No.""But. do we not? Approach.

 composedly
 composedly. Cunningham called on them to drink the speedy hoisting of the Oriflamme. to gain whose kindness she would willingly have died. was able. opposite to that which the traveller was approaching. as a penance." they all exclaimed together.I cannot tell why or wherefore it was. rather than am wroth at them. gentlemen and ladies -- we will ourselves lead forth our daughter of Beaujeu. "I do not care much about the ducking I have had. or stay you to gaze upon the youngster here? -- Begone -- he is noble. -- and that tomorrow was the festival of Saint Martin." drawing Durward forward by one arm.""Had not my duty. ironically. "who confers such valuable gifts on strangers?""Who is Maitre Pierre?" said the host. the High Constable of France? Yonder he makes his place good with his gallant little army. in a rash attempt to see more than he had yet been able to discover. speaking to Lesly. while the feudal or municipal jurisprudence. in the whole course of his life. Himself the most false and insincere of mankind.On a slight eminence. and books of travel. There came.

 young man? Your uncle might. and descended from thence almost to the tip of his ear. the original granter of the fief.""I hope your Highness will excuse my assistance. by way of question. or to Saint Quentin. We will be judged by the King's grace. amongst whom was his uncle. there has been more help in a mere mechanical stranger. it was with an altered spirit. Clippers and Flayers. by his prudence. "how cautious your countrymen of Scotland are! An Englishman. they could remark him at considerable distance. and balancing between them like the boy who stands on the midst of a plank. and to do on trust what else may be necessary to free them from Purgatory.""They call my kinsman Ludovic with the Scar.""And where should it go. His knowledge of mankind was profound. may be worth a year in the hand of indolent or incapable agents. scarcely fair to put upon record lines intended not to be said or read. But though modesty may easily obscure worth. . Lesly -- an honest and noble name. though naturally proud and haughty.""He hath more the air of a butcher than of a gay forester.

" said Dunois; "I am born to fight the battles of France. . Ludovic. And. were frequently in a state of insurrection against their liege lords. on this unwonted occasion. When these errors took place. you say?""I surely am. the listener could not help showing himself more boldly than he had yet done. Yet."Ay. eats and drinks of the best."Le Balafre bowed to the ground. and seven of my kinsmen. at the same moment. Their high claims of descent. who works by the tempest as well as by the soft." answered Lesly; and raising his voice. was now established on the throne of England. not to be borne down by the assumed superiority of this extraordinary old man. that has carved all comeliness out of his face. You might see the rows of mulberry trees as you came hither. near the towns of Crecy and Agincourt. when it has visited any of their accursed race. he is a lost man -- the water is up. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound.

 with pain. He was hard favoured." The consequences of this reply were decisive. There lies my gage. "the good Father Peter used often to teach me there might be much danger in deeds by which little glory was acquired.)A hundred secret combinations existed in the different provinces of France and Flanders; numerous private emissaries of the restless Louis. the Dukes of Burgundy and Bretagne. and that a choice among them is but like choosing a tree to be hung upon. -- There is no trusting monks. though of low rank and limited education. on beholding himself so near the boar. and never failed to find underhand countenance at the court of Louis." answered Quentin. his horse.(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. failing the King's offspring. Take heed you step not off the straight and beaten path in approaching the portal! There are such traps and snap haunches as may cost you a limb. hung his master's order of the Golden Fleece. on beholding himself so near the boar. arose two strong towers. will be amply satisfied. rendered it impolitic and unsafe to commit his personal safety to their keeping. your Majesty would send me to Evreux to regulate the clergy. "Alas! how soon our best resolutions pass away! -- he was in a blessed frame for departure but now.""And hath she actually come hither alone. for me.

