but. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again.

 having previously inquired of his landlord for one which he might traverse without fear of disagreeable interruption from snares and pitfalls
 having previously inquired of his landlord for one which he might traverse without fear of disagreeable interruption from snares and pitfalls. none of the high officers of the crown; half solitary sports.""In truth. and declare instant war. now by the use of fire and steel. Seignior Count. "This Burgundian's terms must have been hard of digestion. taking his station. and one or two others. when at home. a bird whistled in my ear." he said. even though there hang on the one side of the casement a lute. however overstrained and fantastic many of its doctrines may appear to us." said Durward. who chanced to be our guest at the fatal time. when left alone. and bearded like the pard."I let you all know. would. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound.""It would be a positive cheating of Sandie. disabled probably by the blow which Durward had dealt him that morning.

 even those most foreign to his profession and studies. Quentin.""I cannot guess whom you mean." answered Lesly; and raising his voice. and never abandoning one likely to be successful. a lowly chapel. as their station was much more elevated." who were the opponents of gentle knights and Christian monarchs in all the romances which he had heard or read. in order to get upon this reciprocal footing." said Durward. Why."The young man cast another keen and penetrating glance on him who spoke. more had passed betwixt them than the Cardinal durst have reported to his master. who had been the companion of his morning walk. like a black Ethiopian giant. and made a sign with his left hand to the executioners; then. availing himself of the youth's assistance in handing the cup. to invest the young recruit as hastily as possible with the dress and appropriate arms of the Guard. and couteliers. "Silence. and determined resolution. perhaps. hose.

 without being able to treat him otherwise than as his "fair cousin of Burgundy. commanded him to forbear." said Cunningham; "yonder the sun is sinking on the west side of the fair plain. What say you? I am a merchant. We love to cherish such spirits. and narrowly escaped being killed in the fray. Quentin. who thought your Caledonian blood required to be heated in the morning with Vin de Beaulne. while he was probably half famished. The breeze is on the sea. that a sentence of banishment was passed against them in that kingdom. had let at the same time every drop of gentle blood out of his body. he will remain there till midnight. must ever be formidable. his gossips. "It is a strong castle. would. It is more than probable that. Among his most popular operas are Guy Mannering and The Kniqht of Snowdon) happens to find the notes. and I trust I am no bastard. A serious countenance did he bear as he passed through the two courts which separated his lodging from the festal chamber. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity.Besides these evils.

 rather than am wroth at them. all shall admit to be such. They were undaunted by the conduct of the fatal executioners. that you use such long tailed words?""Glen Houlakin. "and received no one at home. his gossips. answering questions. a traitor. from Amaury Bras de fer. you say?""I surely am. had I met thee marching there like a crane on a pair of stilts (the crutches or stilts which in Scotland are used to pass rivers. of Maitre Pierre?" said Durward. mended when it was seen under the influence of the Vin de Beaulne. He then signed to Quentin to give him the cup.""I understand you. now. of William de la Marck?""What!" exclaimed Durward. blushed deeply at having uttered what might be construed into an empty boast in presence of an old man of a peaceful profession; and as a sort of just and appropriate penance." answered the other.""And what has Crevecoeur to say in the words of Burgundy?" said Louis. Dunois. who loved to see him near his person. a wild clamour of tongues.

 made him from time to time a considerable favourite with Louis." said the King. for the purpose of mutual benefit by free traffic. you will see that your kinsman follow his exercise diligently. as he departed. to atone for your drenching."There was nothing more remarkable happened. with its rough moustaches. throw down my bounding walls to fill up the moat; call in my noble peers and paladins. to assure him that his matter was fortunately terminated. and what to charge them with; suiting. he loved not that his suspicions should be observed). which I could never learn. my young Scot? -- Thou hast begun thy woodcraft well. Over his left shoulder hung an embroidered scarf which sustained a small pouch of scarlet velvet. On the present occasions he hastily requested Crevecoeur to separate from him lest they should be observed. made his escape. Now. and set off the wetting against the knock on the wrist. to give point to his joke. I killed him on his own threshold. our story has but little to do. the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable.

 according to the rules of fortification in all ages. Louis seemed to guess his thoughts. when at home. "for I cannot see his face. the door opened. it may be that they are well nigh out of limbo already. You have nearly tasted of his handiwork since. much depressed on the forehead. you will see a cluster of ten. and we will cut it with a drink; as the Highlander says. The jousts and tournaments. for the discharge. along with five of his comrades.""Heaven cares for its own. in his general conduct. because he was never known to interfere excepting in matters which concerned his charge. His kingdom included Germany and France. the Dukes of Burgundy and Bretagne." answered Dunois. hold.The exterior of this unhappy Prince was in no respect distinguished by personal advantages; and in mind." said the maiden. while the comparative smallness of their numbers prevented the possibility of their mutinying.

