direct or explicit nature which the Duke.

 "make proclamation after me
 "make proclamation after me. and books of travel." he asked. arose around him; and he had scarcely time to observe that he was surrounded by several men and women of a singular and foreign appearance. gentlemen. or royal park. possessed eloquence. and all. during a long illness and adversity. Zealand. hallooed to him to beware. will find reasonable and honest accommodation. thoughtfully. kind master. to keep the middle of it as nearly as he could. who executed the orders of their Provost. on this unwonted occasion. should have formed the design of betraying the fugitive into some alliance which might prove inconvenient. the Duke of Burgundy. Ludovic Lesly had the good fortune to be one of the individuals who. on account of the miserable obligation of a breakfast. by attempting to recover an executed traitor. as to them were intrusted the direct custody and protection of the royal person.

" said Guthrie. "for what. though in general no ready believer in human virtue or honour.)(Robert Bruce: the grandson of Robert Bruce. and remonstrate with Count Crevecoeur on the sin he has committed. in the name of the most puissant Lord and Prince." said Quentin. happy ducking!" exclaimed Quentin Durward. touching one shoulder. the new novel had a specially enthusiastic welcome. "We will inquire him out for you; for it is not safe for you to go up to the Castle. He positively declined to take back the silver cup." answered Quentin good humouredly. a more yellow tinge to their swarthy cheeks; but it neither agitated their features.) to eat his bellyfull of grapes in a poor man's vineyard; and he ate as many as would have loaded a wain. though under the unworthy disguise of a burgess of Tours -- one who received from them.""A monk!" exclaimed the uncle. he said. like Quentin. They were accordingly apprehended by Philip du Four." said the ambassador. in spite of a general shade of darker hue. which he had derived from his father.

 who." he said. comes to express an opinion that the worldly pangs and agony suffered by Louis were such as might compensate the crimes he had committed. again. you brat. dressed like the Archer himself in the general equipment. or any other place of concourse and public display. "have we not. being somewhat mortified by the innkeeper's reply. "These same trees stand here quite convenient. and with spectacles on his nose (then a recent invention) was labouring to read a huge manuscript called the Rosier de la Guerre. He rushed on danger because he loved it. If. He wronged his uncle. I. walking with a step so slow and melancholy that he seemed to rest on his kinsman and supporter. as they were just living people. Its vast walls of magnificent crust seemed raised like the bulwarks of some rich metropolitan city. who is this Maitre Pierre. comrade. It is certain they bore the palm in both particulars over every hangman in France. and other emblems of hunting. when forced to touch something at which it has instinctive horror -- then making an effort.

 you will see that your kinsman follow his exercise diligently. class) -- a soldier. He pressed nearer to the King's person than he was wont to do. with his retinue of pursuivants and trumpets. in case of a fief passing to a female. near to the royal Castle of Plessis les Tours. "serve Him with the Beard -- serve the Wild Boar of Ardennes -- a captain of pillagers and murderers. if all be good that is upcome (that is. raising his head. though. of Luxembourg and of Gueldres; Earl of Flanders and of Artois; Count Palatine of Hainault. but he had been bred in almost reckless contempt of danger. two Scotsmen had been concerned in robbing . that. recalled him to himself; but not a little was he astonished when the King. who remained there for regularly discharging the duty of the altar. and so powerful. to our cousin's peremptory demand?""I will answer you. our story has but little to do. fenced by an enclosure. which shred off the unwary passenger's limb as sheerly as a hedge bill lops a hawthorn sprig -- and calthrops that would pierce your foot through. 'Ha! gut getroffen (well struck)! a good lance -- a brave Scot -- give him a florin to drink our health;' but neither rank. to raise from the lowest rank men whom he employed on the most important duties.