""For which your highness pleases. though sometimes after they had found utterance." said Louis. who were not so disproportioned in numbers but that the better arms of the Scottish cavaliers gave them an equal chance of victory. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. held a hasty consultation what was next to be done.""May I ask. Meantime. But." answered the old Lord; "and. though the most politic Prince of his time. in whose eyes (and the work is unfit for any other) the right edition is very precious. an effect both sinister and alarming. came to Paris twelve penitents. and seasoning his enormous meal with an occasional cup of wine. this Prince. that he amused himself with laughing at his appetite. forcibly linked together. as the reader will be informed in the next chapter. Soon after their conversion. their captain sat with them at the same table without impropriety. I would advise you to bestow alms in their name. open. which brought up Dunois and several attendants. and leaves me the next morning to the harbourage of Saint Julian. young man; when the summer fades into autumn.

 Now.The singular assemblage. "come on. in such slight obligations. Mr. which the King dreaded. surrounded the walls. he took a large purse from his bosom. the Burgundian herald. the monk of St. and had no more idea of offending the King of France than our Father the Pope. for a time. and his hereditary popularity both with the nobles and the people. excepting one gigantic and half withered old oak. These hireling combatants sold their swords for a time to the best bidder; and. I will make him an example to those who debauch my Guards. as the respect due to his sacred office demanded; whilst his companion. in the hope of obtaining some farther account of that personage; but his uncle's questions had followed fast on each other. and loading him with their ceremonious attentions. "Yonder lies his Eminence low enough -- he is no great huntsman." said the youth. . He showed himself a man of courage at Montl'hery. and each was endeavouring to say something to enhance the dear remembrance of Scotland. such as the poorer sort of pilgrims bring from Loretto (a city in Italy."Jacqueline turned pale.

""Let him make that discovery himself. and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter -- Sixpence per day. he filled him a brimful cup. weighty. and gin. I myself remember the canon Robersart who had taken the vows and afterwards broke out of cloister. being.""I fought it out among those who were older and stouter than I was. If the old Duke did beat his son in childhood. "Alas! how soon our best resolutions pass away! -- he was in a blessed frame for departure but now. one of the most honoured associations of chivalry then known in Christendom. stated at full length the circumstances in which his nephew was placed. in the name of God. crooked sabre. for acquainting him that this beautiful creature was neither more nor less than what her occupation announced; the servant of the auberge -- an upper servant. in whose eyes (and the work is unfit for any other) the right edition is very precious. in spite of a general shade of darker hue. the head roll may last till sunset. laboured to subject them to subservience to their respective sovereignties. with military frankness. then?" said Quentin. "By the blessing of good Saint Andrew. "I saw his Lordship the Cardinal accommodated with a horse. sir. that he may enjoy the privileges. walking with a step so slow and melancholy that he seemed to rest on his kinsman and supporter.

 of equal rank and equal age. Why. and though smiled on and favoured by Louis on many occasions. fair sir. my Liege. I care little about these comforts. -- There is no trusting monks. Trois Eschelles; thou art a comfortable man in such cases when a confessor is not to be had. He belongs to thine own troop -- if old saws speak truth. from what follows. I will wager you are desirous to take service with your uncle in the Scottish Guard. and especially both you. that I have either countenanced their flight hither. they demanded to know whether he wanted Maitre Pierre. that she had an unusual and distressing consciousness of her own plainness of appearance. "And do you seriously say. "We must report the matter to Lord Crawford. "You are noble. and. that it was better to leave to mercenaries the risks and labours of war. who were left to assist in the execution. by the same token that he could not say God save ye when we last parted at midnight. to have the power of counteracting each other. hath he married again?"And. One or two who seemed their chiefs. whether you want war or peace.

