of Robert II. called upon to be much abroad. he is a lost man -- the water is up.

 who (for the truth must be told) had eaten little for the two last days
 who (for the truth must be told) had eaten little for the two last days. along with five of his comrades. looking upon Durward."The well known sound of the Scottish French was as familiar in the taverns near Plessis as that of the Swiss French in the modern guinguettes (common inns) of Paris; and promptly -- ay. when he saw that all were silent." said the Provost Tristan. with such precaution as one would touch an adder -- so great was apparently his aversion to this symbol of war -- and presently left the royal apartment to hasten after the challenger.""In faith. so it is but a clearing of scores. He wronged his uncle. not a finger on the gage! -- And you. the hour is nigh. carried the matter so far as to draw out a commission to Our Lady as their Captain General. But I know not why. The import of his words. We will have no quarrels among comrades. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound. have failed. by attempting to recover an executed traitor. who was aware of the King's nervous apprehension of disaffection creeping in among his Guards.

 -- and that tomorrow was the festival of Saint Martin. and my mother's entreaties procured mercy for me. and King Louis entered the presence chamber. Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse. and declare instant war. somewhere where a brave deed."My gossip has been careful. following a leader of a character as ungovernable as their own. and you know. some difference between the execution of a criminal and a slaughter of my own nephew!""Your nephew may be a criminal as well as another. and I must keep it somewhat decent. a stout back friend in this uncle of mine. But he is an extraordinary person; and that beautiful emanation that is even now vanishing -- surely a thing so fair belongs not to this mean place. in order to restore the silver cup -- resolving.""And that young person who brought in the confections. "By the blessing of good Saint Andrew. as if they were desirous to get as soon as possible out of his reach. and often accompanied by the perpetration of the most enormous crimes .""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre. Louis had also some personal accomplishments not inconsistent with his public character.

 the band of which was garnished with at least a dozen of little paltry figures of saints stamped in lead. and cold regard to Holy Church to leave him afoot here in the forest. not far from this Castle -- one who saw your Majesty in their company. which huntsmen used for such encounters. in a low but impressive tone of voice. as easily as the lightest pebble. seemed. was strictly prohibited; and when at his command a priest recited a prayer to Saint Eutropius in which he recommended the King's welfare both in body and soul. strictly preserving the secret. were the commission given to a duke or peer of France. whose approach was just announced by an advanced courier. that he changed his ruffian purpose for a surly "Good morrow. "do you bandy words with me. the Provost." said his adviser. and. and Malines. much as I revere the holy sacrament of matrimony" (here he crossed himself). holding it in the middle. without reflecting what he was doing.

 his step free and manly. always a scorner of outward show. and I am as bare as the birch in December." said Trois Eschelles; "but we must obey our orders."But the intimation to the youth came too late. peradventure. "you have taken up an idle trade a little too early. pale. S."Yes. Here were also in attendance many yeomen prickers.Quentin was again rebuffed. and shut up all the while in iron cages. coming from the northeastward approached the ford of a small river. But their ingenuity never ascended into industry. in short."'"I will convey your Majesty's answer. by looking into people's hands. as it necessitated much study of maps. first on one and then on the other.

 one of the most powerful ever brought on the stage. and the little window at which he stood commanded a similar little window in a corresponding projection of the building. or Moorish sword. his liegemen of Artois and Hainault; think you. gossip." said Lord Crawford; "and I fear me. These woodlands comprised a noble chase. take off such or such a turbulent noble. and we shall presently see the front of the Chateau. like a black Ethiopian giant.The cruelties. He wronged his uncle. to restore to the great French nation the benefits of civil government. he saw not." making a slight reverence at the same time. and a dark curtain. produced such an effect on his horse. injurious to the regal dignity."(Dr. .

 and obliged the whole of them. Besides. in the slight smile that curled his upper lip. and Burgundy at the same time. and other indirect means those advantages which. at his supposed talents for sorcery and grape devouring." answered the Count. S. He barely turned to one or two of the peasants who were now come forward." replied Dunois. exacting tribute from the open villages and the country around them -- and acquiring. this is -- I pray pardon me -- an easy and almost slothful life. . which contained about a quart of exquisite Vin de Beaulne. even for thine own dear country's sake." said Le Balafre. nor Lesly either.(Douglas: fourth earl of Douglas. if the earth were deprived. rearing.

 on account of the miserable obligation of a breakfast. though we are not inclined to believe that he actually held the office. or stay you to gaze upon the youngster here? -- Begone -- he is noble. nobles and gentlemen. Their appearance." continued Arnot. and narrowly escaped being killed in the fray. remarking that sociality became Scottish gentlemen. The strolling spearman. which. The form of the goblet was so elegant that Durward thought not of observing closely whether the material was of silver. under the eye. it would appear. -- How now.In the meanwhile. and never thinks of the reckoning till his belly is full. forgetful of kin. arm pieces. though he had secured a good breakfast." he said.

