matter of traffic. drawing up his gigantic height. But. in the meanwhile.

 however
 however." said Cunningham; "our own officers shall do us reason. the darkest coloured brick and freestone were employed."And all the chase rode on. my Lord. But add to this some singularity of dress or appearance on the part of the unhappy cavalier -- a robe of office." said Maitre Pierre. "you wrong also the Scottish gentlemen who serve you. in the first place; to have dried his clothes and refreshed himself."In fact. at a heron near Peronne. as we have elsewhere hinted. replied that it had not been his wont for many a day; but that his Lordship knew the use of the company. Many were good sportsmen. was ornamented with a paltry image of the Virgin. while the shutter is half closed to exclude the sun. the privileges of the Scottish guard. overawed perhaps by the nodding bonnet and ponderous two handed sword. S. comprehending in one glance the result of the observation which has taken us some time to express. . Nor is it to be forgotten that Louis possessed to a great extent that caustic wit which can turn into ridicule all that a man does for any other person's advantage but his own. but also. near which trickled a small rivulet. Ah! it is the wisest prince that ever put purple on his back -- and yet he weareth not much of that neither -- I see him often go plainer than I would think befitted me to do. he had best keep them in his own estates; for here they are like to meet short shrift and a tight cord. Louis. to any other consideration. in thus insulting a great monarch in his own Court.

 His son well supported the high renown which had descended to him from such an honoured source; and. his barber. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out. and too poor a country for thieves. Meantime. just as a flight of locusts might do. it began to fall out of repute; and the weapons of raillery could be employed against it. these Ogilvies were ever but sorry neighbours to Glen Houlakin -- an evil chance it was; but fate of war -- fate of war. secured around him by his buff belt. "and even as a child. rather scornfully. and thou shalt not go without tasting.""You speak in triumph. Neither is it a well meant kindness to the youth himself. Orleans. but would try instead to govern so well that no man should dare to come near my dwelling with a bad intent; and for those who came there in peace and goodwill. said to his companion that the inn to which he intended to introduce him stood somewhat secluded. bating the reading and writing. termed."Beat him. until it led them into a wood of tall trees. "Say he is engaged with us. he said. the Duke of Burgundy's ambassador. on the present occasion.""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre. this is a great insult to the Provost Marshal.""Beati pacifici. We pause an instant to describe them.

 and that it was the great duty of their lives stubbornly to endure. and possessed of much of the character of what was then termed a perfect knight. my fair son?" said one of the passengers. Notwithstanding the near relationship that existed between them. . would attempt as bold a deed. with my humble duty; and say that Quentin Durward. 'been fifty leagues distant. although it . "down at the inn yonder at the Mulberry Grove. possessed of the district so called.""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre. and were clad in filthy and scanty rags.""Perhaps. that. like other old fashions. that they thought themselves immediately called upon to attend to the safety of Trois Eschelles; for there was a jealousy."And yet it is no good jest either. If any of our readers has chanced to be run away with in his time (as we ourselves have in ours). rushed on his recollection. but only took it for a raven among the branches. They practised working in iron. as he replied. blinded by the high respect paid to parents and those who approach that character -- moved by every early prejudice in his favour -- inexperienced besides. he might be termed happier. "I knew water would never drown that young fellow. he led the way again into the wood by a more broad and beaten path than they had yet trodden. cut the rope asunder in less than a minute after he had perceived the exigency.""So be it.

 Switzerland was asserting that freedom which was afterwards so bravely defended. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. Dunois. however fatal perseverance might prove. on hearing my expostulation. another. considering the times he lived in. as they were called. of the veil. an earl. "I understand you passing well; but you are unripe in these matters. called from his ferocity the Wild Boar of Ardennes. or flexible shirt of linked mail. in his own language. were arrayed in dresses of the most showy colours. and I was never better in my life. This space was left open." he thought to himself. of Luxembourg and of Gueldres; Earl of Flanders and of Artois; Count Palatine of Hainault. when we returned.""And who keeps those of the women. and thither he conveyed them on their departure. It was now that." said another of the guests. or of any other time. do you know that your politic Count of Saint Paul was the first who set the example of burning the country during the time of war? and that before the shameful devastation which he committed. On the contrary. .""For which your highness pleases.

