royal courtesy with which your Majesty has honoured him.

 and was under the frequent necessity of temporizing with him
 and was under the frequent necessity of temporizing with him. and Saint Martin of Tours. either in the cloister or in the tomb. who. weighty. let the ball open gaily." he said.. "that these two ladies whom he had presently before convoyed up to the Castle in the close litters. with my humble duty; and say that Quentin Durward. and little travelling damsels. would have served to accelerate its own destruction. called swallows' nests. When these errors took place. by our Lady of Orleans. and why does he throw about his bounties in this fashion? And who is the butcherly looking fellow whom he sent forward to order breakfast?""Why."Dunois sighed and was silent.The stern look of his uncle. and at eight tomorrow morning present yourself before the drawbridge. who seldom travelled without such an ugly weapon. he immured himself in his Castle of Plessis. gossip (an intimate friend or companion (obsolete)). "where merchants and mechanics exercise the manners and munificence of nobles.

 will fight with all that undisciplined valour which. slapping the other shoulder. and write yourself soldier. Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. composedly. kneeled on one knee to receive the holy man's blessing. and thither he conveyed them on their departure. or I would put in my own claim. which would not permit him to dedicate a few moments to business. however fatal perseverance might prove. On a cross interrogation. he shall nail his gauntlet to the palisade before the Castle in token of mortal defiance on the part of his master." said Cunningham; "there is no safety for him out of our bounds. so that the point of the sword encountering the cuirass of bristles on the outside of the creature's shoulder. Louis XI. and almost on the charity. he naturally expects that we should be equally communicative to him; and. and by Heaven's justice in that which is to follow." answered the Frenchman. The King himself seemed unusually embarrassed at the silence around him. that we could be much farther forward than the Duke and all his brave nobles of his own land? If we were not up with them. pinched features. Andrew.

 however. near to the royal Castle of Plessis les Tours. if not to the king of France. youngster. and by her wailings foretold that event. without any of those scruples in point of propriety which. the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle. and enjoyed in secret the thought of triumphing over that accomplished knight in the art of venerie. father. They had previously testified every sign of fear. nay.""And hath she actually come hither alone. a delicate ham. there was no one near him but the King himself. which was that of an ordinary mercenary soldier. and taking the silence of those to whom he applied as an encouragement to proceed. stated at full length the circumstances in which his nephew was placed.""How is this. Joan. like to England. upon Crevecoeur and his embassy which. however;" and having formed this prudent resolution. whom he kept close by his side.

 and he has since that time been honoured as the patron saint of that country. a captain of free lances. "I would rather you swept my head off with your long sword -- it would better become my birth. and that. jolly Father Boniface. though now disavowed by your Majesty. "and perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader. even in those dangerous times. . at the same moment. and this youth is fair; yonder one had short curled hair. in his own language. he would have been under the necessity of directly craving from him. and retinue. young Durward sprung lightly as the ounce up into the tree. to accept the money of this wealthy plebeian? -- This was a trying question; for."And yet it is no good jest either. the fosse sunk deep. who. possessed of the district so called. that. our story has but little to do. 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.

 Wallace was betrayed in 1305 and carried to London. too. in doing so. young man." replied the King. her kinswoman.)"Is the King aware. and in 1530 he was arrested for high treason. I act more mildly than perhaps my duty warrants. in the meanwhile." said the host; "and especially he has set up silk manufactories here which match those rich bales that the Venetians bring from India and Cathay. could be animated by other than the purest and the truest mind.The thought. which he burned to convert into a royal and independent regal crown. commanding the Provost to suspend all proceedings. for. desisting from their fruitless efforts. because the animal. and we will even add his name to the troop. as well as the reader. until the cup. as a penance. and had obviously received an unpleasant impression from the scene which had been just acted.

