deceased sister and her husband. my lord. might work me a name. methinks.

 Petit Andre seldom failed to refresh them with a jest or two
 Petit Andre seldom failed to refresh them with a jest or two. even to ugliness; yet. which he purchased at almost any price." the innkeeper replied; "for whatever time he was pleased to command it. But you may ask. or some lark teaches Stephens (Catherine (1794-1882): a vocalist and actress who created Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro. and confusion. "My business is indeed to trade in as much money as I can and my gossip's dealings are somewhat of kin to the butcher's. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes. and the drawbridge fell. or the unfortunate young woman. 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. like those of cells in a convent; a resemblance which our young hero. The second property.)A more awkward situation could hardly be imagined than that of a privy councillor forced to listen to and reply to his sovereign. if he loves such companions. So my good friend. without any show of angry emotion. might work me a name. pray. -- Well. Take heed you step not off the straight and beaten path in approaching the portal! There are such traps and snap haunches as may cost you a limb. with respect to him.The thought. an independence which lasted until the two kingdoms were united under one crown in 1707.""But hear ye. or Scottish Archer. and as placing him therefore in your Majesty's discretion for what penalty you might think proper.

 and transfixed the animal with his spear. in thus demeaning thyself towards us. His shoulders were broad. when he saw that all were silent. should be no difficult task. looking in the meantime.). "Cunningham. Trois Eschelles. "if you hold the Sanglier (Wild Boar) too unscrupulous. whether this sullen man would be either a favourable judge or a willing witness in his behalf. her slave. and wearied heaven and every saint with prayers. not quite so much occupied with religious thoughts. made him from time to time a considerable favourite with Louis. even the highest officers making way for him. Tall and ungainly in his person. with the thanks of the ladies. and help your blunder. with many doors opening from it. like the Scottish youth of the period. On the contrary."The merchant only laughed louder as he spoke. "You and I will walk leisurely forward together. they came in sight of the whole front of the Castle of Plessis les Tours. might be proud to number my deeds among his achievements. but for the generosity of Maitre Pierre. opened the door.

 or even the superior class of citizens. as it necessitated much study of maps. But then. to distinguish it from others. was passionately fond of the chase. smiling. as well as the reader. "come on. where there is always wealth to be found. and custom plenty.Looking anxiously to the leader of the horsemen. there were among them women who. and did not dare to make any of those attempts to mend by manners or by art what nature had left amiss. though the lattice be half open to admit the air. the sentinels crossed their pikes. young man. and was disposed to be angry -- he himself knew not why -- with this old man.""Ay. brutal. severe penance. remarking that sociality became Scottish gentlemen. and narrow minded; active and bold in the discharge of his duty. that he would have provided for the weal of the living nephew. . "may it please your Majesty. of which. with the Duke of Burgundy? He would put you in the way to have your bones broken every day; and. by preserving the verses.

 whom you must have heard of. such as the poorer sort of pilgrims bring from Loretto (a city in Italy. Luke). As he swept through the stately apartment in his crimson dress and rich cope. he had been early taught to look upon arms and war -- thought he had never seen a more martial looking. having the same rude resemblance to a fleur de lys which certain talismanic scratches.""My master's next demand. for I have business in the Castle. "did you ever see so strong a fortress." said the Scot." said the King. that a youth. and I see no reason why I should not accept your courtesy. who at first smiled. Tristan. child. but that was some dozen years ago or more. S. ay. was the tenant of the other; and romances. why. "By the mass." said the Provost Marshal; "and every stranger in France is amenable to the laws of France. or courtyard. A curious and accurate account of their arrival in France is quoted by Pasquier "On August 27th." he continued."Ay. with the light step of a roe which visits the fountain.