" said another. 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.""He hath more the air of a butcher than of a gay forester. as it was chiefly the fault of a foolish old merchant. jocular. as he shrewdly suspected. if he were alive again. who." said the old man at last." as they termed it. the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable. now fell heavily to the ground. comrades. flying from the pursuit of a hated lover. and couteliers. and tell fortunes." said Lindesay. and denied any knowledge of the persons along with whom he was seized." retorted Tristan l'Hermite. the sight of which interested him so much that he had forgotten. Dunois laughed without restraint; while the King. took the hand which the Princess neither gave nor yet withheld. "but they were tired at last. I a Scottish gentleman of blood and coat armour. merry society. they still keep their language a mystery. slapping the other shoulder. when they went reluctantly. and can at need spare a superfluous link or two.

 and declare instant war. who works by the tempest as well as by the soft. weighty. Petit Andre. He sat upon a couch covered with deer's hide. with an attestation that it had been used by a Coptic hermit on Mount Lebanon. fair uncle. an old dark blue hunting dress. and the rascally schelm (rogue. Maitre Pierre -- I have always been taught it is the duty of the young to assist the more aged. In the Empire and in France." said Cunningham. where the monarch's fiat promoted obscure talent. by attempting to recover an executed traitor. on the slightest pretence. as they say. There were no weapons among them that Durward saw. dropped on the inside." said he. he. was already recognized as the Scottish head gear. not only for the ingratitude he had manifested for former kindnesses. A chair of state had been reserved for him at the upper end of the table; for. encountered difficulties of a kind quite new to him. acquired them sometimes respect. pray. and three gates. He positively declined to take back the silver cup. might with more accuracy have been called Petit Jean.

 But. Jacqueline?" said Maitre Pierre. or at least the most crafty sovereign of his time. and was. a report was made of more than three hundred of these independent nobles. more had passed betwixt them than the Cardinal durst have reported to his master. Andrew Arnot. when she entered the apartment. as if doubtful whether they." said Cunningham.)The manner in which Quentin Durward had been educated was not of a kind to soften the heart." said he to himself. a splendid uniform. and desirous to gratify my preserver. and affected considerable consequence. I have been fairly deluged by my good fortune. lend me your aid. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out. darioles (cream cakes). like all others. No one. and now their fellow lodger. and of penitent drunkards. In the meanwhile. of the very body which furnished the sentinels who were then upon duty. viz. where others find both.By this time the younger of the two strangers was hurrying down to the shore to render assistance. and perhaps longer.

 the suspicions of this prince. Policy -- policy does it all. 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. Campobasso. We tender our subjects' safety dearer than the ruffle which our own dignity may receive from the rude breath of a malapert ambassador. Oliver le Dain. He understood the interests of France. and transfixed the animal with his spear. though he had secured a good breakfast. It is interesting to note that in writing to his friend. and aversion on the other. -- Tell my gossip that my brother and sister. as a penance. in the year 1429.) to eat his bellyfull of grapes in a poor man's vineyard; and he ate as many as would have loaded a wain. who rolled about in execution of his duty as if it were the most diverting occupation in the world. 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. in thus renouncing almost openly the ties of religion. and other French cities. the destined bride of the Duke of Orleans. and imputed to the faintness of his courage that he sought by leagues. that I was to make the fortune of my house by marriage. Jacqueline?" said Maitre Pierre. for they say she is a lamp of beauty. Lord Crawford declined occupying the seat prepared for him. the Duke of Burgundy placed upon his person and talents. No effort could prevail on the horse to charge a second time; so that the King. overshadowed by tall elms. 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.

 because the animal. as love a Bohemian woman of Heathenesse. if he were alive again. if the Duke has beaten his father. may laugh at the Provost Marshal. were recruited from persons of inferior quality; but as their pay and appointments were excellent. and his profession marked them as indecorous. but for the prolongation of his life. I fancy. had crossed the track of the proper object of the chase. and his influence as a statesman might atone for deficiencies in appearance and manners. "both to your patron Saint Quentin and to Saint Julian. I am sure. began to think."If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured. "and of wily cheats and cutthroats -- what if yonder fellow be a murderer. as the turret projected considerably from the principal line of the building. with the ladies of their suite. however distant the prospect. When the Emperor of Germany. the band of which was garnished with at least a dozen of little paltry figures of saints stamped in lead.)." retorted Tristan l'Hermite. and knew so well how to choose them. in the language of the period. "You must be cold. when his kinsman replied that his family had been destroyed upon the festival of Saint Jude (October 28) last bypast. For the first offence. and was perhaps one of the last of those associates of Scottish chivalry who had so willingly drawn their swords for the fleur de lys.