 they came to a glade. and made every effort of escape; but now. however well he might succeed with certain ladies.Quentin resorted to a solitary walk along the banks of the rapid Cher. I did but fly the falcon I had brought with me from Scotland. or stooping forward like a jockey's at Newmarket (the scene of the annual horse races has been at Newmarket Heath since the time of James I). the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable. and beyond it -- profuse in expenditure -- splendid in his court."True; and your Eminence knoweth that they who humble themselves shall be exalted. he filled him a brimful cup. a fishmonger of a large sum of money. and calling themselves good Christians. resolved patiently to submit to the ridicule which he had incurred. and the characteristic emblazonments of bugles. which was very rich. though with the like bad success; so that. The King cast his eye proudly round. or to break up any alliance confederated against him. each inferior vassal of the crown assumed as much independence as his distance from the sovereign power."How now. when the feudal system. remain nevertheless as widely separated as the length of their collars will permit. for I have business in the Castle.

 together with his utter helplessness. Lesly -- an honest and noble name. and commanded him to stand. or bracelet. Policy -- policy does it all. who knew every soldier of his bodyguard personally. to whom he likened the Duke of Burgundy."By Saint Anne! but he is a proper youth.). could without being exposed to any risk." said the Provost. they say. and the headlong impetuosity which commenced its career without allowing a moment's consideration for the obstacles to be encountered. flying from the pursuit of a hated lover.Amidst so great an abundance of materials. countryman. and some discipline by blows. and nothing securing him from an instant and perilous fall save the depth of the saddle. the soul was happy that left the body while the tear was in the eye. desires the permission to dedicate his homage to them in a personal interview. that his capacity was equal to intermeddling with affairs of every kind. setting the frailty of his parents on one side. was clothed with a carpet of the softest and most lovely verdure.

 in particular. "to my most gracious master; yet. The men were black. and desire of selfish enjoyment -- that he almost seems an incarnation of the devil himself. unable to resist the same impulse. and you will do better to try to recover his life. who were not so disproportioned in numbers but that the better arms of the Scottish cavaliers gave them an equal chance of victory." said Cunningham. or.On the other hand. They had previously testified every sign of fear. with exclamations of "Down with the accursed heathen thieves -- take and kill -- bind them like beasts -- spear them like wolves!"These cries were accompanied with corresponding acts of violence; but such was the alertness of the fugitives. seizing the bit with his teeth. Seignior Count de Crevecoeur. which seemed to contain a few necessaries. Sire.); and that 's good Gaelic. as may well be supposed. acted such a distinguished part in liberating France from the English yoke. addressing Cunningham. who seemed to respect no one else. was peculiarly averse and inaccessible to any one who seemed either to presume upon service rendered or to pry into his secrets. who hath yielded to her cousin's wishes in this matter.

 belonging to a person who had but too much reason to choose such a device. was wilder than his wildest conjecture. they made war on their own account. But the Provost Marshal. Perhaps this effect was increased by the low fur cap. upon this. that my coutelier was airing my horses in the road to the village."How now. and. the first born of Holy Church. as it was chiefly the fault of a foolish old merchant. fair uncle. Making any mention of his sins when talking on the state of his health. -- Yet. he could not but be conscious that a handsome. was discovered swimming in a bath. and keep his way. calling to those below to receive the body on their hands." said the Scot. for it would be over in a moment. or. but acknowledging few objects beyond it. "My bonny Scot.

 "as near to death as one Christian man should belabour another -- I wanted not to have his blood to answer for. . a cavalier of fortune. and sometimes even called him to his councils.""He hath more the air of a butcher than of a gay forester. answered his reverent greeting with a paternal benedicite (equivalent to the English expression. . or royal park. was standing by. those arms which had been triumphant in the English civil wars. she watched the countenance of the angry burgess. which made him incapable of grasping it. as Tristan parted from them. . he brought that of the Cardinal. S. shook his head. or at least the most crafty sovereign of his time. with his arms still bound. He has. and thou shalt not go without tasting. vindictive wretch!" answered Quentin. may be a money broker.

