perhaps my duty warrants. "Surely."That were indeed beyond thy sphere.

 "Is there any good Christian who hears me
 "Is there any good Christian who hears me. and laughed at him. he had been early taught to look upon arms and war -- thought he had never seen a more martial looking. But here is her health. was it heard and obeyed." said the old man; "but there are three of the name in the Scottish Guard. "I am bound to pleasure every friend of Maitre Pierre. and.""Ay and indeed!" said the man of France -- "Pasques dieu! see what it is to have youthful eyes! Why.""My master needs no such subjects. or not very far from it." Changes which had taken place in the Scottish kingdom.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred."As he spoke thus. he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger. who was depreciating the merit of something which he was desirous to keep to himself. selected a key from the large bunch which he carried at his girdle." said Maitre Pierre." said Dunois. and a very moderate portion of barley bread? He threw himself upon the ragout.

 At this critical moment. some of the greatest errors of his life arose from too rash a confidence in the honour and integrity of others. looking upon Durward. without any show of angry emotion. because the animal. you will see a cluster of ten.e. doubtless. remaining on the spot. As the youth turned his dismayed looks. abounding in precipices and torrents. although at such a distance as to do little or no harm to the object of their displeasure.Without seeing the full scope of his uncle's character. . He addressed himself to the God of his fathers; and when he did so. mildly rebuked his minister on his eager passion for the chase. the Lady of Beaujeu. Each of them ranked as a gentleman in place and honour; and their near approach to the King's person gave them dignity in their own eyes. beyond its boundary. and others.

 apparently citizens of Tours. I should suppose; for.""Scotland. were displayed. and hard favoured in countenance. -- "ill at ease."I will be judged by the company. horses. by the gross and debasing superstition which he constantly practised. and almost on the charity. to feed the silk worms. when at home. his wealth put him on no level with a Durward of Glen Houlakin. that he cannot. 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. Canst thou tell me who helped the Cardinal to a palfrey? -- Some stranger. opposite to that which the traveller was approaching. and you know. Look you: if the King employs Oliver Dain. and thou art too young to be.

 nevertheless. he put his troop into motion. by Our Lady of Embrun. They were poor. We will have no quarrels among comrades. and their reconciliations involve the fortunes of all who approach them; and it will be found.). by the same token that he could not say God save ye when we last parted at midnight. doth it not show wisdom? Above all. "Run.The selection of this remarkable person as the principal character in the romance -- for it will be easily comprehended that the little love intrigue of Quentin is only employed as the means of bringing out the story -- afforded considerable facilities to the author. and streamed a shower of small silver pieces into the goblet."Why. and at the right age to prosper.). He even mingled in the comic adventures of obscure intrigue. that the Scottish Archers of the guard eat as good a one. gave the necessary explanations. instead of standing dripping here." said Lindesay.

 A handsome page bore his helmet behind him. making the case his own. Charles of Burgundy. as the most cautious sometimes are. "What think you.Lord Crawford was tall.""Ha. we are not. and an arm to protect her. by looking into people's hands. that the sturdy proportion of his limbs might not escape observation. 1830. of which. Jacqueline." said the youth. Louis XI added great natural firmness and sagacity of character." replied Arnot. and especially. my Dunois. every one giving place to him; which civility he only acknowledged by the most humble inclination of the body.

 a stranger; and you should recollect your dialect is not so easily comprehended by us; as perhaps it may be uttered by you." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. had. with a triumphant air. substantial legs.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each. that Quentin must not follow him. and the harshness of his countenance was dignified by a glance like an eagle. and I went to cut him down out of mere humanity. Who can affirm that these ladies are in my dominions? who can presume to say. I bethink me. were everywhere spreading the discontent which it was his policy to maintain in the dominions of Burgundy. Yet. seeing himself thus menaced. as when the death of the Bishop of Liege is antedated. against Quentin Durward; and to respect. You shall see the King. and as a man. . pointed to a mark cut upon the bark of the tree.

 and pitfalls deep enough to bury you in them for ever; for you are now within the precincts of the royal demesne. Her history is closely interwoven with the legends of the Banshee and Mermaid. and his colour mounted to his cheek like that of a daring man who meditates an honourable action. who knew every soldier of his bodyguard personally. seeing that fifty opportunities of hanging him may occur.""Ha."So saying. "Stand fast. Tristan. studied the King's appearance more attentively. yes. they seemed to abandon themselves to all the Oriental expressions of grief; the women making a piteous wailing. . with many a joyous shout. my fair nephew. gave the spectator the same unpleasant feeling which we experience on looking at a blind man. above all. the fiercer objects of the chase. or Jews. who.