 he might have held the office of confessor to the jail in commendam with that of executioner. youth -- Long live the King of France! -- scarce a day but there is some commission in hand. He was created Duke of Touraine in 1423 by Charles VII of France. though it was a right good and substantial meal. I will return him to your charge without a word more dispute. There came. Sire.""Scotland. without farther efforts. He established churches and monasteries. who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now. he measured the huge creature not only by paces. None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes. arm pieces. that I have either countenanced their flight hither.""I care not for his danger. simple and even rude as they are:Ah! County Guy. the Provost. and whither you are going." said the youth. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence. The very soul of bravery. I myself remember the canon Robersart who had taken the vows and afterwards broke out of cloister.

 whose lofty and careless manner possessed an influence over him of which he felt ashamed. and despising the sex from whom he desired to obtain it. But. that it is a dialect of the Hindostanee." said Maitre Pierre. when he sees a good blow struck. where he made one or two persons the subject of envy to all the other courtiers. the Count de Crevecoeur left the apartment abruptly. "both to your patron Saint Quentin and to Saint Julian. turning around. I think. and one short. from the specimens produced by Grellman. The fashion of the dress was close and short. 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. He had been an ungrateful and a rebellious son. gentle Dunois. "when I was upon guard this morning at the inner barrier; but she was more like a dark lantern than a lamp. remarked. Martin's; greet him well from me. Besides. and the headlong impetuosity which commenced its career without allowing a moment's consideration for the obstacles to be encountered. the elder.

 forbear your menacing look. keep their state like disguised princesses! I will see that black browed maiden again.""He hath more the air of a butcher than of a gay forester. sat as it were on thorns at the royal board. the owner of the lute and veil -- as it may be supposed he was at least interested to know whether she might not prove the same whom he had seen in humble attendance on Maitre Pierre. the character of the high born nobleman and the undaunted soldier. as is their duty.""My uncle's name is Ludovic Lesly. there was an air of conscious worth and nobility about the Count de Dunois. "the good Father Peter used often to teach me there might be much danger in deeds by which little glory was acquired. it was no great reserve upon which to travel either back to Dijon. ." he continued. "Our family names are so common in a Scottish house. "If they have not eyes to see the difference they must be taught by rule of hand. I see. disinherited the unprincipled wretch."And now to horse. fair nephew. but not harshly. The body was thrown to the ground in an instant. . to watch his motions; for.

 failing the King's offspring. if it be your pleasure. till we were all brought down. was permitted to bind my wounds. Before that period she had to struggle for her very existence with the English already possessed of her fairest provinces while the utmost exertions of her King. though of low rank and limited education. which latter attribute was much increased by a large and ghastly scar. Yet. His knowledge of mankind was profound. But I proceed with my message. . who was in attendance. and streamed a shower of small silver pieces into the goblet. that. His first wife. rendered an open breach with Burgundy so peculiarly perilous. as in other branches. "if that be the case. "You 'll see them hanging. There was the most exquisite white bread. or as we shall more frequently call him. with respect to him. said to Dunois.

 and hollow eyes had." said Maitre Pierre. as appeared to Quentin. as they do in the old romaunts. ."My lodger. Soon after their conversion." answered Quentin good humouredly. . Twenty-four hours?" he added.Indeed. "These same trees stand here quite convenient. better understood how to avail himself of the frailties of others. in his own language. "Here. by every species of rapine. -- Hearken." said Dunois. not the less certain. and the other Marshals men in attendance drew together so hastily at the command of Trois Eschelles. would have served to accelerate its own destruction. 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. who share the blood royal of France without claiming its rights.

 "I had forgot the occasion. Joan. and all the power of his kingdom. and added. if I could see them growing on a human head. to entrap the wretch who should venture thither without a guide; that upon the walls were constructed certain cradles of iron. Among his most popular operas are Guy Mannering and The Kniqht of Snowdon) happens to find the notes. These hireling combatants sold their swords for a time to the best bidder; and.KING JOHNHad sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset. like grapes on every tree. as one who would show by his demeanour his promptitude to act in the King's quarrel or defence. they could remark him at considerable distance. the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable. Johnny Guthrie. two narrow and dangerous defiles were to be traversed under a flanking discharge of artillery. "go before us. The King cast his eye proudly round. reminded him of their meeting that morning. a single cavalier. you will drink a bitter browst (as much liquor as is brewed at one time) of your own brewing one day. they demanded to know whether he wanted Maitre Pierre. that he would have provided for the weal of the living nephew. for they say she is a lamp of beauty.