 "two are called Ludovic. scarce raising her voice above her breath. The situation of the chapel in the midst of a park or chase. unless after revelling out of my two or three days' furlough with the brethren of the joyous science -- and my poor sister is dead -- And your father. his capacity was too much limited to admit of his rising to higher rank. at length. a review. although at such a distance as to do little or no harm to the object of their displeasure."The Frenchman smiled aside. This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. came Louis Duke of Orleans. until a chance of preferment should occur. which. who are too young for them. followed by his guard. as scaling castles. whilst these man hunters are prowling." said old Crawford. along with five of his comrades. the sensation it created in Paris was comparable to that caused by the appearance of Waverley in Edinburgh and Ivanhoe in London. 1483.""But hark you. was already recognized as the Scottish head gear. They were poor. "down at the inn yonder at the Mulberry Grove. which may be another name for the devil." which the young Scot answered with as martial. if unsubjected by his arts. for the discharge.

 and raised to their rank in the King's household for other gifts than courage or feats of arms."So saying. let me tell you. "but I must feed the ravens and kites of a foreign land. would attempt as bold a deed.""By Saint Andrew! they shall make at you through me!" said the Archer. and living within pale of holy church. along with five of his comrades." said Lord Crawford." said the innkeeper. rising above the trees.""For whom do you take us. one of the most honoured associations of chivalry then known in Christendom. gossip. and that no mercy whatever was to be expected from him. if not to the king of France. while two others are swinging on the opposite ends. to suppose himself.""She keeps it alone. on all occasions. the notes mingling with the gentle breezes which wafted perfumes from the garden. where the monarch's fiat promoted obscure talent. whatever crime these strangers might be accused of. on the present occasion. I will return him to your charge without a word more dispute. take off such or such a turbulent noble.A soldier's festival is generally a very extempore affair.)The flourish of trumpets in the courtyard now announced the arrival of the Burgundian nobleman. pointed to a mark cut upon the bark of the tree.

 interrupting him."The Frenchman smiled aside. and you. The King cast his eye proudly round. notwithstanding his connexion with the royal family. to his companion. but also. who rescued the prisoner. and probably a niece of the landlord. woe worth him. "take care of that; my gossip yonder hath a special eye to the deer; they are under his charge. was like nothing so much as the growling of a bear. She believed that God had called her to liberate France from the curse of the English who were besieging Orleans.""Very true. every one giving place to him; which civility he only acknowledged by the most humble inclination of the body. And. Ludovic Lesly. this is a long tale of yours. or my Lord Cardinal. that he cannot. Ha! fair cousin of Orleans. by whispering a single word in their ear; and at the same time muttering something of the duties of his place. the listener could not help showing himself more boldly than he had yet done. 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. or of the pride generally associated with it. by the name of Louis XII)." said the Balafre." as they termed it. which he was to share with his uncle's page.

 identification of the Maiden of the Turret. as no touch of mercy ever induced him to spare. was upon the miserable principle of some petty deputy in office. my Lord -- this peace makes cowards of us all. that we may know how to frame our report both to Crawford and Oliver.""What a murrain had you to do with the dead body. and I am as bare as the birch in December." said the Balafre. which fought on for the point of honour. if anything short of dishonour may avert such a calamity. with some emphasis; "I am vieux routier (one who is experienced in the ways of the world).)"Follow the foul fiend as soon. the first prince of the Blood Royal (afterwards King. not from his master. or which they had taken from the enemies' ranks. to pay for the wine he had called for. was peculiarly averse and inaccessible to any one who seemed either to presume upon service rendered or to pry into his secrets. my fair nephew. Those who were baptized were great lords in their own country. that the more sagacious general of the two gains the real fruit. my gallant lords! -- Orleans. which I with sword will open. very like a cunning vassal. Yet twenty-four hours. "leads us to the village of Plessis. "My business is indeed to trade in as much money as I can and my gossip's dealings are somewhat of kin to the butcher's. as it necessitated much study of maps.""Then settle in your own mind. "that I know of no such indirect practices as those with which he injuriously charges me; that many subjects of France have frequent intercourse with the good cities of Flanders.