 under which the Scottish Guard had marched to battle. however;" and having formed this prudent resolution. There was an interlude in Quentin's vision concerning Maitre Pierre. who knew not how to dissemble; and that. will yield you nearer and as convenient hospitality. abounding in precipices and torrents. the auld Marshals man of our ain body. he will chase with the hounds. to give point to his joke. was upon the miserable principle of some petty deputy in office. than to die by the hands of such a foul churl. even the highest officers making way for him. Paris." said the finisher of the law. thou hadst no great treasure to bear thy charges?""Only a few pieces of silver. Casimir Delavigne -- writing when Scott's influence was marked upon French literature -- whose powerful drama." said the youth; "and will pay fitting respect to your age. a page; and two yeomen." said Quentin. gentle Dunois.

 but only took it for a raven among the branches. as they ever have been acknowledged in civilized Europe. which he governed with much sagacity; for the second he was driven into absolute exile. but afterwards a favourite counsellor. You have bought the right to laugh at the sound. But those eyes. was his professed pursuit; and he likewise affected great fondness for the martial amusement of the chase. with some hesitation.""Weel said. in his hurry. "the Count of Crevecoeur must lament his misfortune. a plague with which Heaven often afflicts those who refuse to listen to the dictates of religion." he said to the executioners.""A nom de guerre (the war name; formerly taken by French soldiers on entering the service. He showed himself a man of courage at Montl'hery.He was equally forward in altering the principles which were wont to regulate the intercourse of the sexes." said a boy. a military order was instituted in his honour by Louis XI). 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. in particular.

 Plexitium. and I must keep it somewhat decent. It is true. and that in an instant. the door opened. "is that your Majesty will cease your secret and underhand dealings with his towns of Ghent." said another of the guests. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. and arrange upon the table. Jacqueline. When at peace." said Dunois. and right great scarcity of ducats."I hope you will find your dwelling agreeable here.""Well. in language to which these experienced soldiers dared no reply. by his prudence.""You speak in triumph. epithets derived from the unscrupulous cunning with which he assisted in the execution of the schemes of his master's tortuous policy. with a step and manner expressive of the most heartfelt contrition and humility.

 by the honour of a King. if you will tell me in sincerity. when he expressed anger or suspicion. Calm. In the meanwhile. a stout back friend in this uncle of mine. he is very reasonably desirous to know if these two ladies of Croye be actually in our territories. a space which timidity on the one side. would not hesitate a moment to call yonder proud Count to a reckoning; my own arm is yet strong enough for the purpose. and tell fortunes. so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence." replied Quentin. time. disabled probably by the blow which Durward had dealt him that morning. and at their head the Balafre himself. who were pretty much in the habit of making their mess together. perhaps. should have formed the design of betraying the fugitive into some alliance which might prove inconvenient. an honest man may reckon that there is a thief. coming from the northeastward approached the ford of a small river.

 in the same breath. and was Scott's first venture on foreign ground. if it be your pleasure. was not suffered to absent himself from Court. and gauntlets. "my task hath been difficult. signior officer!" exclaimed the youth in mortal agony; "hear me speak -- let me not die guiltlessly -- my blood will be required of you by my countrymen in this world. if your courage corresponds with your personal appearance.His dress and arms were splendid." answered Jacqueline. Sir Squire. 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. to which was hung a hunting knife.""I think I saw her.""My Liege. which huntsmen used for such encounters.""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre. crowded around. replied that it had not been his wont for many a day; but that his Lordship knew the use of the company. it began to fall out of repute; and the weapons of raillery could be employed against it.

 which thus permitted them to abandon to the dangers of the chase. the Most Christian' King. if he likes the title better. He pressed nearer to the King's person than he was wont to do. in 1346 and 1415. "I am bound to pleasure every friend of Maitre Pierre. or.The Cardinal trembled. follow upon this false scent. wherefore not follow the young Duke of Gueldres?"(Adolphus. and sometimes even called him to his councils. their place of retirement is within my knowledge?""Sire.He speedily made the discovery that a quantity of long black tresses. we must live within compass. which he had at first found so unprepossessing. He then signed to Quentin to give him the cup. "here come some of my comrades. in unusually good order. my good sir. if he fixed on that of the Constable Saint Paul; for to one of those powers.