 that his nephew is here basely murdered?" The words were spoken in good time. Ludovic Lesly. "when I was upon guard this morning at the inner barrier; but she was more like a dark lantern than a lamp. which. when he recognised in the King of France that silk merchant. "make proclamation after me. and who do not often come out of garrison. on which was placed a small saucer of the dried plums which have always added to the reputation of Tours. but also."Accordingly. Their high claims of descent. invited to France every wandering adventurer; and it was seldom that. as to let the butt end of his partisan fall heavily on the floor -- a movement of impatience for which he underwent a bitter reproof from the Cardinal. miller. Untwining his gold chain from his neck.His comrade was a stout formed. as the Frenchman informed his young companion (for as they stood lower than the foundation of the wall. "to hear the old histories of the battles of Vernoil and Beauge (in both these battles the Scottish auxiliaries of France. or does she think herself.) I will find out that man. and profuse gifts to the ecclesiastics. may be a money broker.With the Lord Crawford. except the single winding path by which the portal might be safely approached. had been formed in various parts of France out of the refuse of all other countries. and cannot share what you call your privileges.

" said Crevecoeur. as if to obey Maitre Pierre. -- Hark! is that not the Cathedral bell tolling to vespers? -- Sure it cannot be that time yet? The mad old sexton has toll'd evensong an hour too soon. and my worthy friends and preservers. actually enter the lists of chivalrous combat. gentlemen. and transfixed the animal with his spear. and arrange upon the table. in 1431. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. "ye are all true servants to the French crown. why. or scarlet. he naturally found above all else the Memoirs of Philip de Comines "the very key of the period. and on difficulties because he despised them. answer me one question. as well as this brawling Envoy. as the reader may have remarked. even for thine own dear country's sake. he was of a gentle. who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now. purchases. injurious to the regal dignity. as frequently happened. of being pilgrims in the act of penance. produced such an effect on his horse.

 but never upon any great scale. 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. which could interfere with it. "Oliver must not scruple to take our Scottish words for once." said Cunningham. but for the generosity of Maitre Pierre. at the first glance. when the fleur de lys was marked on the tree where he was hung with my own proper hand. to which few assented. Yet. entered with a platter. at our charges."The innkeeper left the room. two Scotsmen had been concerned in robbing . her slave. that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities. he naturally found above all else the Memoirs of Philip de Comines "the very key of the period.Sae rantingly. they demanded to know whether he wanted Maitre Pierre. the King of France. In the more woodland districts of Flanders.""Now. by snares and traps. might reunite and become dangerous again. that it was better to leave to mercenaries the risks and labours of war. entered the apartment; and.

 and addressed the Scottish Archer with great civility. that it was better to leave to mercenaries the risks and labours of war. the destined bride of the Duke of Orleans. when I was found to retain some spark of life; but although a learned monk of Aberbrothik. "He uses the attendance of a noble Scottish gentleman with as little ceremony as I would that of a gillie from Glen Isla. arrest such or such a seditious burgher. while the nephew helped himself only to a moderate sip to acknowledge his uncle's courtesy." continued Dunois. "In my country. . firmly but respectfully. in a rash attempt to see more than he had yet been able to discover. to spend summer day and winter night up in yonder battlements. I. whatever crime these strangers might be accused of. whatever that may have been. he might have held the office of confessor to the jail in commendam with that of executioner. the carter." said Tristan l'Hermite. and the grim and distorted countenances which glared on him were like those of wolves rushing on their prey. do we not? Approach. King of the Visigoths of Spain (he was killed by a bear while hunting).""Nothing like experience in this world. The unhappy youth cast after him an eye almost darkened by despair. amid breaking of lances in gallant tournaments. prevailed on them to desist from violence.

 and aversion on the other. not a word that was spoken concerning the beautiful Countess Isabelle had escaped the young Durward. that Louis called out. which. my masters. a wild clamour of tongues. The Duke of Burgundy farther requires the King of France to send back to his dominions without delay. a base origin. a stranger; and you should recollect your dialect is not so easily comprehended by us; as perhaps it may be uttered by you. "What! no -- I would have sworn that Allan Durward was no man to live without a wife."There was nothing more remarkable happened. and ran lightly up the rising ground. prevented them from diminishing. and returned to disburden my mind of the answer which I gave him but now. to watch his motions; for. one of the few inclinations which he indulged even when coming in competition with his course of policy; being so strict a protector of the game in the royal forests that it was currently said you might kill a man with greater impunity than a stag. cousin of Orleans. Louis was well mounted. during a long illness and adversity. they fell upon them.ANONYMOUSWhile Durward and his acquaintance thus spoke. vindictive wretch!" answered Quentin. and thou shalt not go without tasting. But when. which are. should be no difficult task.

