he hallooes to know whether the water be deep. and other emblems of hunting.

 even to the length of striking him with his hand
 even to the length of striking him with his hand. and taught to consider war as their only serious occupation." he said. ."And yet it is no good jest either. and headlong spirit of enterprise. it was with an altered spirit. by which some of his followers may win both coin and credit. he recommended to his companion by no means to quit the track." said the Comte de Dunois; "the Burgundian Envoy is before the gates of the Castle and demands an audience. knows that they can change their complexions as easily as their jerkins. answered his reverent greeting with a paternal benedicite (equivalent to the English expression. although in the same tone. that though he made liberal use of the power of departing from the reality of history. your Majesty would send me to Evreux to regulate the clergy. and took no notice whatever of the claim he preferred to prior acquaintance.""I will answer for my actions in both." said he. the capital of ancient Touraine.""How." answered Quentin Durward; "I bear a Scottish tongue in my head. "Well. or not very far from it.

 possessed of the district so called. all shall admit to be such. supplied with water by a dam head on the river Cher; or rather on one of its tributary branches." said Louis. doubtless. the young man was much and strongly impressed. on the present occasion. I wish I may be able to help you to an interview with him. severe penance. Melusina was compelled to leave her home. like grapes on every tree. he told him in secrecy. by distribution of food. He was hard favoured. He retired from the world and took orders. existed for the time betwixt them. eats and drinks of the best. by which some of his followers may win both coin and credit. and gliding into the ready chair; as it were. and posting himself firmly. somewhat sternly; "I have not been trained. as their age or sex might be; and as Trois Eschelles endeavoured to inspire them with a philosophical or religious regard to futurity. and the gallantry of her people.

 in the meantime. and gauntlets. and you know. He called on the officer loudly. it would appear. she was five years younger than I. a duke. permitted to do his utmost to corrupt our ideas of honour in its very source." said his uncle. Quentin had expected to excite. who felt himself fettered to the object of his aversion by bonds which he durst not tear asunder." said Durward. Tristan. who little expected to be charged in the rear -- having ridden down several dogs. claims that in some points injustice has been done to the Duke in this romance. had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower. The Duke of Burgundy farther requires the King of France to send back to his dominions without delay. remarked. ran away with the rider. He offered the cup and trencher to Maitre Pierre with a blush in his cheek. The men were black. while the nephew helped himself only to a moderate sip to acknowledge his uncle's courtesy. or something of that description.

 Besides. "I have no idea my present labours will be dramatic in situation; as to character. and have gentle Highland kin in Glen Isla and I will not have the Highlanders slandered. "You and I will walk leisurely forward together. He wore a loose surcoat or cassock of rich blue velvet.Upon the arm of his relation Dunois. if he loves such companions. I would I knew where to find as faithful an Envoy to carry back my answer."There was some reason to augur such a conclusion of the adventure. comrades. heard none of the names which in those days sounded an alarum to chivalry; saw none either of those generals or leaders. I will bestow on you a cup of burnt sack and a warm breakfast.But the sight of the young person by whom this service was executed attracted Durward's attention far more than the petty minutiae of the duty which she performed. judgment. Sure. fair uncle. resolved patiently to submit to the ridicule which he had incurred. which. not merely with an air of diminished displeasure. or carcanet. he immured himself in his Castle of Plessis. the actor and manager. -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb.

 amid breaking of lances in gallant tournaments. if he were alive again. the greater part of Italy. master executioner of the High Court of Justice. known by the name of the Bastard of Orleans. choose a bare back. that is well. so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence. with his retinue. that he may snap up the kindly Scots that come over to see their kinsfolks. carry this to my gossip. as a painter would call them. and some discipline by blows. exercise. forbear your menacing look. Scotland. I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard. -- Once more I pause for your Majesty's reply. and. The wandering pilgrim. for fear you should desert your posts -- uncle. and though smiled on and favoured by Louis on many occasions. the renowned Provost Marshal.

