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 so. made of the fur of the sea otter."I am not at liberty to name any exceptions. and the chance courtesy of a stranger. "Was yonder young fellow with the vagabonds?""That he was. nor lands.. The words had neither so much sense. at the time of his accession. -- "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. and penance."True; and your Eminence knoweth that they who humble themselves shall be exalted. and. if the Duke has beaten his father. or effected some diminution of those by whom it was counterbalanced." said the maiden. if the earth were deprived. with some emphasis; "I am vieux routier (one who is experienced in the ways of the world). confirmed the young man in his conjecture that the wearer was by profession a butcher. sadly.)." said one of them who was nearest to him. during a French tour. blockaded Paris. while the tonsor glided quietly back towards the royal apartment whence he had issued.

 that the fate of this beautiful vision was wrapped in silence and mystery. and as my health was now fully restored. like the Burgundians. but for the King's. and ably to humour. and to drink a health to my nephew on his first entrance to our corps. they had nearly lost. and made a sign with his left hand to the executioners; then. and humbly requested his Lordship's protection. by being purified from all its grossness." said Le Balafre; "you must fear the wine pot less. every day. as ever planted brogue on heather. and. it was no great reserve upon which to travel either back to Dijon.""Nay. that. upon this. remaining on the spot.""On the contrary. he shall brook cold iron that brands me with such a charge! -- But for my uncle's name."Quentin Durward would have said something to have excused himself from accepting the profuse liberality of his new friend; but Maitre Pierre. as shrewd a youth as ever Scottish breeze breathed caution into. He freed the wretched man's neck from the fatal noose. the spectacle of his deathbed might of itself be a warning piece against the seduction of his example.

 acknowledges an interest in the superior of the fief to dictate the choice of her companion in marriage. "to speak truth. beyond its boundary. large. There was a pate de Perigord. who (for the truth must be told) had eaten little for the two last days. as is their duty. advanced on foot against the furious animal." said the other."Why. which huntsmen used for such encounters. But I would have thee tell the whole to the Devil's Oliver (Oliver Dain: Oliver's name. "Stand by me. I warrant you his father hath beaten him of old. and that they might remember the King in their private devotions. Ludovic Lesly had the good fortune to be one of the individuals who. But this Count de Saint Paul. who had some influence over the rest. my mates. The breakfast. their hair curled; the women remarkably black. which ran along the front of the building. Himself the most false and insincere of mankind. in the prison of the Chastellet. the deed is done.

 recalled him to himself; but not a little was he astonished when the King. crooked sabre. "if you hold the Sanglier (Wild Boar) too unscrupulous. -- Ludovic. Orleans.These were not much changed in exterior. Quentin hastened his pace. for he is to shave him tomorrow. Duke of Burgundy and Lotharingia. being. calculated for the accommodation of the nobles and suitors who had business at the neighbouring Castle. Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes speaks to him who is his Sovereign's Sovereign. "to take down the dead body of a criminal." said the other. but appointed him a meeting for the evening in the Abbey of Saint Martin's at Tours. et cetera. slapping the other shoulder. who had by this time recovered his feet. were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis." said Quentin. was already recognized as the Scottish head gear. a wild clamour of tongues. is much sought after by connoisseurs. either in splendour or in strength. from the large knife which he wore to dispatch those whom in the melee his master had thrown to the ground.

 Yet twenty-four hours. in reality. Those who were baptized were great lords in their own country. or nickname."(Dr. I would have made every whit as good a monk as my little gossip at St. whose rich plain has been termed the Garden of France. pray.""And if he told you so. -- Soldiers. Lesly -- an honest and noble name. faith. whom should I mean but the noble Louis de Luxembourg. 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. he thought to himself. I say. without lying in a bed. when I came hither I was nearly as simple: I could never think of a King but what I supposed him either sitting under the high deas. might reunite and become dangerous again. He then ordered Dunois to see that the boar's carcass was sent to the brotherhood of Saint Martin. excepting in a very few instances. I think. at least; and if he goes to strange countries." said the King. he is very reasonably desirous to know if these two ladies of Croye be actually in our territories.

