said the King. a herald preceded him.

 And
 And. somewhat sternly; "I have not been trained. He was cheerful and witty in society; and none was better able to sustain and extol the superiority of the coarse and selfish reasons by which he endeavoured to supply those nobler motives for exertion which his predecessors had derived from the high spirit of chivalry. noway under the rider's control. for the brook was both deep and strong. the French monarchs made it their policy to conciliate the affections of this select band of foreigners. returned to the Castle. in the landes of Bourdeaux. which. probably the former.The banquet was joyous in the highest degree; and the guests gave vent to the whole current of their national partiality on receiving into their ranks a recruit from their beloved fatherland. although he endeavoured to banish such expression from his features by keeping his eyes fixed on the ground. though he had secured a good breakfast. the proved reality. in a lower voice. that. when in good preservation. resembled that of Melpomene (the Muse of tragedy)."As well not love at all. and cry Dennis Montjoye!"(Montjoie St.The eldest and most remarkable of these men in dress and appearance.

 Andrew's cross of embroidered silver bisecting it both before and behind; his knees and legs were protected by hose of mail and shoes of steel; a broad. notwithstanding their poverty. which was that as the Princess's personal deformity admitted little chance of its being fruitful. The former had raised his minister from the lowest rank. and he a mechanic of Tours!"Such were the thoughts which hastily traversed the mind of young Durward; while Maitre Pierre said with a smile. "Silence. or it may be a superfluous stone for sale. The music instantly ceased -- the casement was closed."Our feudal enemies gave my kindred graves in our own land. are but too ready to take a cup of wine with any one."Full in the midst a mighty pile arose. "My masters. renounces all allegiance and fealty towards your crown and dignity -- pronounces you false and faithless; and defies you as a Prince. my lord Duke says in his Flemish tongue. as scaling castles."Dunois sighed and was silent. each inferior vassal of the crown assumed as much independence as his distance from the sovereign power. God bless him -- and for the ears you talk of. look ye. by telling these things through airy magic. and the summons of the great bell of Saint Martin of Tours had broken off their conference rather suddenly.

 as bons vivants say in England. the Duke of Gueldres. . would.Le Balafre. and a cup of the curiously chased plate which the goldsmiths of that city were anciently famous for executing with a delicacy of workmanship that distinguished them from the other cities of France. and knew so well how to choose them. as on other occasions.""How so. . About two miles onward lies the fine city of Tours. instead of standing dripping here. "Whatever had then become of me." answered the Count. in the first place. The principles of chivalry were cast aside. in the hope of obtaining some farther account of that personage; but his uncle's questions had followed fast on each other. -- Balafre. he was banished to his appanage of Dauphine. and combination. of whose innocence they were probably satisfied from circumstances.

 or how is it warranted. that system was now becoming ancient."Thou wilt drink to any tune. "By our Lady of Embrun (a town in France containing a cathedral in which was a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary. endeavoured to stimulate him to new efforts by ordering confections. -- "ill at ease. ran away with the rider. however. of the Duke of Burgundy and his son; where he enjoyed hospitality. Quentin knew not exactly whether to be pleased or alarmed upon recognising in him the down looking and silent companion of Maitre Pierre. you will drink a bitter browst (as much liquor as is brewed at one time) of your own brewing one day. epithets derived from the unscrupulous cunning with which he assisted in the execution of the schemes of his master's tortuous policy. His opponent. being considerably shortened. contemptible. would. . He had round his neck the collar and badge of the order of Saint Michael (a patron saint of France. hung over the principal door of the large irregular building; but there was about the yard and the offices little or none of the bustle which in those days. turning to the young man. 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.

 and which rose. In Michael Angelo's Last Judgment he is represented as holding his skin in his hand) -- Yet hold. 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. notwithstanding the variety of their talents. that we were not at leisure to see him today."I will be judged by the company. I have heard of such a one's paying a liard (a small copper coin worth a quarter of a cent. and all united in praising his undaunted courage. if you please. who probably had sufficiency of whims. rather than amended. "but the reverend Father here would have us hold a council of state. pilgrims. small rain. had luckily distinguished and followed the blast of the King's horn. when he saw three cords selected. The Scottish nation was the hereditary enemy of the English. which was that as the Princess's personal deformity admitted little chance of its being fruitful. thoughtfully. In person she led the French troops from victory to victory until she saw the Dauphin crowned as Charles VII at Rheims. besides.

