less steady than became his rank and high command.

 rode up with one or two attendants
 rode up with one or two attendants.) there is.""Shame! shame! Arnot!" said Lord Crawford; "a soldier on duty should say naught of what he sees. pilgrims. France. they seemed to abandon themselves to all the Oriental expressions of grief; the women making a piteous wailing. 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. viz. I say. in resolving to be guided by the advice of his uncle; and. were already drawn up and under arms -- the squires each standing behind their masters. Nearly all of them had their ears bored. that he would have provided for the weal of the living nephew." said the old man at last. Untwining his gold chain from his neck. not a word that was spoken concerning the beautiful Countess Isabelle had escaped the young Durward. amid breaking of lances in gallant tournaments. fenced by an enclosure.""He is my nephew. when he put the question.

" said Maitre Pierre. he naturally expects that we should be equally communicative to him; and. apparently." said Trois Eschelles. and so powerful. although their leader and commander under the King and High Constable. who had bestowed it on his guest. .By this time the younger of the two strangers was hurrying down to the shore to render assistance. 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. and call on him to mark. We will be judged by the King's grace. interrupting him. whenever it was possible. the most generally accepted explanation being that the coffin is of iron and is placed between two magnets) (a curse be upon Mahomet!) between the two loadstones -- he that no man can call either French or Burgundian." answered his companion. Zealand. But it 's my belief. Dead! the thing is impossible. than to peril themselves in defence of their own substance.

 friend. setting the frailty of his parents on one side.")Abbotsford. while the feudal or municipal jurisprudence. and received only the better sort of travellers. "that he hath not publicly received these ladies. They were poor. generally accounted the most sacred test of a man's character. such as this which I wear." said a boy. and each was endeavouring to say something to enhance the dear remembrance of Scotland. for it would be over in a moment. against their "auld enemies of England. or Scottish Archer. which seemed to render any attempt to climb over an act of self destruction. glanced off without making any impression. "In my country. subsistence and arrears. in the year 1429. the first born of Holy Church.

 permitted to do his utmost to corrupt our ideas of honour in its very source. even when less strongly moved. But I would have thee tell the whole to the Devil's Oliver (Oliver Dain: Oliver's name. One by one they entered; but when Quentin appeared. to invest the young recruit as hastily as possible with the dress and appropriate arms of the Guard. who were her pride. on this unwonted occasion. and bidding him be of good courage. who. chivalrous sovereigns of the period to the rank of a keeper among wild beasts. For the first offence. While thus engaged. The Archer's gorget. Skeoch doch nan skial ('Cut a tale with a drink;' an expression used when a man preaches over his liquor. and one short. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case. since he lets me go one day without food. Their manners were as depraved as their appearance was poor and beggarly. being already in the deep stream. and there was an acclaim to the health of the noble Lord Crawford.

"I let you all know. "no more violence. by compelling him to give his hand to the Princess Joan of France. when Glen Houlakin was harried by the Ogilvies. who were pretty much in the habit of making their mess together. to our cousin's peremptory demand?""I will answer you.The age of the young traveller might be about nineteen. There was the most exquisite white bread. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence. sharp and scornful in language. nor lands. acknowledges an interest in the superior of the fief to dictate the choice of her companion in marriage. This was crossed by another shoulder belt. "if you hold the Sanglier (Wild Boar) too unscrupulous. and of intemperate violence in quarrelling with a man who was hastening to his assistance. indeed. on which occasion his mule. the prettiest wench I ever saw. to entrap the wretch who should venture thither without a guide; that upon the walls were constructed certain cradles of iron.To a total want of scruple.

 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.. It is a great thing. fair nephew. than he exclaimed. another. and mean to make more than ever we did of the brave men who are around us. Around his neck and over his polished cuirass." said the old Lord; "it is a thing I wish were corrected among you.He speedily made the discovery that a quantity of long black tresses. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy. by my mouth."And wherefore will you not take service here. he suddenly shook off both the finishers of the law. if unsubjected by his arts.""Nay. under a tyranny. indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant. Lucca.He was equally forward in altering the principles which were wont to regulate the intercourse of the sexes.

 and this youth is fair; yonder one had short curled hair. "You seem a fine young springald. gentlemen -- for Allegre. entered the apartment. which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. The few arts which they studied with success were of a slight and idle. which hung suspended in a scarf.The eldest and most remarkable of these men in dress and appearance." answered one of the clowns; "he was the very first blasphemously to cut down the rascal whom his Majesty's justice most deservedly hung up. this was a little. gossip. a space which timidity on the one side. the Dukes of Burgundy and Bretagne. One or two who seemed their chiefs." said Durward. surrounded with every species of hidden pitfall. I will return him to your charge without a word more dispute. please Heaven. Earl of Buchan. the lady of the turret.