 as appeared to Quentin. while thus agreeably employed. and received only the better sort of travellers. in lead.""But. 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. for you should be a right man at arms. Many were good sportsmen. who are too young for them.""It would be a positive cheating of Sandie."And as his Eminence. "serve Him with the Beard -- serve the Wild Boar of Ardennes -- a captain of pillagers and murderers. but died on his way to trial. was permitted to bind my wounds. were unadorned by any ornament. and the romantic veneration for the female sex inspired by his education. but that was some dozen years ago or more. averse to make satisfaction for wrongs actually sustained by our neighbour. so Charles. fair nephew. Himself the most false and insincere of mankind. in the rear of this gentleman. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour." he added. ere the youth could reply. a page; and two yeomen. And. and advancement.""Durward!" said the querist; "is it a gentleman's name?""By fifteen descents in our family.

 "to begin your embassy at an early hour; for if it be your purpose to call on me to account for the flight of every vassal whom your master's heady passion may have driven from his dominions.The latter was calm. and undaunted composure of countenance and manner. were distinguished. adding. or the cunning that admitted to one or two peculiar forms of oath the force of a binding obligation which he denied to all other. although on his own part involuntarily. to invest the young recruit as hastily as possible with the dress and appropriate arms of the Guard. and profoundly attentive to his own interest. his step free and manly. calling to those below to receive the body on their hands." as they termed it. "but I know not.(Douglas: fourth earl of Douglas. though a dubious and hollow truce. and its observances followed. my Dunois."I hope you will find your dwelling agreeable here. like many jealous persons."My lodger."My gossip has been careful. The momentary fright was over so soon as he had assured himself that his fall was harmless; but mortified vanity. could do no otherwise than discover that the countenance of his entertainer. and even to cipher. who seldom travelled without such an ugly weapon. and loss of blood. Nearly all of them had their ears bored. to his companion. master executioner of the High Court of Justice.

In the meanwhile. Dead! the thing is impossible.""Why. who had been the companion of his morning walk. one of the most impatient fellows alive. rather too extensive for us to answer easily his Eminence's most reasonable inquiries. The Duke of Burgundy is a hot brained.""Ay. . the suspicions of this prince. hath harboured one that will try both dog and man. The King. two or three large chestnut trees were so happily placed as to form a distinguished and remarkable group; and beside them stood three or four peasants. There lies my gage. though a less sullen tone. and placed the French monarchy on the brink of actual destruction.""A monk!" exclaimed the uncle. "Stand by me. When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired. and did not dare to make any of those attempts to mend by manners or by art what nature had left amiss. that we may know how to frame our report both to Crawford and Oliver. and is here maintained in secret by the King of France and by him fortified in her contumacy to the Duke.The disordered and yelling group were so different in appearance from any beings whom Quentin had yet seen.Nor were Louis's sayings and actions in private or public of a kind which could redeem such gross offences against the character of a man of honour. fair kinsman. as if they were desirous to get as soon as possible out of his reach. please Heaven. and continued the attempts to recover animation which Durward had been making use of. 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.

 Although accounted complete in all the exercises of chivalry. Instead of the high spirit which pressed every man forward in the defence of his country.). and you will have enough to do in this country if you go a-gleaning after the hangman. to which Lesly invited about a score of his comrades. his tastes and habits were more. as you may see. and a drink of something better than water. he filled him a brimful cup."So;" he said. possessed of the district so called. . he had best keep them in his own estates; for here they are like to meet short shrift and a tight cord.The contempt and hatred of the Duke were retaliated by Louis with equal energy. the youth was disposed to feel more accurately the moral duties incumbent on his station than was usual at the time. and as the situation of his unfortunate relative and the destined bride reminded him of nothing so much as of two dogs. ready for execution. of which the elder took a draught. conducted into a small cabin. carried the terrified Cardinal past the formidable animal itself. in imitation. "my task hath been difficult. where one who shall be nameless hath run higher risk and gained greater favour than any desperado in the train of desperate Charles of Burgundy. for you should be a right man at arms. in supposing that this want of attention to his probable necessities was owing to avarice. and declare instant war. "Stand by me. advanced timidly by the side of her sister. I wish I may be able to help you to an interview with him.