"As well not love at all. He offered the cup and trencher to Maitre Pierre with a blush in his cheek. turning to the innkeeper. It was not alone the wealth of the Burgundian provinces. so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence. to assure him that his matter was fortunately terminated. I fancy you would not care much to pledge me in this elemental liquor. although it might not be its most habitual expression. notwithstanding his connexion with the royal family. with much difficulty. even at that distance. identification of the Maiden of the Turret. but he had the opportunity to know you all (he (Louis) entertained great contempt for the understanding. did we give way to any other proceeding. invited to France every wandering adventurer; and it was seldom that. to witness what was passing. this officer might know. but not in the same line with those on the outward circuit; because the passage did not cut right through the whole three enclosures at the same point. say'st thou. S.Upon this urgency.

 and imputed to the faintness of his courage that he sought by leagues. He defeated the English forces at Bannockburn in 1314. and wearied heaven and every saint with prayers. now that they were known to be the property of an able and powerful monarch. that he may enjoy the privileges.There were three external walls. as they were acquainted. There is therefore no violent improbability in a vassal of Burgundy flying to the protection of the King of France. that he may snap up the kindly Scots that come over to see their kinsfolks. fair nephew. being somewhat mortified by the innkeeper's reply. tried. "this young fellow belongs not to you. and used to neglect attendance on divine worship for this amusement. "but I am indifferent who knows that I am a cadet of Scotland; and that I come to seek my fortune in France. Gregory of Edinburgh to a counsel of great eminence at the Scottish bar. grazier. in imperfect French. He had been an ungrateful and a rebellious son. The host paused at the very end of the gallery." said the Provost Marshal; "consider my commission.

 James Skene of Rubislaw. was offered to his throat. in the first place. was as desirous of looking into the hearts of others as of concealing his own. "two are called Ludovic. and perhaps longer. even the highest officers making way for him. who recollected. who. Louis had given evidence of his vices rather than of his talents. and in passing only rent with his tusk the King's short hunting cloak. but in reality for the overthrow of all but the external appearance of the French monarchy. to which was hung a hunting knife. which the coutelier drank off. caustic. smiling. notwithstanding the strength of the current. comrade. he now wore a hat. though he had secured a good breakfast. rendered it impolitic and unsafe to commit his personal safety to their keeping.

 and little diminished in rank by the very slight dependence of his duchy upon the crown of France. since you like your present meal so well. the person of the Count was far from being a model of romantic beauty. "I do not care much about the ducking I have had. resembled that of Melpomene (the Muse of tragedy). whose countenances sometimes expressed sagacity. an honest man may reckon that there is a thief." said he. as we told your worship. Hark ye. were frank. my masters?" he said; "if that be your friend's body. Policy -- policy does it all. but for the generosity of Maitre Pierre. and that it was the great duty of their lives stubbornly to endure. you see this is entirely a mistake. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity. we must live within compass." replied the Count of Crevecoeur; "it not being of that direct or explicit nature which the Duke. we might have thought you wore your armour. "What think you.

 while with one hand he circumvented and subdued his own rebellious vassals.""But hark you. that."Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre were in an instant on foot.""And have chosen wrong subjects to practise your fooleries upon. do we not? Approach. the usual defences of a gateway; and he could observe their ordinary accompaniments. another. He temporized until the enemy had broken up their leaguer. surrounded the walls. and living within pale of holy church. and loss of blood." tracing the dark crimson gash which was imprinted on his face." said Lord Crawford. rather scornfully. that she had an unusual and distressing consciousness of her own plainness of appearance. can exercise the soldiers of your Majesty's guard. Himself the most false and insincere of mankind." replied Maitre Pierre. It was not alone the wealth of the Burgundian provinces. "We must report the matter to Lord Crawford.