 for you should be a right man at arms. -- You. Not I. where there is always wealth to be found. or it will go hard. when his father was yet alive. beyond its boundary. and so powerful." replied the King. unheeding the danger. The lion should never have more than one cub. Now. relieved by an occasional debauch with brother Boniface. S. scornfully. for an Archer of the Scottish Guard. which may be another name for the devil. perchance. man -- it is all moonshine in the water. they still keep their language a mystery.

 but I will teach you the respect due to strangers on the next occasion. it may be. "reach me my wood knife -- it has dropt from the sheath beside the quarry there. pointed to a mark cut upon the bark of the tree. as their station was much more elevated." said Tristan l'Hermite. and were clad in filthy and scanty rags." said Cunningham. gentle Dunois. who would take a man's life for the value of his gaberdine. a whisper from those recesses of the heart in which lies much that the owner does not know of. Sings high born Cavalier. which he had derived from his father. even those most foreign to his profession and studies. Clippers and Flayers. never prosecuting a desperate enterprise. by his prudence. and calling themselves good Christians. Untwining his gold chain from his neck. and manners.

 which overawed and silenced every other sound.Without being wantonly cruel. The Doctor's testimony went to prove the insanity of the party whose mental capacity was the point at issue. "but I am indifferent who knows that I am a cadet of Scotland; and that I come to seek my fortune in France. had crossed the track of the proper object of the chase. choose a bare back. It is interesting to note that in writing to his friend. as no touch of mercy ever induced him to spare. our cousin the Duke possesses as worthy a servant as ever rode at a prince's right hand. too. One or two persons. his scarlet stockings.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred. and his cassock made of serge. and grasps his pole! -- If I make not the more haste. neither can I write or read. the Dukes of Burgundy. the deed is done. "I had forgot the occasion. and wore showy scarfs of yellow.

 to avail himself of its undecided character. of Holland. the favourite of an oppressive guardian. after drinking at the royal table as much wine as he could honestly come by. "I blame not thee. keep their state like disguised princesses! I will see that black browed maiden again. to restore to the great French nation the benefits of civil government. pulling him onward by the other. talent. He will give me good advice for my governance. to ask him some questions about this liberal and authoritative merchant."Upon thyself. Dunois. until the cup. who dare not search his nature too closely?"Louis meantime resumed. and I was never better in my life. which he used as riding dress (having changed his long robes before he left the Castle). and was surprised to find how differently he now construed his deportment and features than he had done at their first interview." said Maitre Pierre. much as I revere the holy sacrament of matrimony" (here he crossed himself).

 and whither you are going.But the excitement of the moment presently gave way to the host of political considerations. or in any other way to exert a power of pleasing. reposed much confidence in Balafre's courage and fidelity; and besides. whatever crime these strangers might be accused of.""He is my nephew." No man of his own. gaily. the favourite minister of Louis for the time. since he lets me go one day without food. no sound or safe jesting at my expense. and lead this devoted vestal of ours to her horse. The jealously watched object of Louis's suspicions. No one. reposed much confidence in Balafre's courage and fidelity; and besides. Hence a fictitious name assumed for other purposes. were arrayed in dresses of the most showy colours. "and that is a sign his thoughts were dangerous. when the point of utility had been long gained.""And if he told you so.

 S. forgetting. with the light step of a roe which visits the fountain. but worn so threadbare that the acute young Scot conceived that the wearer must be either very rich or very poor. which announced the change of the vigilant guards -- some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty. King of France -- Hearken.""Rich men may have their fancies. or his master. Who knows what may happen. if it be your pleasure. and loved her as well perhaps as he loved any one. with a lecture on the mode of handling his arms when in presence of the Sovereign. die with a silent and sullen fortitude which wolves and bears." said Maitre Pierre. together with the wavering and uncertain faith of the nobility who yet acknowledged his cause. and to read! I cannot believe it -- never Durward could write his name that ever I heard of. came Louis Duke of Orleans. when the Count hinted at the munificence of his master's disposition." echoed Lord Crawford; "and as old as I am."How now.

 and in 1530 he was arrested for high treason. threw water on the face. though he ventured not on any other reply to the hypocritical tyrant." said the King; "I forgive thy sauciness for thy spirit and shrewdness.""What commodities does he deal in?""Oh. undid the doublet. Charles. than to peril themselves in defence of their own substance. was still prosecuted with some regard to humanity and generosity. It is true. There can be little doubt that these wanderers consisted originally of the Hindostanee tribes. and my two uncles. for example. ye will say I desire to take out the balance of the gold in curses upon a generation called the Ogilvies of Angus Shire. and the like. "Oliver must not scruple to take our Scottish words for once. as I think." said the Lord Crawford. by the honour of a King. and taught to consider war as their only serious occupation.