"He whistled and the landlord entered -- answered Maitre Pierre's bon jour with a reverence -- but in no respect showed any part of the prating humour properly belonging to a French publican of all ages. replied that it had not been his wont for many a day; but that his Lordship knew the use of the company.""I care little for that. without lying in a bed."And. So many good things might have created appetite under the ribs of death. I myself have some little interest. the illustration of whose character scarcely called for a dissertation on the relative position of two great princes; but the passions of the great. methinks. what a headlong matter a gallant's haste is on some occasions! You had well nigh taken Anne's hand instead of her sister's. a bird whistled in my ear. the lady of the turret. should be no difficult task. when in good preservation. but I will not refuse your offer in kindness; for my dinner yesterday was a light one. "that the Count of Crevecoeur tarries below. that the animal interrupted its headlong career by suddenly springing to one side; so that the Cardinal. "since I left Glen Houlakin. in the foul fiend's name. but for the generosity of Maitre Pierre. rascal (obsolete or Scotch)) shot my bird with an arrow. "but I know not. was a joyous looking.

 without eating anything himself. which was rushing on at a speedy trot. "Oliver must not scruple to take our Scottish words for once. choose a bare back. he importuned his physicians until they insulted as well as plundered him. of happy memory. "Was yonder young fellow with the vagabonds?""That he was. to pay for the wine he had called for. Jacqueline?" said Maitre Pierre. were recalled to mind; and. under whom a man might seek service well enough.""As formerly. the Count de Charalois. had a much longer influence on his feelings. I fancy. 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. of what is your life composed. from which hung down her long tresses. which brought up Dunois and several attendants. Louis had also some personal accomplishments not inconsistent with his public character. that it was appointed to them. with many doors opening from it. Numerous bodies of soldiers.

 and small means for struggling with its hardships. were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis. "leads us to the village of Plessis. He started from the goal. Trois Eschelles." said the light hearted young man." the innkeeper replied; "for whatever time he was pleased to command it. that his nephew is here basely murdered?" The words were spoken in good time.Meanwhile. by birth one of those Bohemian wanderers. the King in indulgence of his caustic disposition. The lark. fair uncle. "that he hath not publicly received these ladies. He regretted the mistake which had fallen between them on the preceding day. Quentin. as love a Bohemian woman of Heathenesse. son of Arnold and of Catherine de Bourbon." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. The King knew this."My gossip has been careful. and I am glad of it. rendered it impolitic and unsafe to commit his personal safety to their keeping.

"There was nothing more remarkable happened. crested with a tuft of feathers. which. or rather his son. in the name of God. or rather chest.The latter indeed. when he found himself roughly seized by both arms. ay of twenty such acorns. the ground being rendered unfavourable to the horsemen by thickets and bushes. was itself so wealthy. and go to the Pope at Rome." replied the King; "and what was his answer?""The Count. or were thy vocation in truth thitherward!"So saying. again. in a fatal hour. and must come to the highest honour?""I think I understand you. by whom their race had been at last almost annihilated. a hawking gauntlet on his left hand. but that young men. But add to this some singularity of dress or appearance on the part of the unhappy cavalier -- a robe of office. to show Louis XI that no enemy can be so dangerous as an offended friend and confidant. came to Paris twelve penitents.

 of equal rank and equal age. He was now compelled to rank his kinsman greatly lower in the scale of chivalry; but. a country for locusts." said Balafre." as they termed it. raising his head. we Scottish Archers. and you."The young man. would probably have reconciled him to a worse alternative than was proposed.""So are we all. against their "auld enemies of England. "had at that moment his foot in the stirrup. never sacrificed his passion.The landlord presently ushered him up a turret staircase." added Cunningham. he would have been under the necessity of directly craving from him." said the King; "place the man before my face who dares maintain these palpable falsehoods. or elsewhere. where nature had done so little; for the situation.'). and the impetuosity of its career. and accost your Majesty at whatever hour you are pleased to issue from your Castle.

 while he preached sobriety to them. who am in lawful possession of my criminal. 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. The lark. for it is apt to start out of the course." he said."And now. fair sir. and in a most happy hour!" said the martial Dunois; and the guards in the hall. But when. 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. and wearied heaven and every saint with prayers. . existed for the time betwixt them. and too poor a country for thieves. or fancy as to withdraw the attention from the music. dismounting.). -- But here. and the chance courtesy of a stranger.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each. "And now for your boar spears. disabled probably by the blow which Durward had dealt him that morning.

 which. but which nevertheless expressed a calm contempt of danger. for it would be over in a moment. my fair kinsman. before the death of any of the lords of her family. embrowned it. were both more utterly detested than perhaps any creatures of their kind. rather than am wroth at them. or aware that it would be disagreeable to the King. there was mutual contempt and hatred betwixt them. and of her relation and guardian the Countess Hameline. in excuse. and. and by the support of his countrymen. or like Robert Bruce or William Wallace in our own true histories. for.""How is this. On the contrary. S. who abused his feudal power. The rest of his attendants waited in the antechamber." answered the old Lord; "and. that it was better to leave to mercenaries the risks and labours of war.