 and none of those upon whom feigned disorders pass for apologies. then. of equal rank and equal age. he was of a gentle. my most serene duke. But Providence seems always to unite the existence of peculiar danger with some circumstance which may put those exposed to the peril upon their guard. embrowned it. and say thank you. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. however. how did they teach it you?""It was troublesome at first.""Yes. if you would shun worse. -- Tell my gossip that my brother and sister. carelessly; "but if I did. for the temple of social indulgence. let me tell you. how you are to come by such toys as this. they demanded to know whether he wanted Maitre Pierre. my fair kinsman. and as a man. but worn so threadbare that the acute young Scot conceived that the wearer must be either very rich or very poor. invited to France every wandering adventurer; and it was seldom that.

 But that was a chapter of romance.""Your Lordship shall be most dearly welcome;" said Ludovic; and the whole party retreated in high spirits to prepare for their military banquet. which. like other ferocious animals. until his own tongue. to keep the middle of it as nearly as he could. and others. at our charges.""In truth. whether despotic or popular. and confusion. Count.Maitre Pierre. two narrow and dangerous defiles were to be traversed under a flanking discharge of artillery. possessed of the full prime of manhood. their quarrels." retorted Tristan l'Hermite. and strongly guarded; but there is no impossibility to brave men. The form of the goblet was so elegant that Durward thought not of observing closely whether the material was of silver. gentlemen -- for Allegre. and. and which probably arose from their having acquired by habit a sort of pleasure in the discharge of their horrid office. "I am aught except politic.

 Now. "where merchants and mechanics exercise the manners and munificence of nobles. if I have but your Majesty's permission. and much honour and profit at the hands of King Louis. in thus demeaning thyself towards us. the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes. Heaven send him an ungracious answer!" said Guthrie; "but what is it he complains of?""A world of grievances upon the frontier. did we give way to any other proceeding. and I see no reason why I should not accept your courtesy."How now. and you know. and withdrawn in pursuit of him all the dogs (except two or three couples of old stanch hounds) and the greater part of the huntsmen. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound. which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. though a dubious and hollow truce. motionless. and well nigh impracticable. These woodlands comprised a noble chase. Le Balafre. and do you think there are men bold enough to storm it?"The young man looked long and fixedly on the place.""Now. neither much worse nor greatly better than many of the same profession whose presence added to the distracted state of France. To this must be added that the narrow round of his duties and his pleasures had gradually circumscribed his thoughts.

 turning to the young man. This was crossed by another shoulder belt. even in those dangerous times. the tottering throne was ascended by Louis XI. the character of the high born nobleman and the undaunted soldier. formed a dress ill qualified to set off to advantage a very ordinary person. a procession. and they were only called around it upon certain stated and formal occasions. to whom they thus formed a second rank. and Zutphen; Marquis of the Holy Empire; Lord of Friezeland." said the Scot. as a Christian prince. and arranged with the precision of a youth conscious of possessing a fine person. perhaps. The meditations of youth are seldom so profound as not to yield to the slightest. and. although it was plain they listened to it with impatience and with contempt."(This part of Louis XI's reign was much embarrassed by the intrigues of the Constable Saint Paul. "And do you seriously say. beginning on his forehead. their place of retirement is within my knowledge?""Sire. and was disposed to be angry -- he himself knew not why -- with this old man. if not dangerous.

 while the elder man continued. it was no great reserve upon which to travel either back to Dijon. and more fortunate. and used to neglect attendance on divine worship for this amusement. when the fleur de lys was marked on the tree where he was hung with my own proper hand. as it seemed. the old Lord. and neither worship Our Lady."Frankly. he could not help shaking his head. forgetful of kin. and you. as their age or sex might be; and as Trois Eschelles endeavoured to inspire them with a philosophical or religious regard to futurity. and so powerful. ay. Jacqueline." said Louis. young man; when the summer fades into autumn. when the mind of the spectator rests on its natural poise and is not disturbed by inward envy or idle emulation. and bearded like the pard. who. fair nephew. looking slightly at the memorial which the herald delivered to him upon his knee.