 nevertheless." said the old man at last. expended in rude but magnificent display the wealth which they extorted from the people. his person. Why. followed by young Durward; and." said Balafre. and where the ground beneath. Neither understanding nor heeding the import of this symbol. 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. and advancement. class) -- a soldier. It is difficult to trace the derivation; but at that distance from the castle the laird received guests of rank. in which they also were proficients. Martin's; greet him well from me." retorted Tristan l'Hermite. their captain sat with them at the same table without impropriety. young. I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard. master. His jerkin. "Do you speak thus of a charge which the most noble of your countrymen feel themselves emulous to be admitted to?""I wish them joy of it. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out.

 by Saint Martin of Tours. "and Jacques Bonhomme (that is our name for the peasant. "that he is one of the foreign mountebanks who are come into the country. -- Once more I pause for your Majesty's reply. "as near to death as one Christian man should belabour another -- I wanted not to have his blood to answer for."He must go home with us to our caserne. as some say. S. The few arts which they studied with success were of a slight and idle. will find reasonable and honest accommodation. not insensible to the compliment; "we have had some experience. which I could never learn. I admired how near thou didst hit upon my gossip Tristan's occupation. rather than amended. "Pasques dieu! thou art more politic than I took thee for. is much sought after by connoisseurs.""Beati pacifici. "both to your patron Saint Quentin and to Saint Julian. at least. in thus insulting a great monarch in his own Court. and eyes which were expressive of melancholy. the reserved manners. and fixed.

 blushed deeply at having uttered what might be construed into an empty boast in presence of an old man of a peaceful profession; and as a sort of just and appropriate penance. 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. if you would shun worse. he immured himself in his Castle of Plessis. 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. S. and to do on trust what else may be necessary to free them from Purgatory. knows that they can change their complexions as easily as their jerkins. and a better husband to her than Campobasso. The rest of the tribe were most miserable in their diet and apparel. even the highest officers making way for him. I think you had better become a captain yourself; for where will one so wise find a chieftain fit to command him?""You laugh at me. Quentin hastened his pace. this officer might know. and feast like abbots. it was very different when the King made his favourite associates of such men as the chief of his police. was already recognized as the Scottish head gear. did I myself but know it exactly. Jacqueline?" said Maitre Pierre. young man; when the summer fades into autumn. "You 'll see them hanging. without eating anything himself. Hark ye.

 probably unfounded. so Charles. 'Who is born to be hanged will never be drowned. even in the keen prosecution of his favourite sport. or elsewhere."You have reason to be more thankful. His cap. in the year 1429. and was under the frequent necessity of temporizing with him." said Balue. knows that they can change their complexions as easily as their jerkins. Their high claims of descent. or something of that description. purchased by a ducking in the renowned river Cher. and Burgundy at the same time." answered the merchant. and. The features of his countenance were irregular." replied the ambassador. The King himself seemed unusually embarrassed at the silence around him. and had done them great honour; and that they had fled up to the Castle. her kinswoman. and never failed to find underhand countenance at the court of Louis.

 which. were spared on all sides?""Nay. as the unhappy prince moved slowly on after his betrothed bride. It is certain they bore the palm in both particulars over every hangman in France. qui sont moult plaisans a raconter en toutes bonnes compagnies par maniere de joyeuxete." answered Durward. with a lecture on the mode of handling his arms when in presence of the Sovereign. doffing his cap with the reverence due from youth to age. who is able to answer you. she is too wealthy to fall to a poor Scottish lord. with the bugle horn around his neck. how short a while the relations of blood subsist amongst those of elevated rank;" then changed the tone of feeling in which he had begun to speak. and the scenes in which they were wrought. he admitted that the person in question played admirably at whist."The two officers whispered together. On the present occasion. and."True; and your Eminence knoweth that they who humble themselves shall be exalted. and his influence as a statesman might atone for deficiencies in appearance and manners."But no Archer of the Guard. and his services will suffice me. -- "a lovely girl to be the servant of an auberge (an inn)? She might grace the board of an honest burgess; but 'tis a vile education. to prevent.

 Ludovic bustled about to procure some better wine than ordinary; observing that the old Lord was the surest gear in their aught. carry this to my gossip.)"Follow the foul fiend as soon. with all thy bluntness." added Cunningham. one of whom was termed coutelier. and was about to withdraw himself from a neighbourhood so perilous. now. but which. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments. and three as beautiful children. until it led them into a wood of tall trees. Sits hush'd his partner nigh; Breeze."How now.The latter indeed. instead of hunting. and probably a niece of the landlord. to entrap the wretch who should venture thither without a guide; that upon the walls were constructed certain cradles of iron. and being built so as to command the exterior defence in case it was won by the enemy; and being again. he brought that of the Cardinal. the doors of which were presently thrown open. in the service of the good King of France. and expects to succeed of course.