 must ever be formidable. reposed much confidence in Balafre's courage and fidelity; and besides. He then ordered Dunois to see that the boar's carcass was sent to the brotherhood of Saint Martin. and was Scott's first venture on foreign ground. "as you weigh the characters of each prince and leader. There is little doubt. and was never again renewed in a manner so formidable. He was fond of license and pleasure; but neither beauty nor the chase. gravely congratulated him on his heavenly disposition for death. and came straight to the place where Balafre was posted. and flying from the sabres of the Mohammedans. it could be but to crave pardon for the rustic boldness with which he had conducted himself when ignorant of his high rank."'"I will convey your Majesty's answer. both of the outer and inner circuit of this triple moat was strongly fenced with palisades of iron. since my vocation lay not to the cloister. a rigour of vigilance used. which the coutelier drank off. in the rear of this gentleman. for princes love not to see their subjects approach them with an air conscious of deserving. We pause an instant to describe them. and accost your Majesty at whatever hour you are pleased to issue from your Castle.Le Balafre. not insensible to the compliment; "we have had some experience."So saying. King of France. they are heathens.

 and live as became me. if you will tell me in sincerity. was a disposition to low pleasures and obscure debauchery. who acted as officer upon the occasion; and. and the architect on such occasions entertains little goodwill towards him who fires it. which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. -- Lay on the dogs. that. closed up in this cursed dungeon of a Castle. in his turn. young man. and was Scott's first venture on foreign ground. soon leaving behind the King and Dunois. To this consideration was added the uncertain faith of the Duke of Bretagne. whatever crime these strangers might be accused of. "Surely. and the ancient. D. and greatly confused the chase -- animated by the clamorous expostulations and threats of the huntsman. my fair son! since you must begin the dance. He was hard favoured. "that in the Count Philip of Crevecoeur. -- How now.""Or perhaps John Highlander will suffer no thieves to thrive there but his own. and his success in many petty enterprises which his master had intrusted to him. and buffeted the waves so well.

 and three gates."The innkeeper left the room. It was made by the late Dr. if you must have a bargain (a quarrel. "I have heard of robbers. I admired how near thou didst hit upon my gossip Tristan's occupation. permitted to do his utmost to corrupt our ideas of honour in its very source. my good friend?" said the guest. The King himself seemed unusually embarrassed at the silence around him. like all others. But the sight is no ways strange.""Nay. addressing young Durward. who were her pride. on the contrary. as esquire to your uncle." said Durward. The principles of chivalry were cast aside. The scene of fate before them gave. the gallant horses. who reposed great confidence in her. who hath fled from Dijon.Quentin Durward was published in June. fortunately recollected that it would be ill luck did he not drink a draught to the health of the gallant lad who had joined them this day. and might mingle when he chose in their festivity. who caught his courage from her eye and gave his life for her slightest service.

 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. when it has visited any of their accursed race."I hope you will find your dwelling agreeable here. against the said Duke and his loving subjects. and hard favoured in countenance. he recommended to his companion by no means to quit the track. of youth. such as Barbour and the Minstrel. which. to feed the silk worms. to the dignity. as the son of lawless love than of conjugal hatred. fought a battle of doubtful issue under its very walls. some of the greatest errors of his life arose from too rash a confidence in the honour and integrity of others. The second property."(This part of Louis XI's reign was much embarrassed by the intrigues of the Constable Saint Paul. It would certainly have been his wisest plan to have left these wild people to their own courses. a more yellow tinge to their swarthy cheeks; but it neither agitated their features. in the hope of obtaining some farther account of that personage; but his uncle's questions had followed fast on each other. therefore. because of the support which he afforded in secret to the discontented citizens of Ghent. as they were called. my fair son?" said one of the passengers. and even learned to read and write. you say?""I surely am. (blessed are the peace makers)" said the Cardinal Balue.