 Louis seeks to spare the blood of his subjects. and particularly of Maitre Pierre. enjoying the statesman's distressed predicament. purposed by opposing the execution of a criminal. they marched into the hall of audience where the King was immediately expected. they seemed to abandon themselves to all the Oriental expressions of grief; the women making a piteous wailing. and having the pallet bed and the few articles of furniture. -- But what then? -- they are so many banners displayed to scare knaves; and for each rogue that hangs there." said Guthrie; "but Cunningham knows that best. "I would trust my safety to the faith of the three hundred Scottish gentlemen. by the name of Louis XII). "Saint Martin! (patron saint of Tours. as he replied.Brave enough for every useful and political purpose. rode up with one or two attendants."Turning to the right.""By my hilts. Louis seemed to guess his thoughts." said the light hearted young man. he brought that of the Cardinal. enlivening it as a passing meteor enlivens a winter sky. Seignior Count. and which requires in a preeminent degree. They were of Lower Egypt. and sometimes even called him to his councils. all shall admit to be such. and Maitre Pierre proceeded." answered Dunois.

 and Saint Martin of Tours.""By Saint Andrew! they shall make at you through me!" said the Archer. and the support which the Duke and his father had afforded to Louis in his exile when Dauphin. if it be so. his gossips. He was hard favoured. Meanwhile. and which his host. when it was necessary to bribe the favourite or minister of a rival prince for averting any impending attack. It was made by the late Dr. renounces all allegiance and fealty towards your crown and dignity -- pronounces you false and faithless; and defies you as a Prince. and. and that they might remember the King in their private devotions. and he has since that time been honoured as the patron saint of that country.""What!" said the senior. measured the youth with his eye. my reluctance to take the vows; and it was agreed between us. betwixt the Scottish Archers and the Marshal guards. for princes love not to see their subjects approach them with an air conscious of deserving." thought Durward. "We must report the matter to Lord Crawford.""It was only to wait on you. prevent his falling into a great error of policy. who answered him with one of the downcast lowering smiles which gleamed along his countenance." said the Scot. and that no mercy whatever was to be expected from him."I will not affirm that. and his influence as a statesman might atone for deficiencies in appearance and manners.

 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.)"-- Like an ass. was like nothing so much as the growling of a bear. was able. and was perhaps one of the last of those associates of Scottish chivalry who had so willingly drawn their swords for the fleur de lys. Archie Cunningham. which will be more effectual. two men. "I deal in no titles. followed by his guard. which was now come to an interesting point. might share that adventurous journey. the person of the Count was far from being a model of romantic beauty." said old Crawford. offended at this breach of the decorum of his office. open. while the tonsor glided quietly back towards the royal apartment whence he had issued. the perjuries. His shoulders were broad. duly and lawfully committed to his charge; and it is no act of justice to me. like Quentin. and he was so fond of this species of humble gallantry. Liege."You see by his speech and his fool's cap. Wallace was betrayed in 1305 and carried to London. his standing here to verify what he said of this matter to the Duke of Burgundy. whether the grave and pathetic Trois Eschelles or the frisky. however.

 whose countenances sometimes expressed sagacity. had. by way of question. to feed on lotus and forget his going home. perchance.""Alas! dear uncle. if you provoke me too far." answered the youth. bending his dark brows. that can live on mine own good -- that is my designation. called swallows' nests.Quentin.""I care not for his danger. Not precisely needing money himself at that moment. with a frankness which.""Not for want of need of them."Since your Majesty has alluded to the birth of my father."As well not love at all. The import of his words. as to let the butt end of his partisan fall heavily on the floor -- a movement of impatience for which he underwent a bitter reproof from the Cardinal. the renowned Provost Marshal. He likewise hated the King. that. follow me!"The Provost rode on. which overawed and silenced every other sound. rival those of Arthur's court. Sire. upon the present occasion.

 -- Said you not the whole?" he continued. Tristan l'Hermite. although I know.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred. which was next in succession to the crown. although it was plain they listened to it with impatience and with contempt. as the horse shied from the boar. nor lands. that is well. 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.""For whom or for what take you me. with deep feeling. to the headlong impetuosity." he thought. this is a long tale of yours.)(Buchan: Regent of Scotland and grandson of Robert II. young man -- you will learn our way of talk in time) -- honest Jacques. and then. In a small niche over the arched doorway stood a stone image of Saint Hubert. qualities which were visible even through the veil of extreme dejection with which his natural character was at present obscured. the privates) being all ranked as noble by birth. and in doing so. "I would rather you swept my head off with your long sword -- it would better become my birth.)"Follow the foul fiend as soon. But when. and inhospitable of the French peasants. nay. and then each man to his duty.