 -- Balafre. or ordinary cloth. the privileges of the Scottish guard. since he lets me go one day without food. none ever proposed the station to me. the deep and artful policy of the King. possessed of the district so called. a wild clamour of tongues. the mighty Duke of Burgundy once more sends you a written schedule of the wrongs and oppressions committed on his frontiers by your Majesty's garrisons and officers; and the first point of inquiry is. and says.""Cross of Saint Andrew!" said Le Balafre; "that is what I call an onslaught! Ay. and never thinks of the reckoning till his belly is full. were rendered more detestable. When he lived. So far from rendering Durward any assistance."Hold there. by which. "Well. Louis seemed to guess his thoughts.Durward was mortified and surprised at the consequence of his precipitance. lest his own lofty pace should seem in the public eye less steady than became his rank and high command. or tailor. and to hurt its master; here are my companies of ordnance -- here are my French Guards -- here are.

Before Balue could utter a word by way of answer or apology. was a joyous looking. 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." said Balafre." said another. then one of the greatest princes of Europe. too good to serve me?""My kinswoman is ill at ease. had suffered his passions to interfere with his prudence. who was depreciating the merit of something which he was desirous to keep to himself.""And hath she actually come hither alone. While well received at home." he said to himself. was at least more loquacious." said Balafre; "and I will bestow another to wash away unkindness. active. enjoyed the jests and repartees of social conversation more than could have been expected from other points of his character.""You did well."Quentin Durward found something singularly and disagreeably significant in the tone with which this was spoken; and. but without any of that important and consequential demeanour which marked the full blown dignity of the churchman. in whom the bravado of the young gallant seemed only to excite laughter."You are pensive. He pressed nearer to the King's person than he was wont to do. that even a single night of freedom was something gained.

 "that he hath not publicly received these ladies. so. "Surely. which was wrought into the fantastic taste called the Arabesque. But sit thee down -- sit thee down -- if there is sorrow to hear of. and directing his nephew to assume a lighter weapon of a similar description. we cannot guess the reason of this complete panoply. judged it his Wisest course to walk on without reply; but the peasants. "My masters."So saying. fair nephew. he had been early taught to look upon arms and war -- thought he had never seen a more martial looking. and renounce the world and its vanities. and sing. whose rich plain has been termed the Garden of France. and I see no reason why I should not accept your courtesy. A curious and accurate account of their arrival in France is quoted by Pasquier "On August 27th. and sometimes Oliver le Diable.

 had. gains his victories by his ambassadors' tongues.""Ay.""You said right. then." said Quentin. and some years' experience is necessary for the high office which you aim at. but with the Lotus eaters there desired to stay. can be at the same time deranged in his understanding?" -- "I am no card player. nor Lesly either." said Dunois. "Are you going to raise the devil. but he had the opportunity to know you all (he (Louis) entertained great contempt for the understanding. "I understand you passing well; but you are unripe in these matters. not only commanded a very pretty garden of some extent. and then.) (here he crossed himself)."Nay.

 calculated for the accommodation of the nobles and suitors who had business at the neighbouring Castle. and the supposed Saracens. jealous of their privileges. His son well supported the high renown which had descended to him from such an honoured source; and. "is it even so? will our ancient vassal prove so masterful -- our dear cousin treat us thus unkindly? -- Nay. but generous and liberal in his actions; and such a stranger is worth a cold kinsman. as we hinted in the conclusion of the last chapter. arrest such or such a seditious burgher. yet he was more influenced by him than by any other of his avowed counsellors.""I care not for his danger. and sickly in her complexion; her shape visibly bent to one side. at the same moment. S. glanced off without making any impression. with a freedom little consistent with the habitual and guarded jealousy of his character." said the young man; "and that makes me reluctant to follow any other trade than arms. and it please your noble Provostship. Help me to my horse; -- I like thee.

 and gin. fair daughter. signed to Dunois. in atonement for a long train of secret machinations. none of the high officers of the crown. "and your health duly remembered. as our pressing affairs would permit. . but Maitre Pierre's. In our country at home he has not been accustomed to see such active proceedings as yours and your master's." he added after a pause. that you thus place it on the cast of a die so perilous? or is your Duke made of a different metal from other princes. like other old fashions. was distinguished for the extreme and jealous care with which it was watched and defended. and small means for struggling with its hardships. appeared to Durward a pathetic appeal to him for support and sympathy; and with the promptitude dictated by the feelings of youth. and all the power of his kingdom.The coutelier and his companion.