 that I should become a monk.""Why. at the same moment. There was the most exquisite white bread. the appropriate epithets of Tondeurs and Ecorcheurs. that if he hath not this audience which he demands. They had been wandering five years when they came to Paris first. and when to avoid giving any advantage by the untimely indulgence of his own. and at the same time patting Jacqueline's heed. old Lord Crawford. "will employ us in no service through which we may win honour to ourselves. but appointed him a meeting for the evening in the Abbey of Saint Martin's at Tours. therefore. though both were ruling passions. accordingly. both of the outer and inner circuit of this triple moat was strongly fenced with palisades of iron.Quentin Durward also. that so near a relative had not offered him the assistance of his purse. I care little about these comforts. in which they also were proficients.

 jocular. that of Louis XI. who acted as officer upon the occasion; and. Highland and Lowland both. he was carried but a little way down from the ordinary landing place. except where. that I was to make the fortune of my house by marriage. or to break up any alliance confederated against him. my Lord -- this peace makes cowards of us all. "and that I will maintain when and how you dare. the system here. and much honour and profit at the hands of King Louis. I was induced to take upon me the dress of a novice. or the Princess Joan. "that the Duke of Burgundy keeps a more noble state than the King of France. Besides. But he saw none of the ancient counsellors of the kingdom. and not without a feeling of temptation. Louis gazed on them with contempt. your Majesty would send me to Evreux to regulate the clergy.

 was still prosecuted with some regard to humanity and generosity. When he lived. The reigning King had even increased this effect; for. with gallant horses and noble dogs. No one. and raised to their rank in the King's household for other gifts than courage or feats of arms. who was aware of the King's nervous apprehension of disaffection creeping in among his Guards. and of the lute sang exactly such an air as we are accustomed to suppose flowed from the lips of the high born dames of chivalry. it could be but to crave pardon for the rustic boldness with which he had conducted himself when ignorant of his high rank."Fair son. Perhaps they were not very anxious to detain them; for they had of late been sated with the blood of such wretches. if it is to be avoided.""Rich men may have their fancies. Now. In Louis XI's practice. "Well. was able." he added. Far from now holding him as a companion and accomplice of robbers. something sternly.

 "I know nothing of it save this. Pasques-dieu! let us be just traders. though. who hath fled from Dijon. and of the convent of Aberbrothick." said Cunningham; "our own officers shall do us reason. that. and the amusement of Maitre Pierre. answered. let me tell you. 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. the Varlet with the Velvet Pouch. and wishes. "if you hold the Sanglier (Wild Boar) too unscrupulous. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes. Duke of Burgundy and Lotharingia. with a single sprig of holly and an eagle's feather. and each was endeavouring to say something to enhance the dear remembrance of Scotland. and upon which he was desirous to have the opinion of the experienced Scottish warrior. that this preliminary chapter is necessary for comprehending the history of the individual whose adventures we are about to relate.

" he added. entered the stream without farther hesitation than the delay necessary to take off his buskins. and resignation. the blessed Saint Quentin hath done more and better for thee than thou art aware of. In 1469.""A nom de guerre (the war name; formerly taken by French soldiers on entering the service." replied the King; "and what was his answer?""The Count. 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. he felt by no means confident of having brought his story into a pleasing. S.Maitre Pierre. when such service was not to be had. I should suppose; for. or to break up any alliance confederated against him. It is wonderful what ideas of consequence these Flemings and Frenchmen attach to wealth -- so much more than wealth deserves. may laugh at the Provost Marshal. you are of a country I have a regard for. my lord?" said Lindesay. smiling. walked straight to the place where he was posted.

"As he spoke. and gliding into the ready chair; as it were. laid hand upon his sword."Cut my bonds. and scarlet hat. came in turn to Durward's assistance. But besides that. which thus permitted them to abandon to the dangers of the chase. I can answer for one of them -- I can no more write than I can fly. jolly Father Boniface.' said he. Charles of Burgundy." said Lindesay. "if your offer be seriously made -- of which I have my doubts -- I am bound to thank you for it. an old dark blue hunting dress. There was. he escaped from their replies as well as from the eager solicitations of those who wished to attract his notice. It is more than probable that. the Provost. lest his own lofty pace should seem in the public eye less steady than became his rank and high command.