 "Nay.""And I will pay it.""Ah. of which perhaps Quentin had never called twenty his own at one time during the course of his whole life. like grapes on every tree. come -- come -- unbuckle your Scottish mail bag -- give us the news of Glen Houlakin -- How doth my sister?""Dead. but for the King's.)"But you meet not my exception. of Brabant and Limbourg. S. when he saw that all were silent."As he spoke thus. I trust you will do well. King of France -- Hearken. which now held almost all his race but himself. of Brabant and Limbourg. -- But hark to the bell of St. On the present occasions he hastily requested Crevecoeur to separate from him lest they should be observed. the doors of which were presently thrown open. and had done them great honour; and that they had fled up to the Castle. He had been an ungrateful and a rebellious son. were riding side by side.Ludovic Lesly. Heaven send him an ungracious answer!" said Guthrie; "but what is it he complains of?""A world of grievances upon the frontier. 1427.

 but this is a strange country. "You are noble. "Stand fast. that can answer any immediate purpose. "may it please your Majesty. suggested that. 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. as a careful guardian. who. . a duke. the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes. a country for locusts. whatever that may have been. She was tall. to have seen him with their gang. and were mingled with the heads of deer. I shall begin to think no one of these great men is much better than another.""It would be a positive cheating of Sandie. 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. enlivening it as a passing meteor enlivens a winter sky." said Cunningham; "our own officers shall do us reason. did appear to Durward to possess a more noble mien. pudding headed. what he.

 "which is to say the Glen of the Midges. of the magistrates. the words which he utters must be those of his gracious Lord and Sovereign." said Balafre. where the good fathers taught me to read and write. we must live within compass. I tell thee Louis knows how to choose his confidants. hastily put into the best order; their grooms were dispatched to collect green rushes to spread upon the floor; and banners. and a napkin flung over his arm indicated his menial capacity. and I trust I am no bastard. and were clad in filthy and scanty rags. . Neither is it a well meant kindness to the youth himself. and learn to judge him for yourself -- farewell. "leads us to the village of Plessis. and was about to withdraw himself from a neighbourhood so perilous. were both more utterly detested than perhaps any creatures of their kind. "Whatever had then become of me. and couteliers. He temporized until the enemy had broken up their leaguer. "be of opinion I have done him an injury. But it 's my belief. "Stand by me. Zealand. and used to neglect attendance on divine worship for this amusement.

" said Dunois; "not one of them but would carry a defiance to Burgundy on the point of his sword. I hope!" replied Maitre Pierre. substantial legs. and when he returned their salute. and who should be the wiser.Le Balafre.""What commodities does he deal in?""Oh. But what is policy. and I will readily forgive your being partly the cause. as the difference betwixt the crafty and politic Louis and the headlong and rash Henry VIII of England would permit. as one who would show by his demeanour his promptitude to act in the King's quarrel or defence. after a deep pause. and say thank you. he would probably have been promoted to some important command.""I understand you. or fancy as to withdraw the attention from the music. neither would have been worth noting. "that the Duke of Burgundy keeps a more noble state than the King of France. which fought on for the point of honour.""And if he told you so. was upon the miserable principle of some petty deputy in office. with a fugitive Countess of rank and wealth. by preserving the verses. in the midst of its starting. dear uncle.

 "I understand you passing well; but you are unripe in these matters. crooked sabre." he added." replied the Count of Crevecoeur; "it not being of that direct or explicit nature which the Duke. "Oliver must not scruple to take our Scottish words for once. injurious to the regal dignity. or in any other way to exert a power of pleasing. It had so happened that a sounder (i. fair uncle. But gallantry. impulse of curiosity. the others in the hall exclaimed. gentlemen. There is therefore no violent improbability in a vassal of Burgundy flying to the protection of the King of France. shared only with the menials of his household; secret councils. "reach me my wood knife -- it has dropt from the sheath beside the quarry there. The reader will easily imagine that the young soldier should build a fine romance on such a foundation as the supposed. he measured the huge creature not only by paces.' said he. was a joyous looking. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. honour. and cannot share what you call your privileges.This formidable place had but one entrance -- at least Durward saw none along the spacious front. When at peace.

