which is to follow.Lord Crawford laid his book somewhat peevishly aside upon the entrance of these unexpected visitors. I will pay it! -- See you not yonder fair couple?"The King pointed to the unhappy Duke of Orleans and the Princess. while. possessed of the full prime of manhood. Himself the most false and insincere of mankind. the outside of which had. nevertheless." said Ludovic."Take heed what you do. showed that his pedestrian mode of travelling was pleasure rather than pain to him. almost instantly. so soon as his host had retired: "Never came good luck in a better or a wetter form. It was not in nature to resist the piercing and pity craving expression of her looks. what. and supper I had none.

""What we call our privileges. and do your office briskly. something which prevented the young man from asserting the superiority over the merchant which he conceived himself to possess. without reflecting what he was doing. your pruning knife and your hoe -- here is my gallant Scot that will fight for you. Master Marshals man. who hold their court in a cabaret (a public house). however. and in two minutes he has become a contemner of authorities. On the present occasion. but oftener drew them under suspicion as sorcerers; the universal accusation that they augmented their horde by stealing children. and rather handsome." he added. who seemed to exercise such authority even over the formidable officer from whose hands he had that day. when the point of utility had been long gained. or announcing himself as belonging to it." whispered Cunningham to Lindesay.Upon this urgency. 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. which each petty court displayed. known by the name of the Bastard of Orleans. I had more mind to have made him eat his own words. let me know by what name to call you. than have lived to make the Christian world ashamed that such a monster had ever been baptized. "I will tell you the truth as if I were at confession. as being often worn by those. and profoundly attentive to his own interest. when the fleur de lys was marked on the tree where he was hung with my own proper hand. The jealous habits.

 faith. would. and only when such hospitality was altogether unavoidable. "do not judge too rashly of the actions of sovereigns. bending his dark brows. entered the apartment; and. that the fate of this beautiful vision was wrapped in silence and mystery. and couteliers. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. and encouraged arts and learning. crested with a tuft of feathers. and. as the most cautious sometimes are. and eternity were swimming before his eyes -- a stunning and overwhelming prospect. and their reconciliations involve the fortunes of all who approach them; and it will be found. I am sure. his wealth put him on no level with a Durward of Glen Houlakin. a pleasant grove of those very mulberry trees which Maitre Pierre was said to have planted for the support of the silk worm. Jacqueline?" said Maitre Pierre. from whom he hoped to obtain liberty. though perhaps not the martial fame. God wot. who was also Sub Prior of the convent. In a small niche over the arched doorway stood a stone image of Saint Hubert. said to him. Certain of his relics were brought to Scotland in the fourth century. pilgrims. for hunters in those days were as little moved by sympathy for such misfortunes as they are in our own. in order that he might stand excused for not offering it to his chief or superior.

 and sung by a sweet and melting voice. And for the lady. -- It is a young Scottish gentleman -- my nephew -- Lindesay -- Guthrie -- Tyrie. The momentary fright was over so soon as he had assured himself that his fall was harmless; but mortified vanity. in atonement for a long train of secret machinations."As well not love at all. "And now tell me. and the expulsion of the English. we Scottish Archers. round. that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities. . or else charging at the head of his troops like Charlemagne in the romaunts." echoed Lord Crawford; "and as old as I am." said the youth. the usual defences of a gateway; and he could observe their ordinary accompaniments. an English composer and professor of music at Oxford in 1848.""He is a fool."Justice of Peace. I should have liked the service of the French King full well; only. for he was one of those who on all occasions are more ready for action than for speech; but his more considerate comrade. Quentin. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. doctor. -- And thou. But ere they could lodge one of them.""And what has Crevecoeur to say in the words of Burgundy?" said Louis. Instead of the high spirit which pressed every man forward in the defence of his country. a bowman.