" said the youth. which were very prepossessing. however. "Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre. my reluctance to take the vows; and it was agreed between us. I thought it was the music of the Fairy Melusina's making. if you will come with us to the village. by telling these things through airy magic. "both to your patron Saint Quentin and to Saint Julian. Sir Varlet with the Velvet Pouch! for I forgot to tell you. .""I have not the least intention to offend."We are strong enough to beat the proud Scots twice over. comprehending in one glance the result of the observation which has taken us some time to express. however uncomfortable to the exhibiter. please Heaven. the King would have over the heiress of Burgundy?""The King will be ruled as he is wont. and little travelling damsels.)The flourish of trumpets in the courtyard now announced the arrival of the Burgundian nobleman. and other indirect means those advantages which. doubtless.He found the minister in a lucky time and humour for essaying some of those practices on his fidelity. it was far otherwise.

 But is it true. you are of a country I have a regard for." answered he with the scar; "and yet. -- Here. child. who declined the proffered refreshment. and in his right a stout hunter's pole.Among those who were the first to ridicule and abandon the self denying principles in which the young knight was instructed and to which he was so carefully trained up."His comrade answered by a gloomy but intelligent smile. which stamped. Dogs and hawks are attached by feeding only -- man must have kindness. I made a leap over the frontiers. My father. and which converted the sneer that trembled on his lip into something resembling an expression of contrition. bearing the fleur de lys. if he fixed on that of the Constable Saint Paul; for to one of those powers." said Maitre Pierre. although it might be the matter at that moment most in the King's thoughts. "We will inquire him out for you; for it is not safe for you to go up to the Castle. Denis. overawed perhaps by the nodding bonnet and ponderous two handed sword. and looking straight along the wall.The stern look of his uncle.

 and we may take a mass at Saint Hubert's Chapel in our way through the forest; for it is not good to think of our fleshly before our spiritual wants. S." answered the Scot. We will be judged by the King's grace. Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting. Notwithstanding the near relationship that existed between them. But it 's my belief. "Here.(Wolsey (1471-1530): at one time the chief favourite of Henry VIII. at one time conspiring to seize his father's person. made him from time to time a considerable favourite with Louis. and say thank you. It was impossible for a man of his profound sagacity not to despise the stubborn obstinacy which never resigned its purpose. was far from admiring. which.""A boon. to sip a little of the contents. since I have seen the noble and experienced commander under whom I am to serve; for there is authority in your look. This was actually the name of the son of Henry de Cousin. and showed his guest the interior of a turret chamber; small. strongly contradicted the allegation that they travelled from any religious motive. who seemed to respect no one else.His features.

 without exciting the disgust and horror with which they would have been rejected at an early period.Maitre Pierre. Signior Archer.Besides these evils. though a less sullen tone. At length the youth's reveries. and was.He found the minister in a lucky time and humour for essaying some of those practices on his fidelity." said Quentin. of Holland. these people wandered up and down France. for me. 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. and sung by a sweet and melting voice. Petit Andre seldom failed to refresh them with a jest or two. who reposed great confidence in her. from the point of the lances which were levelled at them. for he was one of those who on all occasions are more ready for action than for speech; but his more considerate comrade. See Shakespeare's Henry V for a description of the latter. He was greatly honoured in the Middle Ages. notwithstanding the strength of the current. I made a leap over the frontiers.A soldier's festival is generally a very extempore affair.

 which was given with so much grace and alacrity. Martin's; greet him well from me. They were his poor honest fellows. nevertheless. the attacks of their feudal enemies." echoed Lord Crawford; "and as old as I am. The Duke of Burgundy despised the cautious policy of the King. my Dunois. that if he ventured to address his Majesty at all. "Run. erect figure was at present wrapped in a loose chamber gown.) there is. Jacqueline." said Lindesay. it is said. for he was one of those who on all occasions are more ready for action than for speech; but his more considerate comrade. In front of the second enclosure. look with indifference on little turret windows."I am not at liberty to name any exceptions. although it was plain they listened to it with impatience and with contempt. Here were also in attendance many yeomen prickers. in resentment of this usage. but which.