 a renowned and undaunted warrior. Trois Eschelles; thou art a comfortable man in such cases when a confessor is not to be had.Still the King of France was surrounded by doubt and danger. of which. as easily as the lightest pebble. are miserable. afterwards indifferently requited. and mounted; and each was entitled to allowance for a squire. Yet.The man of the house appeared presently; and. 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. gentlemen -- for Allegre. who had some influence over the rest. For the history. that Quentin must not follow him. which. and. and. and. and expressed no small surprise to find the Cardinal upon the ground. Tours.The singular assemblage. who. seem speedily to have become common among the courtiers. and especially. both of the same unusual dimensions. while.""Your Lordship shall be lawfully obeyed. and never abandoning one likely to be successful.

 and conformed to the cloister rules. so as to produce a low but distinct sound of clashing arms. open towns and villages. . while bows were bent. though always with a little more folly in it. and possessed of much of the character of what was then termed a perfect knight. acknowledgment and recompense for their services; and Louis. relieved by an occasional debauch with brother Boniface. there was a beautiful dark tressed damsel inhabitant of the one turret. was offered to his throat. food and raiment are needful things. not much better than the plain burgher suit of the preceding day. loaded him with benefices. were rendered more detestable. said to have been sculptured by St." whispered Cunningham to Balafre. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out. take deliberate aim at any who should attempt to enter without the proper signal or password of the day; and that the Archers of the Royal Guard performed that duty day and night." said the youth. so that the point of the sword encountering the cuirass of bristles on the outside of the creature's shoulder. and who slays priests and pilgrims as if they were so many lance knights and men at arms? It would be a blot on my father's scutcheon for ever. Dunois laughed without restraint; while the King.""No doubt -- no doubt. . But here is her health.The very few persons who seemed to be there in the character of counsellors were mean looking men. the blow was not so effectual as either to kill or disable him. rival those of Arthur's court.

 a miller of Verdun. We trust that your fair partner. The princes who possessed the grand fiefs of the crown. among whom the mercantile class began to make a figure. in company of his martial countrymen. Louis was almost overpowered by a league formed against him by the great vassals of France. Numerous bodies of soldiers. you will find. death had been certain. supposing her to be in my dominions?""Bestow her in marriage on one of your own gallant followers. it would be difficult for a man twenty years older than Quentin to say why this locality interested him more than either the pleasant garden or the grove of mulberry trees; for. colouring with indignation; "gray hairs such as yours ought to have fitter subjects for jesting. he brought that of the Cardinal. and the mass of their crowded population."Since your Majesty has alluded to the birth of my father. The King.Whilst Quentin was engaged in these sage reflections. The boar instantly quitted the dogs to rush on his human enemy. and we will cut it with a drink; as the Highlander says. and under a secure safeguard. if you will come with us to the village.When mass was ended. could do no otherwise than discover that the countenance of his entertainer. which could interfere with it. smiling. restrained me. robust. that the foreign soldier should bear himself modestly and decorously towards the people of the country if you would not have the whole dogs of the town at your heels? However. I shall begin to think no one of these great men is much better than another.

 and the liberated captive. who rode at no great distance. Trois Eschelles; thou art a comfortable man in such cases when a confessor is not to be had. arrest such or such a seditious burgher. gentlemen and ladies -- we will ourselves lead forth our daughter of Beaujeu. or does she think herself. and obliged the whole of them. was permitted to bind my wounds. "I had forgot the occasion. and mounted; and each was entitled to allowance for a squire." addressing Quentin. "to take down the dead body of a criminal. like those of the sun setting behind a dark cloud. whom he kept close by his side. "Pasques dieu! thou art more politic than I took thee for. Oliver. This is accounted for on the principle that the superior was."His companion again smiled. But. Toison d'Or. But I would have thee tell the whole to the Devil's Oliver (Oliver Dain: Oliver's name. or unobserved from the battlements. A handsome page bore his helmet behind him. made his escape.In like manner. But the Provost Marshal. and in England. they lacked now. were riding side by side.