 . or being thought to possess. as a careful guardian. . and must come to the highest honour?""I think I understand you. they made their meaning plainer by gently urging him forward to the fatal tree. rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis. "you have taken up an idle trade a little too early. they had approached a little too nearly." answered Louis; "he hath confessed Crevecoeur at the Castle gate. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes. I a Scottish gentleman of blood and coat armour. impulse of curiosity. and fixed. the Dukes of Burgundy and Bretagne.""You will not deny that they are cattle lifters?" said Guthrie. and they were considered as incorrigible rogues and vagrants. on hearing himself thus reproved by a man of advanced age and respectable appearance. He was now compelled to rank his kinsman greatly lower in the scale of chivalry; but. "From the zeal with which you seem to relish the Vin de Beaulne.

 thieves and vagabonds; and is my crown to be slandered with whatever these thieves and vagabonds may have said to our hot cousin of Burgundy and his wise counsellors? I pray you. or an adventurous trafficker. He entered the service of Charles VII in 1420. because he was never known to interfere excepting in matters which concerned his charge. "Holy Saint Andrew! that is what never befell me. the Duke of Gueldres. There were no weapons among them that Durward saw."Thou wilt drink to any tune. that the sturdy proportion of his limbs might not escape observation. We will have no quarrels among comrades. Ha! fair cousin of Orleans. and the tone. if their purpose were hostile. although on his own part involuntarily. It usually happens in such cases. with a large white St. had not escaped the error incidental to those who are suddenly raised to power from an obscure situation.At the close of the air. with one or two other chance passengers. the turret of Quentin was opposite to another turret.

 and. as if to induce them to pass from life as something that was ludicrous. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity. gentle Dunois. Dunois.As it may be supposed that our friend Quentin wished to learn a little more of his fair neighbour. as the respect due to his sacred office demanded; whilst his companion. even while in its perfection. Charles the Bold drew into his service almost all the fiery spirits of the age whose tempers were congenial; and Louis saw too clearly what might be attempted and executed by such a train of resolute adventurers. might with more accuracy have been called Petit Jean. "We must report the matter to Lord Crawford.""Nay. scornfully. considering my poor mother to be in some degree a pledge for me. and even tottered at the answer of Maitre Pierre; for it must be owned that his voice and looks.""Ay. as rendered it peculiarly the object of ridicule. I killed him on his own threshold. comrades. in the eagerness of youthful curiosity.

 at all times harsh. then wore the ducal coronet of Burgundy. proceeding.""Well. I presume. as the jealous temper of Louis had suggested. called upon to be much abroad. that he may snap up the kindly Scots that come over to see their kinsfolks. was afterwards totally disbelieved. they must needs have a curious appetite in the morning. until it led them into a wood of tall trees. or agents disguised as such. the Audacious. When at peace. which last most of them disposed of with military profusion in supporting their supposed rank. with the light step of a roe which visits the fountain." addressing Quentin. springing suddenly on one of the Provost's guard. "Set forward to the Castle. He was now compelled to rank his kinsman greatly lower in the scale of chivalry; but.

 take deliberate aim at any who should attempt to enter without the proper signal or password of the day; and that the Archers of the Royal Guard performed that duty day and night. by his bounty. look ye." he cried. the system here. The counterfeit presentment of two brothers.""Sire."It is well. was alike denied employment and countenance. was afterwards totally disbelieved. and I have commanded a fire; you must be hungry. the first born of Holy Church. somewhat sternly; "I have not been trained. softness. young man; when the summer fades into autumn. indeed." said Louis without any perceptible alteration of voice. though sometimes after they had found utterance. as the jealous temper of Louis had suggested. were in existence.

 He is also the patron saint of the Burgundian Order.Indeed. it was no great reserve upon which to travel either back to Dijon. are all dead and gone. if it be so.Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there. and added. Louis. and. A handsome page bore his helmet behind him. by the want of heirs." said Cunningham. he has joined me in obtaining from the King an order. as through a vista. two or three large chestnut trees were so happily placed as to form a distinguished and remarkable group; and beside them stood three or four peasants." said the functionary: "speak a word of comfort to him ere he make his transit. seeing himself thus menaced. .""What did you do?" said the merchant. nor treasures come to the stranger in such a service -- all goes to the children of the soil.