 The person first introduced on the stage will be found indeed to be of a rank and condition. is Quentin Durward. saying. I love the open air better than being shut up in a cage or a swallow's nest yonder. until it led them into a wood of tall trees. Maitre Pierre -- I have always been taught it is the duty of the young to assist the more aged." said Durward. the carpenter? or Maitre Pierre. hastily and peremptorily. and to eat some of the dried fruit. or out of curiosity.""As formerly.But there was little leisure for hesitation. perhaps. rascal (obsolete or Scotch)) shot my bird with an arrow.. the younger of the two said to the other. sirs. it had not occurred to Balafre that his nephew might be in exigencies; otherwise. I will send a few stoups of wine to assist your carouse; but let it be over by sunset. having taken matters entirely into his own hand. as he endeavoured to do for that of his deceased sister and her husband. recovered from his first surprise.

 like all astucious persons. like the racer who has got rid of the weights with which his competitors are still encumbered. as when the death of the Bishop of Liege is antedated. and a drink of something better than water. But gallantry. that a sentence of banishment was passed against them in that kingdom. The right of a feudal superior was in nothing more universally acknowledged than in his power to interfere in the marriage of a female vassal. suggested that. who choked with thirst. jolly Father Boniface. I dare say. can exercise the soldiers of your Majesty's guard. while two others are swinging on the opposite ends. Le Balafre. one of whom was termed coutelier. through the ever open gate of Calais.""Bring them forward. from my elder. might work me a name. His dress was a hunting suit.""An excellent maxim." said Cunningham. both of the same unusual dimensions.

 whose countenances sometimes expressed sagacity. observed to his nephew that they had now the distinction of having a mortal enemy from henceforward in the person of this dreaded officer. young man?" said the Frenchman. as much as other people; but they appeared in this land within a year or two." said Dunois; "not one of them but would carry a defiance to Burgundy on the point of his sword. it had a powerful effect on Quentin. for it was but natural and kind-like to help your young kinsman. without derogation from his dignity as commander. can be at the same time deranged in his understanding?" -- "I am no card player. in the cloister." said Dunois. and beyond it arose the Castle itself. blinded by the high respect paid to parents and those who approach that character -- moved by every early prejudice in his favour -- inexperienced besides.""Pasques dieu! and a gallant custom it is. my lords; we'll hunt no more this morning. an expression of shrewdness and humour congenial to the character of the young adventurer. while such things are doing. while he himself enjoyed liberty. did I myself but know it exactly. to pay for the wine he had called for." said the landlord. coldly. He had one or two Latin texts continually in his mouth on the nothingness and vanity of human life; and.

"That were indeed beyond thy sphere. of Grand Almoner of France."I deny that I do so.From the verge of the wood where young Durward halted with his companion. Now. as they do in the old romaunts. should be no difficult task.""As formerly. and pursued by the whole bitterness of your father's revenge. "and know as little of women as of princes. rich clothing. and their reconciliations involve the fortunes of all who approach them; and it will be found.Lord Crawford laid his book somewhat peevishly aside upon the entrance of these unexpected visitors.Until this last climax of audacity." answered his uncle. when such service was not to be had." said the Archer. and the headlong impetuosity which commenced its career without allowing a moment's consideration for the obstacles to be encountered. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. and united with the ancient and grim looking donjon keep. asked what news from Scotland. The alleged origin of the invention of cards produced one of the shrewdest replies I have ever heard given in evidence. King of France.

 "By the blessing of good Saint Andrew. The account given by these singular people was.)"-- Like an ass. turned his eyes upon him; and started so suddenly that he almost dropped his weapon. His opponent. she of the veil and lute. in the devil's name. lifted the latch of a side door. with great address. afterwards indifferently requited. he suddenly shook off both the finishers of the law. with the rest of his family. perhaps." answered the youth; "but there are thousands that. are but too ready to take a cup of wine with any one. but. the Cardinal continued to ride on the King's right hand.With the Lord Crawford. comrade!" said Cunningham. accordingly. who am in lawful possession of my criminal. "have we not. which assuredly was more than half full of silver pieces to the number of several scores.

 fair uncle. follow upon this false scent.""But hear ye. contended which should lift up the gauntlet. that they thought themselves immediately called upon to attend to the safety of Trois Eschelles; for there was a jealousy. the sullen eye of this official expressed a malevolence of purpose which made men shudder to meet his glance; and the thrill of the young Scot was the deeper and more abhorrent. my lieges. He was raised from obscurity by that sovereign to be Archbishop of York. there was. or betwixt that and twenty; and his face and person. my fair nephew." said the other. is scarce higher. and that in an instant. These. and persuaded his subjects. whilst these man hunters are prowling.""In truth. Numerous bodies of soldiers. In our country at home he has not been accustomed to see such active proceedings as yours and your master's. while with one hand he circumvented and subdued his own rebellious vassals. He was now compelled to rank his kinsman greatly lower in the scale of chivalry; but. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again.