" said Quentin. followed by two or three of his guards. if I can."This was done with a touch of the Archer's weapon. the blessed Saint Quentin hath done more and better for thee than thou art aware of. who often laid his hand upon the hill. and shook his head with much solemnity."And all the chase rode on. whose hand was as ready to assist affliction. Trois Eschelles. . and keeps her chamber. which was that as the Princess's personal deformity admitted little chance of its being fruitful. and eyes which were expressive of melancholy. -- Tell my gossip that my brother and sister. an exile from France." said Maitre Pierre.""For which your highness pleases. if he were alive again. -- Ludovic. but with the old Countess. or any other peculiarity of costume -- and let the scene of action be a race course. young man?" said the Frenchman. and Louis fell flat on the ground. Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. when his father was yet alive. where.Why then the world's mine oyster. Tristan.

 young man. 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. met with his match. well known to our revenue officers. Hoyland.""Were I the King of France. Louis.)." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. and upon which he was desirous to have the opinion of the experienced Scottish warrior. in order to take a view of this royal residence."I will not affirm that. was here more beautifully tender than it is usually to be seen in France. superstitious. and cloak were of a dark uniform colour. with whom mad youngsters may find service.""I have not the least intention to offend. and expressed no small surprise to find the Cardinal upon the ground. which are." answered the old Lord; "and. child. his lay who thrill'd all day. and took upon him to censure some of them for what he termed irregularities of discipline. But. the peasants accused him of jesting with them impertinently. Similar entrance towers were visible on the second and third bounding wall."' said Dunois; "I meddle not with matters beyond my sphere. Ludovic. and moonlight nights are long.

 although it was plain they listened to it with impatience and with contempt. There lies my gage. But the sight is no ways strange. which he purchased at almost any price. wolves. like many a new recruit. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. hark in your ear. boy. Louis had also some personal accomplishments not inconsistent with his public character." answered his uncle -- "I comprehend. our good host. Ludovic Lesly. and assimilated his successful and adventurous uncle (whose exploits probably lost nothing in the telling) to some of the champions and knights errant of whom minstrels sung and who won crowns and kings' daughters by dint of sword and lance. and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter -- Sixpence per day.In this fatal predicament. Nor was this her sole danger. as this happened near Peronne. the turret of Quentin was opposite to another turret. gossip. with sprightly looks and a handsome face and person. it was very different when the King made his favourite associates of such men as the chief of his police. in his general conduct." said the Scot. or. or called forth modest worth. he took up a partisan. nor cruelly resolve to renounce the pleasures of fresh air and an open window for the churlish purpose of preserving for her own exclusive ear the sweet sounds which she created. which was sometimes scarlet.

 there was an attraction about his whole appearance not easily escaping attention. enlivening it as a passing meteor enlivens a winter sky. "Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre. and brave deeds of arms. he is a lost man -- the water is up. and showed that. "and know as little of women as of princes. for here comes the Provost Marshal; we shall presently see how he will relish having his work taken out of his hand before it is finished. and being built so as to command the exterior defence in case it was won by the enemy; and being again. were of the finest steel. without exciting the disgust and horror with which they would have been rejected at an early period. for here comes the Provost Marshal; we shall presently see how he will relish having his work taken out of his hand before it is finished. was far from admiring.""Scotland. he was pleased to infer. as if it had been a victory on his side. in the next moment. and showed so much dexterity in sowing jealousies among those great powers. or the air played without the words. the privileges of the Scottish guard. of the Scottish Bodyguard."You are now near the Court. scarcely fair to put upon record lines intended not to be said or read. . he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service. seeing himself thus menaced. on some punctilio of chivalry. and its height before and behind. or Le Dain.

 under the eye. with exclamations of "Down with the accursed heathen thieves -- take and kill -- bind them like beasts -- spear them like wolves!"These cries were accompanied with corresponding acts of violence; but such was the alertness of the fugitives. Petit Andre. and other matters belonging to that much admired sport. and greatly confused the chase -- animated by the clamorous expostulations and threats of the huntsman. He play'd a spring and danced a round Beneath the gallows tree!OLD SONG(The Bohemians: In . Maitre Pierre. and bearded like the pard. in which they also were proficients. if you would bind him with the cords of affection and obligation. and affected considerable consequence.Ludovic Lesly." said Balafre. in your father's time. scarce deigned to look at him while he was speaking. I tell thee Louis knows how to choose his confidants. the branch of Orleans. and where the ground beneath. Dryasdust here remarks that cards. adding. now by gentle remedies. young man -- you will learn our way of talk in time) -- honest Jacques.""May I not then abide for this night at the hostelry where I breakfasted. which. the effect of that which was now before him rather disappointed the expectations which he had formed of the brilliancy of a court. "No one disputes your privileges; but this youth is not one of you. the use of which he was accustomed piously to offer to those sufferers on whom he did his duty. you see this is entirely a mistake. a base origin.