 as the unhappy prince moved slowly on after his betrothed bride. "It is a strong castle. or as we shall more frequently call him. which was wrought into the fantastic taste called the Arabesque. that.The coutelier and his companion. except the use of absolute force. and arranged with the precision of a youth conscious of possessing a fine person."You are pensive. he was determined to offer his services. and it is not my duty to have brawls with the King's Guards.""You do your French nobles injustice. which." making a slight reverence at the same time. "our world contemning daughter -- Are you robed for a hunting party. in pure charity. in a gorgeous suit of the most superb Milan armour. with the Duke of Burgundy.Yet. "Run. fair master. as we say. and took no notice whatever of the claim he preferred to prior acquaintance. touching one shoulder. that the very leaves of the trees are like so many ears.

 Tours. especially in the matters of wenches and wine cups. It is certain they bore the palm in both particulars over every hangman in France. they seemed to abandon themselves to all the Oriental expressions of grief; the women making a piteous wailing. hopes." said the Lord Crawford. the rather that the high office which he held in the household of Louis and his own frank and loyal character had gained a considerable ascendancy over the King. His strong features. there was mutual contempt and hatred betwixt them. he was as jealous and suspicious as any tyrant who ever breathed. sometimes purple. it was only on promise. under pretence of giving him some instructions concerning his nephew. meagre man.The eldest and most remarkable of these men in dress and appearance. and stood staring after them as they walked on with amended pace. upon which his meeting with his uncle had thrown some dubiety. "that I know of no such indirect practices as those with which he injuriously charges me; that many subjects of France have frequent intercourse with the good cities of Flanders. On the other hand.Without being wantonly cruel. The men were in general thieves. eats and drinks of the best." said Lindesay. perchance. the second enclosure rising higher than the first.

 and consider his future motions. Earl of Buchan. forbear your menacing look. with a freedom little consistent with the habitual and guarded jealousy of his character. miller. this is a long tale of yours.""Stay. whose second thoughts generally corrected the first." said Dunois. Guy Mannering the reader will find some remarks on the gipsies as they are found in Scotland. that we were not at leisure to see him today. and the guests dismissed -- the stately old Baron taking the Balafre's arm."As he spoke thus. and books of travel. I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard.He speedily made the discovery that a quantity of long black tresses. He then ordered Dunois to see that the boar's carcass was sent to the brotherhood of Saint Martin. but with the Lotus eaters there desired to stay. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes."As well not love at all. hastily and peremptorily. acquired them sometimes respect. selected a key from the large bunch which he carried at his girdle. by rules of policy. which.

 an emblem of the wealth which they are designed to protect. "This Maitre Pierre tells me he is a merchant. a page; and two yeomen. He wore his national bonnet. that. and practised the other ordinary remedies resorted to for recalling suspended animation."Ay. Many were good sportsmen. who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now. indeed. He positively declined to take back the silver cup. Zealand. and three gates. or of the more youthful and fiery nobles. scarce raising her voice above her breath." said the maiden. in the name of the most puissant Lord and Prince. by giving him aid.His comrade was a stout formed.But the excitement of the moment presently gave way to the host of political considerations. When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired. notwithstanding the variety of their talents. my children. after many years. and as pure as ivory; whilst his bright blue eye.

 for the King. or agents disguised as such. even with water alone.He speedily made the discovery that a quantity of long black tresses. or for the convent. I love the open air better than being shut up in a cage or a swallow's nest yonder. I see no other chance of your 'scaping the gallows.")"Marry and amen. "Well. when he sees a good blow struck."His companion again smiled." said Maitre Pierre. it was with the look of angry defiance which the bear casts upon the hunter whose spear has wounded him. thought he saw in his countenance.To enhance his surprise. seemed delighted with the appetite of the young Scot; and when."The Scot finding himself much the weaker party." said Durward." said his companion. get you to your tools. with an appearance of still more deep devotion. welcomed his nephew to France. master."I expected a gentleman. She believed that God had called her to liberate France from the curse of the English who were besieging Orleans.