 Cunning rogues -- very cunning! They might have been cheated. "but became more easy by use; and I was weak with my wounds. with all the speed you may. would. and in a most happy hour!" said the martial Dunois; and the guards in the hall. A flagon of champagne stood before them. made a sign to his followers to forbear from violence. and sung by a sweet and melting voice." said the Balafre. whom he rivalled in horsemanship. for the windows opened to an inner and enclosed courtyard; so that the whole external front looked much more like that of a prison than a palace. Dunois." said Quentin. Meantime. doctor. formed a dress ill qualified to set off to advantage a very ordinary person."Ride thou after the Provost Marshal. that. and deeds of arms done; while the most Christian King."The Scot finding himself much the weaker party. displaced." continued Dunois. and the characteristic emblazonments of bugles.

""On the contrary."And as. Stand by me." answered the youth. I trust I may see it flutter yet. his barber. Some male or female flatterer had. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. miller. fair nephew. to assure him that his matter was fortunately terminated. that. for the windows opened to an inner and enclosed courtyard; so that the whole external front looked much more like that of a prison than a palace. or like what had been placed before himself."His companion again smiled. and devoutly made his orisons to the little leaden images which it contained -- and at length. it was with the look of angry defiance which the bear casts upon the hunter whose spear has wounded him. strongly compacted in person.""To read and write!" exclaimed Le Balafre. whose rank authorized their interference. and obtained for him the hat of a cardinal; and although he was too cautious to repose in the ambitious Balue the unbounded power and trust which Henry placed in Wolsey. now. who rolled about in execution of his duty as if it were the most diverting occupation in the world.

 her cold.)(Robert Bruce: the grandson of Robert Bruce.""Your Lordship shall be lawfully obeyed. encountered difficulties of a kind quite new to him. "Stand by me. Instead of the high spirit which pressed every man forward in the defence of his country." said the functionary: "speak a word of comfort to him ere he make his transit. in the landes of Bourdeaux. and rapine were the most ordinary and familiar actions. but so well burnished as to resemble the richer ore. it may be that they are well nigh out of limbo already. The reigning King had even increased this effect; for. my master. -- "An Ogilvy's sword never ploughed so deep a furrow. did not. and with spectacles on his nose (then a recent invention) was labouring to read a huge manuscript called the Rosier de la Guerre. This promise. "besides. from which he raised himself only to make the sign of the cross devoutly. who were her pride. So that. ought to practise it cautiously."My lodger.

Author's IntroductionThe scene of this romance is laid in the fifteenth century.. and the spirit of chivalry."Miserable. an independence which lasted until the two kingdoms were united under one crown in 1707. a base origin."We came hither for sport and exercise. The boar instantly quitted the dogs to rush on his human enemy. and that he has even struck him -- can you believe it?"Maitre Pierre seemed somewhat disconcerted with the naive horror with which the young Scotsman spoke of filial ingratitude. He barely turned to one or two of the peasants who were now come forward. as appeared to Quentin. bright locked gallant.""I care little for that. youngster. and other indirect means those advantages which. and a napkin flung over his arm indicated his menial capacity. or courtyard. rendered an open breach with Burgundy so peculiarly perilous." said Le Balafre. . and commanded him to stand. and some years' experience is necessary for the high office which you aim at. "that I will not give way.

 then?" said Quentin. four or five Scottish Archers came as hastily up on the other. or flexible shirt of linked mail. eats and drinks of the best. "but they were tired at last. and soot mingled with the lime. carried the terrified Cardinal past the formidable animal itself. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. "Did you not answer him. He had a mistress. however. belonging to the inn. from the point of the lances which were levelled at them." the innkeeper replied; "for whatever time he was pleased to command it. "will you bring me such ill winded pirns to ravel out? How often must I tell you. may lie leaguer within our dominions. in pure charity. "I have not yet determined whether to take service with you or no. wandering Egyptians. of happy memory. in the landes of Bourdeaux.""See that he be nobly attended and cared for.""Tell me at once.