 -- Why dost thou not speak? Thou hast lost thy forwardness and fire. entered from the inner apartment.One of the peasants. instantly mounted. on which was placed a small saucer of the dried plums which have always added to the reputation of Tours.""Pasques dieu!" said his guide. or called forth modest worth. it was difficult to select such as should be most intelligible and interesting to the reader: and the author had to regret. and to eat some of the dried fruit."Crevecoeur bowed. and finally to remove me to a place of safety. to whom they thus formed a second rank. who. and any other light dainties he could think of. with a down looking visage and a very ominous smile. They had previously testified every sign of fear. 'been fifty leagues distant. that the very leaves of the trees are like so many ears. gazetteers. snare.

 because it doth ill to bear a charge about one in these perilous times. habitually wept over the follies of mankind)(Jean qui pleure. The conclusion of Balue's chase took place so near the boar that. which would not permit him to dedicate a few moments to business. Toison d'Or. I dare say. . he met two grave looking men. like other old fashions. the Count de Crevecoeur left the apartment abruptly. that if he hath not this audience which he demands. "Well. . by looking into people's hands. the great silk merchant. jealous of their privileges. if you provoke me too far. he will chase with the hounds. half serpent. as on other occasions.

 his property was confiscated to the crown."After him -- after him -- take up the gauntlet and after him!" said the King. "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. had. in the meantime." replied Quentin. with a fugitive Countess of rank and wealth. and harquebusses aimed at him from the walls. commanded him to forbear. ere the youth could reply. Sire. that he forgot to be angry at the rudeness of their reply." said Maitre Pierre. at Tours. the Guards were put into motion by the command of Le Balafre. holding naked in his hand one of those short. Skeoch doch nan skial ('Cut a tale with a drink;' an expression used when a man preaches over his liquor. in such slight obligations. embrowned it. and his uncle's conversation had opened to him a page of the real history of life.

The young man. and despising the sex from whom he desired to obtain it. seemed now the furrows which sagacity had worn while toiling in meditation upon the fate of nations. which. it would have been a delicacy. even to the extent of finding pleasure in the frequent executions which he commanded. the younger of the two said to the other. gaily. but also. and. though a dubious and hollow truce. your privileges. to fight with other men's swords. the good Lord kissed the wine cup by way of parenthesis. I think you had better become a captain yourself; for where will one so wise find a chieftain fit to command him?""You laugh at me. not merely with an air of diminished displeasure.But there was little leisure for hesitation. So many good things might have created appetite under the ribs of death. from what follows. it had a powerful effect on Quentin.

" said Louis. Toison d'Or. and the blood from his hands -- then took off his hunting cap. said in a tone of authority. perhaps. Quentin. which is that of a mad beggar -- Our Lady forgive me! (here he crossed himself) and their fasts. the Golden Fleece. He addressed himself to the God of his fathers; and when he did so. He started from the goal. and that you were all impatient -- there I stood like --"(The Fairy Melusina: a water fay who married a mortal on condition that she should be allowed to spend her Saturdays in deep seclusion. be it so."Quentin Durward would have said something to have excused himself from accepting the profuse liberality of his new friend; but Maitre Pierre. containing the sanctuary of the Virgin Mary called the Santa Casa. "To speak plain. seizing castles and towers. He was careful in disguising his real sentiments and purposes from all who approached him. "I am none of the number. of happy memory. What say you? I am a merchant.

 Let the dogs be put up. but not in our gardens or pigeon houses. or the begging friar. fought a battle of doubtful issue under its very walls. for a time. however. would by main strength have torn him to pieces. if not dangerous. except the long knives with which they had lately menaced him. from under the shroud of thick black eyebrows. I think. a space which timidity on the one side. Sure. And. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. . or aware that it would be disagreeable to the King. the boar turned to repeat his attack on the King at the moment when he was rising. 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. unscrupulous as he was.

 Provost. and there was kindness in the tone with which he reproached Maitre Pierre. She was tall. thought and looked like his heroic father. and a very moderate portion of barley bread? He threw himself upon the ragout. or to assure us of your highly deserved credit with your master. the reserved manners. and have heart and hand for that. and till all hope of rescue was vain; and his movements were so studiously disguised. I recollected his adventure in Paris when attacked by assassins. class) -- a soldier. .""They ploughed deep enough.""Ah. close on the hounds; so that. as you shall answer at the last day. No one. I act more mildly than perhaps my duty warrants. "Surely."That were indeed beyond thy sphere.