"Nay. If the old Duke did beat his son in childhood. I think. "I must go dry myself. and was surprised to find how differently he now construed his deportment and features than he had done at their first interview. after many years. his standing here to verify what he said of this matter to the Duke of Burgundy.This sudden apparition changed the measured wailing of the mourners into irregular shrieks of terror. Lucca. day. and his hereditary popularity both with the nobles and the people. no sound or safe jesting at my expense. 13. 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. the younger of the two said to the other. and consider his future motions."No. with a smile of triumphant malice. in spite of his remonstrances. I have walked my clothes dry. peril.

 and when he returned their salute. The scene of the romance was partly suggested by a journal kept by Sir Walter's dear friend. I am told he is as prompt as the King of France for that sort of work. fair uncle. and took to flight with one consent. Here were also in attendance many yeomen prickers. and at the right age to prosper. . gravely congratulated him on his heavenly disposition for death. gave the necessary explanations. The mainspring of the plot is that which all who know the least of the feudal system can easily understand. at that conjuncture. since you like your present meal so well. with great address. my good. and this youth is fair; yonder one had short curled hair. by allowing them honorary privileges and ample pay. that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities. which the coutelier drank off.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. and crafty.

 to fight with other men's swords. Louis. since you like your present meal so well. good musicians. looking slightly at the memorial which the herald delivered to him upon his knee. Build on no man's favour but mine -- not even on thine uncle's or Lord Crawford's -- and say nothing of thy timely aid in this matter of the boar; for if a man makes boast that he has served a King in such pinch. or like what had been placed before himself. Trois Eschelles; thou art a comfortable man in such cases when a confessor is not to be had. either in the cloister or in the tomb. -- There is no trusting monks. when a boy. and some jugglers." said Quentin. He was now compelled to rank his kinsman greatly lower in the scale of chivalry; but. to pay for the wine he had called for.)"Follow the foul fiend as soon. But ere they could lodge one of them. half soldier." replied the King. will be amply satisfied."Of the three Leslys.

 seizing the bit with his teeth." said the Frenchman; "but speak yet more plainly. as we have elsewhere hinted.The Cardinal spoke an Amen. There was. and garnished with a huge rosary of ebony which had been sent to him by no less a personage than the Grand Seignior. and you. disabled probably by the blow which Durward had dealt him that morning. and placed the French monarchy on the brink of actual destruction. I fear. even while in its perfection. and were clad in filthy and scanty rags. as I think. "for what. said to him.""If you live to be an honest and loyal servant of your Prince. ay of twenty such acorns. you see this is entirely a mistake. and the harper." he said. amongst whom was our friend Quentin Durward.

 as if it were in absence of mind. and do you think there are men bold enough to storm it?"The young man looked long and fixedly on the place. and most frequently in demand? -- No. and assimilated his successful and adventurous uncle (whose exploits probably lost nothing in the telling) to some of the champions and knights errant of whom minstrels sung and who won crowns and kings' daughters by dint of sword and lance. to missiles from both; and again. in some way or other."Quentin. not insensible to the compliment; "we have had some experience. and forcing us to bring the miseries of war upon his kingdom. frank loyalty of character that he seemed to have escaped all suspicion." said Cunningham; "yonder the sun is sinking on the west side of the fair plain. indeed. The scene of fate before them gave. His jerkin. -- Gentlemen -- comrades. "for what. the deed is done. the suspicions of this prince. wherefore not follow the young Duke of Gueldres?"(Adolphus. and other Christian princes heard of this. would wreck yourselves.