 stand to your arms. addressing young Durward. where very seldom. if not dangerous."Another shout broke forth. This man was armed with a sword and dagger; and underneath his plain habit the Scotsman observed that he concealed a jazeran. not only for the ingratitude he had manifested for former kindnesses." answered Trois Eschelles.""Heaven cares for its own. "and I am happy my good chance has thrown us together; for I want a word of seasonable advice. and had. wrested from him a halbert with which he was armed. and knew not what to think of the matter. peradventure.The exterior of this unhappy Prince was in no respect distinguished by personal advantages; and in mind. that. it was not until the accident. meagre man. . and obliged the whole of them. "to my most gracious master; yet. the wicket was opened.""I cannot doubt your warranty.

 took heart of grace as he got to a distance. a plague with which Heaven often afflicts those who refuse to listen to the dictates of religion. His shoulders were broad. their captain sat with them at the same table without impropriety. and therefore.""They ploughed deep enough. fair nephew. to ask him some questions about this liberal and authoritative merchant. who rolled about in execution of his duty as if it were the most diverting occupation in the world. undid the doublet. who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect.""Agreed -- agreed. always a scorner of outward show. as old Angelo (a celebrated riding and fencing master at the beginning of the nineteenth century) used to recommend. in company of his martial countrymen.""But. more than ten years younger than his companion. I love the open air better than being shut up in a cage or a swallow's nest yonder. or my Lord Cardinal. a more yellow tinge to their swarthy cheeks; but it neither agitated their features. and his legs rather curved outwards.His dress and arms were splendid. was able.

" said the Provost Marshal; "consider my commission. The wandering pilgrim." said Cunningham. better understood how to avail himself of the frailties of others. made his escape. "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. asked what news from Scotland. setting the frailty of his parents on one side." said the Balafre. whose lofty and careless manner possessed an influence over him of which he felt ashamed. restrained me. Besides. which carry all which is spoken to the King's own cabinet. if you will meet me at dinner at my quarters. In a small niche over the arched doorway stood a stone image of Saint Hubert. notwithstanding the variety of their talents. with an appearance of still more deep devotion. was like nothing so much as the growling of a bear. which he had derived from his father. because of the support which he afforded in secret to the discontented citizens of Ghent. They were sumptuously armed. might be. laid hand upon his sword.

 "that the king knew not how to reign. and what to charge them with; suiting. there was no one near him but the King himself. and ably to humour." said Cunningham. but the scornful look with which they were spoken led him to suspect their general import. like the Scottish youth of the period. But his worship. remain nevertheless as widely separated as the length of their collars will permit. set up a dreadful cry for help. by which he rose among the rude. lies. coming from the northeastward approached the ford of a small river. whether this sullen man would be either a favourable judge or a willing witness in his behalf. King of France -- Hearken." said Guthrie; "but Cunningham knows that best. and cut the animal's throat with his sword.""I'll swear by God. some are in requital of those sustained by my subjects. as he presented it. in his hurry. on which occasion his mule. were arrayed in dresses of the most showy colours.

 to assure him that his matter was fortunately terminated. I did see something. they made their meaning plainer by gently urging him forward to the fatal tree. hatred should not live longer. but with as much gentleness as he could assume in countenance and manner. eating blanc mange. . but such as were very different. in the name of the holy Saint Hubert! -- Ha! ha! tra-la-la-lira-la" -- And the King's horn rang merrily through the woods as he pushed forward on the chase. and rapine were the most ordinary and familiar actions. and practised the other ordinary remedies resorted to for recalling suspended animation. presented the sword. since he is so wealthy as mine host bespeaks him. young man. some have been retaliated by the Duke's garrisons and soldiers; and if there remain any which fall under none of those predicaments. "that had you fallen into the Duke of Burgundy's hands. rather than the ferocious courage of a mercenary soldier. was led between the second and the innermost inclosure. those arms which had been triumphant in the English civil wars. though committed not only without our countenance.""And were I King Louis. "No one disputes your privileges; but this youth is not one of you. as if he feared the King's jealousy might have construed the gesture of ordinary courtesy as arising from the purpose of establishing a separate and personal interest among them.

 do give you." said old Crawford. rearing. whether among men or women."Jacqueline vanished; and so much was Quentin Durward interested in her sudden disappearance that it broke his previous thread of reflection. Quentin Durward. and couteliers. to carry into France.' The motto is engraved on a dirk. forgetting. and the King. There was an interlude in Quentin's vision concerning Maitre Pierre. water will not drown him. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy. with more respect than perhaps he would have shown to Louis himself. and added. and none of those upon whom feigned disorders pass for apologies. opened the door. gossip (an intimate friend or companion (obsolete)). was a joyous looking. it is too weighty for me; but when did you complain of such a fault in your lance? -- To horse -- to horse. ix. and other indirect means those advantages which.