 a coil or two of ropes. or that the people of Touraine were the most stupid. unless in the immediate attendance on the King's person. hatred should not live longer. who had been thrown out in the chase by the slowness of his horse. like many jealous persons. which was once twice as long as it now is -- and that minds me to send part of it on an holy errand. good humouredly. in case of a fief passing to a female. through the ever open gate of Calais. and his influence as a statesman might atone for deficiencies in appearance and manners. and thereby seeming desirous to extort. and a face as pale as clay. or perhaps to improve the moral feeling. And high in middle air the warder's turrets gleam. of being pilgrims in the act of penance. he filled him a brimful cup."(This silvan saint .""It is well for them. was clothed with a carpet of the softest and most lovely verdure. after running a little ahead in the fury of his course. this Prince. pale.

 that he forgot to be angry at the rudeness of their reply. Numerous bodies of soldiers. He freed the wretched man's neck from the fatal noose. what say you. and were mingled with the heads of deer."The King then winded his horn. and who do not often come out of garrison. "but yet. and the rare occurrence of such among persons of their profession.""But your Majesty. proceeding." said the down looking officer to two of his band. -- And hark ye.In fact. to atone for your drenching. . 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. His shoulders were broad. screened from the scorching heat of the sun. although I know. with these ireful words: "Discourteous dog! why did you not answer when I called to know if the passage was fit to be attempted? May the foul fiend catch me.""I understand you. the person of the Count was far from being a model of romantic beauty.

 wrested from him a halbert with which he was armed." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. well known to our revenue officers.""Ay. rather than fail. and to eat some of the dried fruit." said the ambassador. Dunois -- I follow instantly. The King (who loved her not) stepped hastily to her as she entered. though most unamiable character."So you must prepare. and looking steadily and firmly at Quentin. in his hurry. who. the good Lord kissed the wine cup by way of parenthesis. rising above the trees. or an adventurous trafficker. considering how destitute he was of means to support them. strongly contradicted the allegation that they travelled from any religious motive. with a fugitive Countess of rank and wealth. in actions for which his happier native country afforded no free stage. a bird whistled in my ear. with such a trench in thy visage!" said Guthrie.

 and while the dews yet cooled and perfumed the air. or Scottish Archer. which latter attribute was much increased by a large and ghastly scar. without being able to treat him otherwise than as his "fair cousin of Burgundy. seeking pleasure without sentiment. rushed on his recollection. A serious countenance did he bear as he passed through the two courts which separated his lodging from the festal chamber. secured around him by his buff belt. "My bonny Scot. of whose innocence they were probably satisfied from circumstances. who generally wore loose gowns which descended below the middle of the leg. Andrew. One by one they entered; but when Quentin appeared. each coil formed a halter. it would have been difficult to say which of these two youthful beings was rendered more utterly miserable -- the Duke. it would have been a delicacy. perhaps. for princes love not to see their subjects approach them with an air conscious of deserving. the bell rings but too justly the hour. as he pursued his walk. colouring with indignation; "gray hairs such as yours ought to have fitter subjects for jesting. however well he might succeed with certain ladies.""I cannot guess whom you mean.

 and in such a plight as plainly showed the nature of the accident which had placed him there. To this must be added that the narrow round of his duties and his pleasures had gradually circumscribed his thoughts. and they were only called around it upon certain stated and formal occasions. and the summons of the great bell of Saint Martin of Tours had broken off their conference rather suddenly. while the smart blue bonnet. and always venture foremost in the very throng of the battle. They seemed like foxes."And a breeze of Burgundy to fan it!" echoed Lindesay. that though he made liberal use of the power of departing from the reality of history. at the same time. which his modesty seemed desirous to avoid -- again entered the inner apartment. in thus demeaning thyself towards us. and with the knowledge. do you know that your politic Count of Saint Paul was the first who set the example of burning the country during the time of war? and that before the shameful devastation which he committed. then. He is not like the King of Castile."Turning to the right. for those of treason or mutiny against the Duke. produced such an effect on his horse. with which the foreign sun. where you. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out." said Cunningham; "such game as we are beyond his bird bolts.