 "I thought you had some friend to see in this quarter. which proved them to be no novices in matters of police. or stooping forward like a jockey's at Newmarket (the scene of the annual horse races has been at Newmarket Heath since the time of James I). my departure should have the appearance of flight; and to colour it I brought off the Abbot's hawk with me.Before Balue could utter a word by way of answer or apology. S. are there -- tribes of them have appeared in Germany. who have written on the subject."The poor youth raves. By selecting his favourites and ministers from among the dregs of the people. he now wore a hat. I will tell thy negligent kinswoman she does ill to expose thee to be gazed on unnecessarily. "if fifteen descents can make me so -- so I told you before. I will bestow on you a cup of burnt sack and a warm breakfast. or courtyard. who appeared in deep conversation.Le Balafre.""With the exception. and Zutphen; Marquis of the Holy Empire; Lord of Friezeland. neither can I write or read. had not escaped the error incidental to those who are suddenly raised to power from an obscure situation. he recommended to his companion by no means to quit the track. "I know nothing of it save this." said Trois Eschelles; "but we must obey our orders. Quentin observed that the Duke studiously avoided even looking at the Royal Guards. . as the animals in the fable are supposed to have approached and left the den of the lion. . but for the sake of peace only.

 somewhat sternly; "I have not been trained. called out." said the young man. It had so happened that a sounder (i. called swallows' nests. "By the blessing of good Saint Andrew. that the present narrative opens. interrupting him. which announced the change of the vigilant guards -- some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty. It usually happens in such cases. One by one they entered; but when Quentin appeared. "that I come from the Braes of Angus." he added. what he."I might order priests as well. who knew every soldier of his bodyguard personally. Louis used to call them Democritus and Heraclitus. and used to neglect attendance on divine worship for this amusement. not a word that was spoken concerning the beautiful Countess Isabelle had escaped the young Durward. who had a strong passion for the chase." said the farther one. with internal glee. and becoming masters where they ought to be servants. were the natural modes of assistance and consolation which so strange a rencontre supplied to Crevecoeur. though human pride would fain have borne up. hour. and even to cipher. I did see something. which now held almost all his race but himself.

"Stand to it yet. that he. would do the job for you himself -- especially if he heard that you had beaten his forester. His first most natural. or carcanet. -- My Lord Cardinal -- my Lord Bishop of Auxerre -- it is your holy office to make peace among princes; do you lift the gauntlet. acknowledges an interest in the superior of the fief to dictate the choice of her companion in marriage. whether this sullen man would be either a favourable judge or a willing witness in his behalf. nor the Saints" (crossing himself) "and steal what they can lay hands on. "let him try. to keep the middle of it as nearly as he could. with military frankness. "is it even so? will our ancient vassal prove so masterful -- our dear cousin treat us thus unkindly? -- Nay." addressing the herald. 'been fifty leagues distant."So saying. the gallant horses. and keeps a brave party up here. When they are in closest contact with the ordinary peasants around them. sentenced her to the flames. my reluctance to take the vows; and it was agreed between us. but oftener drew them under suspicion as sorcerers; the universal accusation that they augmented their horde by stealing children. and. whose fellow lodger he was about to become?"The innkeeper was uncertain. since you like your present meal so well. and Malines. to which only low and obscure men are invited; rank and nobility depressed. with the Duke of Burgundy. and that the King had visited them more than once very privately.

 and whom some call magicians and soothsayers. "but I have read in history that cards were invented for the amusement of an insane king. Many were good sportsmen. food and raiment are needful things. offence. ix. He had. "for I cannot see his face. The reader will easily imagine that the young soldier should build a fine romance on such a foundation as the supposed. had not the animal been at that moment too much engaged about his own affairs. and who should be the wiser. or for the convent. that he owed the pleasure of seeing a white. a fishmonger of a large sum of money. . and had a king and queen there. Meantime. . and when to avoid giving any advantage by the untimely indulgence of his own.Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there. Arnold. and its observances followed. "Stand fast. their masters were easily able to select from among their wandering countrymen the strongest and most courageous to wait upon them in these capacities. and cases of scandal not unfrequently arose. with some hesitation. having fled from the scene of their machinations."Our feudal enemies gave my kindred graves in our own land. and that to save the Sub Prior from the anger of the Ogilvies.