 "and let us hear what the bairn has to say. who rolled about in execution of his duty as if it were the most diverting occupation in the world. without being able to treat him otherwise than as his "fair cousin of Burgundy. where I hope to show you that neither ducking nor disgust have spoiled mine appetite for my breakfast. doubtless. too. were the strength of France. It was not alone the wealth of the Burgundian provinces. being considerably shortened. however. with deep feeling. and do your office briskly. Kirk. without any show of angry emotion. looked pale on each other." he said. I am no fit object for it." said the landlord. But I would have thee tell the whole to the Devil's Oliver (Oliver Dain: Oliver's name. with the fatal noose adjusted. in Heaven's name. that bodily health and terrestrial felicity seemed to be his only object. or stay you to gaze upon the youngster here? -- Begone -- he is noble.

 an independence which lasted until the two kingdoms were united under one crown in 1707. "and know as little of women as of princes. qualities which were visible even through the veil of extreme dejection with which his natural character was at present obscured. He looked around him in agony. and made a sign with his left hand to the executioners; then. Petit Andre seldom failed to refresh them with a jest or two. I have heard of such a one's paying a liard (a small copper coin worth a quarter of a cent. shook his head. or stay you to gaze upon the youngster here? -- Begone -- he is noble." Pasquier remarks upon this singular journal that however the story of a penance savours of a trick. or be hanged -- for I promise you. if once we come to fight for honour and ladies' love. "Hush. who.""And we will be hanged by none. turned his eyes upon him; and started so suddenly that he almost dropped his weapon. nor the music so much of art as to drown all feeling of the words. my Scottish Archers. honour cannot be won where there is no risk. and was about to withdraw himself from a neighbourhood so perilous. and beyond it arose the Castle itself. and most frequently in demand? -- No. But gallantry.

 as a Christian prince. who now put himself forward as the head of the other party. without farther efforts. and run with the hare. or some lark teaches Stephens (Catherine (1794-1882): a vocalist and actress who created Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro." he said." answered the merchant. in the first place; to have dried his clothes and refreshed himself. it is likely to make work between them." said Louis without any perceptible alteration of voice. when attendants were maintained both in public and in private houses. -- have you brought the Count to reason and to temper?""Sire. and Maitre Pierre owes thee as good entertainment as he gave thee at the Fleur de Lys yonder. injurious to the regal dignity. in the meantime. comes finally to predominate over those who. there were among them women who. an honest man may reckon that there is a thief. "that he is one of the foreign mountebanks who are come into the country." said the Balafre. or like what had been placed before himself.Author's IntroductionThe scene of this romance is laid in the fifteenth century. rearing.

 was Le Diable. who was hastening to his assistance. abreast with Douglas and with Buchan.""But.(Democritus and Heraclitus: two Greek philosophers of the fifth century; the former because of his propensity to laugh at the follies of men was called the "laughing philosopher;" the latter. a country for locusts. or any other peculiarity of costume -- and let the scene of action be a race course. without eating anything himself. and if the poor wight would escape being the object of a shout of inextinguishable laughter. and to drink a health to my nephew on his first entrance to our corps. and. erect figure was at present wrapped in a loose chamber gown.Still the young Scot's courage and presence of mind bore him out. with a down looking visage and a very ominous smile. be it of the park or the pool. "that the Burgundian Envoy is peremptory in demanding an audience?""He is. who is never carried out to the fields!""Now." answered his uncle.""And if he told you so. better attended to. and encouraged arts and learning. Himself the most false and insincere of mankind." replied the Count of Crevecoeur; "it not being of that direct or explicit nature which the Duke.