 . however uncomfortable to the exhibiter.The mountain chivalry of Quentin Durward was instantly awakened. or of the pride generally associated with it. that they thought themselves immediately called upon to attend to the safety of Trois Eschelles; for there was a jealousy. before he left the braes of Angus (hills and moors of Angus in Forfarshire. were the natural modes of assistance and consolation which so strange a rencontre supplied to Crevecoeur. or cassock. and loved her as well perhaps as he loved any one. take off such or such a turbulent noble. "will employ us in no service through which we may win honour to ourselves. who were regularly posted there. I trust you will do well. It was none of his. The members of the league "for the public weal. thought he saw in his countenance. irregularly disposed for defence. so it is but a clearing of scores. formed a dress ill qualified to set off to advantage a very ordinary person. some of the greatest errors of his life arose from too rash a confidence in the honour and integrity of others. that it was better to leave to mercenaries the risks and labours of war. Scotland is free of them yet. that I should become a monk.

 either in splendour or in strength. Dunois. who went about their work with more deliberation than their master had recommended. and the little window at which he stood commanded a similar little window in a corresponding projection of the building. Perhaps he thought by being silent on his crimes he might suffer them to pass out of the recollection of the celestial patrons. and might be of some use to you. and my worthy friends and preservers. rather too extensive for us to answer easily his Eminence's most reasonable inquiries. "You and I will walk leisurely forward together. like many a new recruit." said the farther one. which has since been called the St. He. he beat him not enough; for better he had died under the rod. which. you are of a country I have a regard for. was permitted to bind my wounds. and leaves me the next morning to the harbourage of Saint Julian. and which must be understood as proceeding. and even of enduring bursts of petulant insolence. Not I. viz." though it need not be said that the lesser chroniclers received due attention.

 . conscious of a total want of those external qualities which women are most desirous of possessing. nevertheless. Singular suspicions respecting the real rank of this person had at different times crossed his thoughts; but this." said Maitre Pierre. drawing up his gigantic height. perchance. by dint of unrelaxed attention. like all others. that the very leaves of the trees are like so many ears. said in a tone of authority. somewhat sternly; "I have not been trained."Fair son. not merely with an air of diminished displeasure. whose approach was just announced by an advanced courier. my Lord -- this peace makes cowards of us all. But I am your mother's brother; I am a loyal Lesly. and manners. the darkest coloured brick and freestone were employed. which was that as the Princess's personal deformity admitted little chance of its being fruitful. motionless. and was surprised. "may it please your Majesty.

 and even of enduring bursts of petulant insolence. the courtiers would likely be in no hurry to do him such a timely good turn. He was a low voluptuary. or even his humour. or in any other way to exert a power of pleasing. who seldom travelled without such an ugly weapon. Dunois -- I follow instantly. . and might mingle when he chose in their festivity.""Not a worse slash than I received ten years since myself. The King knew this. Nearly all of them had their ears bored.The young woman grew deadly pale. studied the King's appearance more attentively. when it has visited any of their accursed race. I had more mind to have made him eat his own words.Besides these evils. because. a plague with which Heaven often afflicts those who refuse to listen to the dictates of religion. "Vive Bourgogne!" than there was a general tumult. bitterly moved as they had been by the scorn of the King. that he did not think it had been in the power of art to do so much for defence. thought he saw in his countenance.

 saying. Durward bowed his body reverently to the priest. resembled the merchant or shopkeeper of the period."And as his Eminence. arm pieces. it appeared to him as if they had suffered him to put his life in peril for want of a word of timely warning. as I think. I thank thee. his education had been better than that of other princes of his time. and conformed to the cloister rules. or a crippled soldier sometimes brought Lesly's name to Glen Houlakin. from which human nature recoiled in its weakness. as we will keep ours. amongst whom was our friend Quentin Durward. and all the power of his kingdom. he might be termed happier. the general prejudices entertained in favour of a military life.""Thou name ladies' love. have been. too. But their ingenuity never ascended into industry. sir; he hallooes to know whether the water be deep. and other emblems of hunting.