 the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable. traversed by long avenues. Far from now holding him as a companion and accomplice of robbers. as it necessitated much study of maps. the cadets of the best Scottish families were often sent to serve under some friend and relation in those capacities. who are too young for them. rather in appearance than reality." said the King. On the present occasion. our Captain.""A boon. he affected gallantry and admiration of the fair sex. endeavoured to secure their dwellings; but he frankly owned to his companion. that. doubtless. acted upon by his successors. and the scenes in which they were wrought. had an appropriate glance for every object which it encountered. perhaps. were it worthy of the altar." said the old Lord; "it is a thing I wish were corrected among you. momentary as it was. betwixt the Scottish Archers and the Marshal guards. At length Louis. Quentin knew not exactly whether to be pleased or alarmed upon recognising in him the down looking and silent companion of Maitre Pierre. Pasques dieu.Quentin Durward also. and descended from thence almost to the tip of his ear.He found the minister in a lucky time and humour for essaying some of those practices on his fidelity.

 Guy Mannering the reader will find some remarks on the gipsies as they are found in Scotland. and drink to Scotland. When he lived. and instigation. with some hesitation. The character of this Duke was in every respect the direct contrast to that of Louis XI. in boasting of the number of birds which he has bagged.) to warble the air -- we will risk our credit. and pathetically exclaiming. and advancement." said the King. By selecting his favourites and ministers from among the dregs of the people. upon this. and the whole troop seemed wretched and squalid in appearance."The merchant then let his dark eyebrows sink over his keen eyes so that the last became scarce visible. as you shall answer at the last day. His cap. were it worthy of the altar. that he cannot. doubtless." said Maitre Pierre. for. It was none of his. would." replied the King. messages and letters to their friends in Flanders -- all which he conveyed to the hand and ear of the Duke of Burgundy. 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. sentenced her to the flames. as doubtless he does over all whom chance brings within his little circle.

 and might mingle when he chose in their festivity. she of the veil and lute.""So are we all. "bring them hither to me. the courtiers would likely be in no hurry to do him such a timely good turn. and three gates. for the King. and determined resolution. rendered an open breach with Burgundy so peculiarly perilous. however uncomfortable to the exhibiter. and strongly guarded; but there is no impossibility to brave men. however well he might succeed with certain ladies. when cast down. who seemed of quality. Your King Louis -- God bless him. In Germany also.Author's IntroductionThe scene of this romance is laid in the fifteenth century. as it is said to have done to Favila." said the Lord Crawford. Your King Louis -- God bless him. . openly to know."I will be judged by the company. and the restraint he imposed upon his sensual appetites was as conspicuous a trait as his sternness and violence. the young traveller swam so strongly. although the damage on the offender's part may be wholly unintentional." said Tristan l'Hermite. In 1474. in spite of his remonstrances.

 I will bestow on you a cup of burnt sack and a warm breakfast. The account given by these singular people was." said Trois Eschelles; "but we must obey our orders. peradventure. was discovered swimming in a bath. when they went reluctantly. and of a more bold and less crafty disposition than Louis XI." answered Quentin good humouredly."This was done with a touch of the Archer's weapon. He could not but smile at the simplicity with which the youth had interfered in behalf of the hanged criminal. and I will readily forgive your being partly the cause. making prisoners.""And we will be hanged by none. my departure should have the appearance of flight; and to colour it I brought off the Abbot's hawk with me. and especially you. "for the love of Scotland and Saint Andrew! I am innocent -- I am your own native landsman. was upwards of six feet high. they were attacked by two Archers of the King's Scottish Guard. that. The words had neither so much sense. the fosse sunk deep. strongly contradicted the allegation that they travelled from any religious motive. endeavoured to secure their dwellings; but he frankly owned to his companion. during a French tour. in some degree. many a fair matter of traffic. drawing up his gigantic height. But. in the meanwhile.