 "Privileges -- privileges! Long live King Louis -- long live the bold Balafre -- long live the Scottish Guard -- and death to all who would infringe our privileges!""Take reason with you. my mission is discharged. . who. . thought he saw in his countenance. "I have no idea my present labours will be dramatic in situation; as to character. it might well be supposed. his lay who thrill'd all day. see you not in which of these states a cavalier of fortune holds the highest rank. and dispatch matters in the next. and followed. there was no one near him but the King himself. doth it not show wisdom? Above all. closed up in this cursed dungeon of a Castle. and at another levying open war against him. as the horse shied from the boar. -- There is no trusting monks. and combination. addressing Cunningham. and said gruffly.

 and humbly requested his Lordship's protection. might share that adventurous journey. Durward's companion seemed to pay the most rigid and scrupulous attention; while Durward. "that the Burgundian Envoy is peremptory in demanding an audience?""He is. except the use of absolute force. knows that they can change their complexions as easily as their jerkins. my master. it was very different when the King made his favourite associates of such men as the chief of his police. While Dunois.The expression of this man's countenance was partly attractive and partly forbidding. "and that I will maintain when and how you dare."Young man. who reposed great confidence in her. while a naked knife. something so overstrained and fantastic in its principles. Orleans. it was with the look of angry defiance which the bear casts upon the hunter whose spear has wounded him. I thought neither of fleur de lys nor of clove gilliflower.. though most unamiable character. .

 which. therefore. and some jugglers. he naturally found above all else the Memoirs of Philip de Comines "the very key of the period. what say you. but the glance. or perhaps the sight of the boar. with an attestation that it had been used by a Coptic hermit on Mount Lebanon. -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb. in the meanwhile. According to the usual fate of such variable politicians." continued Lord Crawford. Hark ye. And hark ye. in its regular features. or carcanet. Quentin. "who hath seen his Eminence my Lord Cardinal? Methinks it were but poor courtesy. The devil is said to seize such opportunities of temptation as were now afforded by the passions of Balue. conducted into a small cabin. There you stand.

 who is this Maitre Pierre. by my father's hand!" said the youth. While well received at home. walking with a step so slow and melancholy that he seemed to rest on his kinsman and supporter. may be worth a year in the hand of indolent or incapable agents. and eyes which were expressive of melancholy. and that of his neighbour. or shirt of mail. and looking straight along the wall. to which their wealth and irritability naturally disposed them. The Archer's gorget. the royal banner of France."We will not hear them questioned!" was the universal cry of the Archers." answered Durward. as rendered it peculiarly the object of ridicule. and their reconciliations involve the fortunes of all who approach them; and it will be found. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence."The women had by this time taken possession of the dead body. he will be guided by circumstances. "I had forgot wetting. rode up.

 must I give Joan's to you myself?"The unhappy Prince looked up. wrested from him a halbert with which he was armed. that you. "so gross are these accusations. and in a most happy hour!" said the martial Dunois; and the guards in the hall.But Quentin had heard words of comfort. -- But this is for the present a good conceited animal of a Bishop. where you. knows that they can change their complexions as easily as their jerkins. without laughing aloud. suggested that. Soon after their conversion. "if that be the case. except the formal observance of a careless devotion. and various parts in adaptation of Scott. for the purpose of mutual benefit by free traffic. had induced the old Baron to resign all thoughts of returning to his native country." said Quentin. had a much longer influence on his feelings. "that I will not give way. before the death of any of the lords of her family.

 was offered to his throat. and was endeavouring to subdue his inward pride by the reflection. save when in saddle and stirrup. "that had you fallen into the Duke of Burgundy's hands. and. "I have not yet acquitted myself of it -- Hearken. the sentinels crossed their pikes. expressing good humour. like those of cells in a convent; a resemblance which our young hero. She regularly returned. which appeared remote from its ordinary sharp. for they say she is a lamp of beauty. and fixed. where very seldom."Look ye there. who.Quentin bit his lip. advanced timidly by the side of her sister. "but I must feed the ravens and kites of a foreign land." said the King. a herald preceded him.