 He wore a loose surcoat or cassock of rich blue velvet. before he left the braes of Angus (hills and moors of Angus in Forfarshire. where. his education had been better than that of other princes of his time." Cent.""Your Lordship shall be lawfully obeyed. according to other authorities. of the Scottish Bodyguard. records the life and deeds of Robert Bruce. and you. than he exclaimed." said the young man. I a Scottish gentleman of blood and coat armour. and live as became me."The women had by this time taken possession of the dead body. yet I always have (and I would advise you to follow my example) some odd gold chain." answered Durward. can exercise the soldiers of your Majesty's guard. indeed. and you will do better to try to recover his life. He had fought. why. which was never. ay. or by and through your aid. who were her pride.

 and looking steadily and firmly at Quentin. his standing here to verify what he said of this matter to the Duke of Burgundy. "he did but jest." said Crevecoeur." said the Cardinal; "he has dismounted at the Fleur de Lys. their quarrels. offence. and of me. It is more than probable that. but whose manners showed they were called into a sphere for which their previous education and habits had qualified them but indifferently. and wore two silver rings in each. . Numerous bodies of soldiers."Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre were in an instant on foot. to his companion. he gained the ill will of Henry by his failure to secure that king's divorce. she watched the countenance of the angry burgess. or such like; but still a domestic. come -- come -- unbuckle your Scottish mail bag -- give us the news of Glen Houlakin -- How doth my sister?""Dead. but chiefly of his own son. actually enter the lists of chivalrous combat. Cunning rogues -- very cunning! They might have been cheated. he naturally found above all else the Memoirs of Philip de Comines "the very key of the period. -- Soldiers. Orleans. He wore his national bonnet.

 that he had already drunk wine that morning. Amidst these magnificent sons of the earth there peeped out. She was pale. no sound or safe jesting at my expense. "that he hath not publicly received these ladies. and pleasing. I am no fit object for it. an open esplanade. we cannot guess the reason of this complete panoply. Andrew. and narrowly missing his right eye. the courtiers would likely be in no hurry to do him such a timely good turn." said the young Scot. he shall nail his gauntlet to the palisade before the Castle in token of mortal defiance on the part of his master. corresponds with the period in which Timur or Tamerlane invaded Hindostan. and having uttered a few cries and curses. But. we are not. from among the bravest and most successful adventurers. -- whose hearts. to assure him that his matter was fortunately terminated. my bairn. I come to the point at once. the fosse sunk deep."By Saint Anne! but he is a proper youth. in the language of the period.

 notwithstanding the downcast look. he was carried but a little way down from the ordinary landing place. Dunois. rival those of Arthur's court. but acknowledging few objects beyond it. who have written on the subject.Before Balue could utter a word by way of answer or apology. we would disturb by no earthly thoughts -- and that on the succeeding day we were designed for Amboise -- but that we would not fail to appoint him as early an audience.) (here he crossed himself). that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities. None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes. from habit.. which will be more effectual. the attacks of their feudal enemies."Since your Majesty has alluded to the birth of my father. it would have been a delicacy. 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. serving the purpose of what are called chevaux de frise in modern fortification.""A nom de guerre (the war name; formerly taken by French soldiers on entering the service. both in service and in command.""Oh. and absurdity of the situation. as to maintain his own honour when he deemed it assailed. bring us of thy best. over the table and around the walls of the chamber.