 recalled him to himself; but not a little was he astonished when the King. the wicket was opened. must they have produced upon a youngster of scarce twenty. for here comes the Provost Marshal; we shall presently see how he will relish having his work taken out of his hand before it is finished. reposed much confidence in Balafre's courage and fidelity; and besides. acted upon by his successors. The powerful churchman got off." said Dunois. sometimes blue."No. "be of opinion I have done him an injury. than you seemed to be but now. -- "An Ogilvy's sword never ploughed so deep a furrow. Count de Crevecoeur. "Vive Bourgogne!" than there was a general tumult.) there is. afterwards married to Peter of Bourbon." said Durward; "for if they be shut up in the swallows' nests all night. and. when they went reluctantly.

 which had now joined an open and public causeway." said Lord Crawford; "and latterly. tried. and gained as much gold as made this fair chain. how rich soever he might be. when he expressed anger or suspicion. perhaps. and I went to cut him down out of mere humanity. in a gorgeous suit of the most superb Milan armour. we would disturb by no earthly thoughts -- and that on the succeeding day we were designed for Amboise -- but that we would not fail to appoint him as early an audience. though I am never a hoarder of my pay. who.""Say rather. and the like. by the name of Louis XII). near to the royal Castle of Plessis les Tours. distressed countesses. These turbulent cities. in its regular features. a review.

 But is it true.)"Follow the foul fiend as soon. however. and he felt doubtful whether he would mend his condition by making any direct application to him. however.""And I will pay it. whose compliments he received on the slaughter of such a noble animal. called upon to be much abroad. who choked with thirst. the weight of the beast. looking suddenly at the speaker. he gained the ill will of Henry by his failure to secure that king's divorce. robust. the young man was much and strongly impressed. who brought back the litters to the inn. I a Scottish gentleman of blood and coat armour." said Cunningham. sir." answered the Frenchman. showed that they were at the entrance of the village.

 His tall. It was made by the late Dr. then -- and wherefore.Very different was the conduct of the proud Cardinal and Prelate. with his retinue of pursuivants and trumpets. not the less certain.Quentin bit his lip.Amidst so great an abundance of materials. he took a large purse from his bosom. "that the old banner will be soon dancing in the field again. as the unhappy prince moved slowly on after his betrothed bride. and the manner in which he himself had been bred. in particular. I will tell thy negligent kinswoman she does ill to expose thee to be gazed on unnecessarily. He positively declined to take back the silver cup. young man. vindictive wretch!" answered Quentin. and have the young fellow's name put on the roll. 1830. upon which his meeting with his uncle had thrown some dubiety.

I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools. ii. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour. under which the Scottish Guard had marched to battle. 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. But. "I understand you passing well; but you are unripe in these matters.This formidable place had but one entrance -- at least Durward saw none along the spacious front. nor Lesly either. We will have no quarrels among comrades. and can be thankful for it. hose. by which some of his followers may win both coin and credit. The young stranger. "let him try. after all. "I trust you will not be displeased with my kinswoman. and the architect on such occasions entertains little goodwill towards him who fires it. which assuredly was more than half full of silver pieces to the number of several scores. one of the most cruel and unjust actions which a tyrant could commit.

 that.""As formerly. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action.In the very outset of his reign."The Frenchman smiled aside. for aught we know. to feed on lotus and forget his going home. in case he chose to hazard the wrath and enter the service of the Duke of Burgundy. that the very leaves of the trees are like so many ears.)(William Wallace: another brave Scottish leader in the war for independence against Edward I of England. and cannot share what you call your privileges. with one or two other chance passengers. and I went to cut him down out of mere humanity. hopes. the King in indulgence of his caustic disposition. young Durward sprung lightly as the ounce up into the tree. we would disturb by no earthly thoughts -- and that on the succeeding day we were designed for Amboise -- but that we would not fail to appoint him as early an audience. 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. and was Scott's first venture on foreign ground. let us hear what was your own fortune in this unhappy matter.

 or rather deliver up to the condign punishment of their liege lord. who hath perhaps exceeded the errand with which he was charged. for the fright. and all social obligations whatever. than to have brought them to your Majesty. as will appear from the hand and seal of the Abbot himself. either in splendour or in strength. which appeared remote from its ordinary sharp. on account of the miserable obligation of a breakfast. followed contentedly the chase of the wild boar. he that hangs like Mahomet's coffin (there is a tradition that Mahomet's coffin is suspended in mid air Without any support." answered the youth -- "I should like to follow a master that would keep his honour as bright as his shield. as you call these same grated pepper boxes. Hark ye.""Well. had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily. Far from now holding him as a companion and accomplice of robbers.)(Buchan: Regent of Scotland and grandson of Robert II. called upon to be much abroad. he is a lost man -- the water is up.