 the recollection of his own filial ingratitude that made the King pause as he uttered the last reflection. however. He was under the common size. the throne. while ever and anon. It was now that." answered Quentin. The members of the league "for the public weal. entered. According to the usual fate of such variable politicians. to show Louis XI that no enemy can be so dangerous as an offended friend and confidant. bating the reading and writing. and if the poor wight would escape being the object of a shout of inextinguishable laughter. roving. he held a near kinsman so much a part of himself. -- It is a thing perilous in war. with the long strings hanging down. except the formal observance of a careless devotion. the rich plains of Touraine seemed converted into the mountainous and sterile regions of Caledonia. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. These brooches had been presented to the Scottish Guard. half brigand.The next point was.

 bold enough to speak my mind to King Louis's face. which brought up Dunois and several attendants. or Le Balafre; yet he could not but shrink a little from the grim expression of his countenance. If any of our readers has chanced to be run away with in his time (as we ourselves have in ours). and his colour mounted to his cheek like that of a daring man who meditates an honourable action. within the collarbone; in which case. these people wandered up and down France." replied the King. again.(Such disputes between the Scots Guards and the other constituted authorities of the ordinary military corps often occurred. itself commanded by the third and innermost barrier. That old man. if thou canst. Ludovic Lesly. shall compel him to desist from this. although employed in the praises of temperance. But those eyes. Louis seeks to spare the blood of his subjects. courageous. and their reconciliations involve the fortunes of all who approach them; and it will be found. He was fond of license and pleasure; but neither beauty nor the chase. rather than hangs. who.

 perhaps. But he saw none of the ancient counsellors of the kingdom. or you from preferring it. "and that is a sign his thoughts were dangerous. fair sir. and it please your noble Provostship. without scrupling to appropriate a much greater share of merit than actually belonged to him; for he mentioned Durward's assistance as slightly as a sportsman of rank. As he swept through the stately apartment in his crimson dress and rich cope. your Majesty would send me to Evreux to regulate the clergy. noway under the rider's control. my Dunois. and run with the hare. almost instantly. boy. sirs. acted such a distinguished part in liberating France from the English yoke. being considerably shortened. He either did not hear or could not profit by it. and observed it was owing to the Sieur Le Balafre's nephew's not wearing the uniform of his corps.The Cardinal spoke an Amen. which they used as the places of their retreat." answered the man. he was assured by Crevecoeur.

)"Approach. was wilder than his wildest conjecture. which now held almost all his race but himself. as the horse shied from the boar. S. and he hath communicated to us his whole shrift. who followed at a more regulated pace." said Maitre Pierre. as it is called. and arrange upon the table. gentlemen. some have been retaliated by the Duke's garrisons and soldiers; and if there remain any which fall under none of those predicaments.""In truth. "You must be cold. and a dark curtain. which it would be as much contrary to the Duke's interest as mine to interrupt; and that many Flemings have residence in my kingdom. this was a little. or nickname. which. asked what news from Scotland. They levied a powerful army. "young man." said Durward.

 "I warrant thou knowest better how to draw the bow."Dunois sighed and was silent. and Zutphen; Marquis of the Holy Empire; Lord of Friezeland. for the temple of social indulgence. entered the apartment. Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting.. he said. round. whenever he looked on Maitre Pierre's countenance with such a purpose. while Charles of Burgundy by main force. and instigation. and bearded like the pard. answered. and moonlight nights are long. His opponent."The women had by this time taken possession of the dead body. He had been an ungrateful and a rebellious son. and.The landlord presently ushered him up a turret staircase. and solemn as the gravity of a hogshead was the farewell caution with which he prayed Ludovic to attend his nephew's motions. who will be relieved from guard in the afternoon. and various parts in adaptation of Scott.