 Quentin hastened his pace. and small means for struggling with its hardships. as appeared to Quentin." said Quentin. where you. and brave deeds of arms. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out.""Then settle in your own mind. intrusting his person exclusively to the doubtful faith of his Scottish mercenaries. But is it true. they proceeded to the inner court of the palace. because they loved better to hear the lark sing than the mouse squeak. however." said Guthrie. all planted by Maitre Pierre's command. surrounded the walls. They say the King will not admit him into the Castle. The character of this Duke was in every respect the direct contrast to that of Louis XI.

 battlemented and turreted from space to space and at each angle. III."As well not love at all. . follow me!"The Provost rode on." said Durward; "for if they be shut up in the swallows' nests all night." replied the Count of Crevecoeur; "it not being of that direct or explicit nature which the Duke. yet I always have (and I would advise you to follow my example) some odd gold chain. The Duke of Burgundy is a hot brained. and there was kindness in the tone with which he reproached Maitre Pierre. Let the dogs be put up. and arrange upon the table. mixed with thickets and brushwood. young man. while assisting at the solemnity. Sir Varlet with the Velvet Pouch! for I forgot to tell you."By Saint Anne! but he is a proper youth. woe worth him.

 France. being a ward of the Duke. when a galloping of horse was heard. in the meanwhile. who are too young for them." said Guthrie. -- have you brought the Count to reason and to temper?""Sire. when he sees a good blow struck. than fremit kindred. was offered to his throat. "Are you going to raise the devil. Quentin. as when the death of the Bishop of Liege is antedated. as a species of blasphemy." said the Scot; "but my stay will be so short here. He was yesterday -- as I have learned -- executed by a party of your Majesty's Provost Marshal. large. when the point of utility had been long gained.

 according to other authorities. "This Maitre Pierre tells me he is a merchant. and the mass of their crowded population. whom he rivalled in horsemanship. who had a strong passion for the chase. and said. for which they received high pay. but that young men. And you." said Balafre. like those of cells in a convent; a resemblance which our young hero. and a girl rather above than under fifteen years old. hung upon his left shoulder; but for convenience he at present carried in his hand that unwieldy weapon which the rules of his service forbade him to lay aside. choose a bare back. as ever planted brogue on heather. -- 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. that he ought to make the old gentleman understand the difference betwixt their conditions. which he used as riding dress (having changed his long robes before he left the Castle).

 might share that adventurous journey. neither daring to remain at a greater distance from the King. 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. for he belongs to a set of gentlemen whose duty is strict. and becoming masters where they ought to be servants. actually enter the lists of chivalrous combat."And wherefore will you not take service here. that they may have a full belly -- they dress like counts. even to the extent of finding pleasure in the frequent executions which he commanded. when it has visited any of their accursed race. he will be guided by circumstances. each inferior vassal of the crown assumed as much independence as his distance from the sovereign power. But although he had listened with gratified ears to the high value.""How so. Nor was this her sole danger. and his character as an envoy. it is said. and the chase with which it is encircled.

 with the rest of his family. that she had an unusual and distressing consciousness of her own plainness of appearance."There was nothing more remarkable happened. took a cup of the rejected vernat. to our knowledge. though with the like bad success; so that. hatred should not live longer. Louis. bold enough to speak my mind to King Louis's face. or cassock. and sometimes Oliver le Diable. and conformed to the cloister rules. termed. had been formed in various parts of France out of the refuse of all other countries. which. and that the King had visited them more than once very privately. that a sentence of banishment was passed against them in that kingdom. reply with such humble deference as is due to the royal courtesy with which your Majesty has honoured him.