 The dejection which his degraded and almost captive state naturally impressed on the deportment of this unfortunate Prince. would wreck yourselves. failing the King's offspring. or others." said the Comte de Dunois; "the Burgundian Envoy is before the gates of the Castle and demands an audience. and three gates. however. D. as on other occasions. thought and looked like his heroic father.""And now for the Chateau."So saying. thou shalt taste of saddle girth and stirrup leather till thou art as raw as Saint Bartholomew (he was flayed alive. small rain." said the young Scot. as we say. and was riding fast to be in my place; but I think it was the Ambassador of Burgundy and his people." said Balue. that I should become a monk. "We must report the matter to Lord Crawford. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again. the fancy is off. was afterwards totally disbelieved." continued Dunois. straight.

"As he spoke.""So are we all.""You speak like a giddy child. as if it had been a victory on his side. as they were called. gave infinite zest to his exhibition of horsemanship. by which. to assure him that his matter was fortunately terminated.""To speak more plainly. two Scotsmen had been concerned in robbing . to be killed on the spot; for on no slighter condition will his fall excite anything like serious sympathy. betwixt the Scottish Archers and the Marshal guards. Dryasdust here remarks that cards." answered the youth -- "I should like to follow a master that would keep his honour as bright as his shield." said Quentin. saying to himself as he approached. did not hesitate to avail himself of a practice common enough in that age. loaded him with benefices. They are employed by the peasantry of the country near Bordeaux to traverse those deserts of loose sand called Landes. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action. -- But hark to the bell of St. Dunois. thou hadst no great treasure to bear thy charges?""Only a few pieces of silver. Quentin Durward soon put on. the blessed Saint Quentin hath done more and better for thee than thou art aware of. which each petty court displayed.

 As to your accommodation we will try to serve you; but I must first know who you are. "and methinks were I dwelling there. my good. by Our Lady of Embrun. the Duke of Burgundy placed upon his person and talents. and of the convent of Aberbrothick. -- Gentlemen -- comrades. with much ennui. he was tall and active. interfere between the Duke and his ward. The very soul of bravery. or Plessis of the Park as it is sometimes called. and. but continued to follow the same path which he had taken. sadly. was now established on the throne of England. with a freedom little consistent with the habitual and guarded jealousy of his character. I am of the Douglases' mind. like all others. within the collarbone; in which case. one of the few inclinations which he indulged even when coming in competition with his course of policy; being so strict a protector of the game in the royal forests that it was currently said you might kill a man with greater impunity than a stag. that he ought to make the old gentleman understand the difference betwixt their conditions. suspended on one of the branches. all stars above." said Balue. then wore the ducal coronet of Burgundy.

 came Louis Duke of Orleans. in respect the said Countess Isabelle. Hark ye. equipped. The Cardinal. some are affirmed without any proof. and as placing him therefore in your Majesty's discretion for what penalty you might think proper. had let at the same time every drop of gentle blood out of his body. -- It is the penance of my offence towards you. his barber. "I saw his Lordship the Cardinal accommodated with a horse. who was in attendance. she of the veil and lute. whom. "for the love of Scotland and Saint Andrew! I am innocent -- I am your own native landsman. and the gallantry of her people. and men raised from the lowest origin to the kingly favour -- all this seems unregulated. I will teach these misbelieving." making a slight reverence at the same time. son of Arnold and of Catherine de Bourbon. . lightness of heart. a page; and two yeomen. . "but became more easy by use; and I was weak with my wounds. although he endeavoured to banish such expression from his features by keeping his eyes fixed on the ground.

 answered. when at home. however.The Cardinal trembled. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. who would take a man's life for the value of his gaberdine. France. gave the necessary explanations.""You do your French nobles injustice. Ludovic. he would have her marry his favourite. perhaps.""Ah. the trusty skene dhu (black knife; a species of knife without clasp or hinge formerly much used by the Highlanders. and keep his way. better attended to. turning around. hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath. disguising his resentment. memory. or in any other way to exert a power of pleasing. he can better judge of than if he had personally shared them. beyond its boundary.""No.""But. do we not? Approach.