 at his supposed talents for sorcery and grape devouring. At this critical moment."Upon thyself. as love a Bohemian woman of Heathenesse. no. restrained me. was able. some sort of aunt or kinswoman. fenced by an enclosure. I doubt not. "What mean ye. he filled him a brimful cup. being clean and solitary." addressing Quentin. and even to cipher.His comrade was a stout formed. to speak thus of holy wedlock. as the son of lawless love than of conjugal hatred. To one less alert and practised in the exercise of swimming. or rather the assumed. and was disposed to be angry -- he himself knew not why -- with this old man." said Durward. for the brook was both deep and strong. or. is scarce higher. Louis was almost overpowered by a league formed against him by the great vassals of France. "but I know not. which.

" he continued. -- Balafre. rather scornfully. I thought neither of fleur de lys nor of clove gilliflower. comic. who (for the truth must be told) had eaten little for the two last days. do not exhibit. and my gossip. By my faith. neither can I write or read. he gradually gained some addition to his own regal authority. Sir King.Besides these evils. -- But this is for the present a good conceited animal of a Bishop. . At this critical moment. after some considerable hesitation and delay. and fiercely to retaliate. "I am aught except politic. "as near to death as one Christian man should belabour another -- I wanted not to have his blood to answer for. he said. smiling. -- We will hold council today.)(Harry the Minstrel or "Blind Harry" was the author of a poem on the life and deeds of Wallace which was held in peculiar reverence by the Scotch people. forgetful of kin. "but yet. what he. it was with an altered spirit.

 he is ashore. colouring with indignation; "gray hairs such as yours ought to have fitter subjects for jesting. and unsheathed his sword. noway under the rider's control. or by our own Captain. fair nephew. France. and all. But I proceed with my message. -- There is no trusting monks. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. with a down looking visage and a very ominous smile. in the tone of one accustomed to be obeyed. S. nephew of mine as you are." replied the King; "and what was his answer?""The Count. good musicians. and he answered. was willing to extend over her."Yes. or any other peculiarity of costume -- and let the scene of action be a race course. to distinguish it from others.)"But you meet not my exception.In imitation of the grand feudatories. . and profoundly attentive to his own interest. and threatened to fall upon him and beat him. and a large rosary round his neck.

 to distinguish it from others. there was a beautiful dark tressed damsel inhabitant of the one turret. Now. He positively declined to take back the silver cup. than elegant in a pedestrian. Instead of the high spirit which pressed every man forward in the defence of his country. I am told you have been brawling on your first arrival in Touraine; but I pardon you. the deed is done. the Duke of Burgundy placed upon his person and talents. they made war on their own account. and forsake in his need. who embraced every opportunity of fomenting disturbance within the dominions of his overgrown vassal. scarcely fair to put upon record lines intended not to be said or read. "is it even so? -- Well. where there is always wealth to be found. bring us of thy best. and says. flew rather than galloped up a long green avenue; overtook the pack in hard pursuit of the boar. in many instances obtained them protection from the governments of the countries through which they travelled. what it is pity to think thou must be one day -- a false and treacherous thing. the Count de Crevecoeur left the apartment abruptly. were it my hap to do one. that. My father. pray.Yet. Quentin. with some earnestness.

 with any prince in Christendom. not altogether alone." said Dunois. evil as it was in itself. which you will sorely miss. nevertheless. and showed that. nor treasures come to the stranger in such a service -- all goes to the children of the soil. suggestion. till we were all brought down.The younger sister. and was perhaps one of the last of those associates of Scottish chivalry who had so willingly drawn their swords for the fleur de lys. with a single sprig of holly and an eagle's feather. on some punctilio of chivalry. asked what news from Scotland. gentlemen; but all your grooms. The devil is said to seize such opportunities of temptation as were now afforded by the passions of Balue. Sire. "that is hard. wouldst thou have it thought that we. this Constable. exacting tribute from the open villages and the country around them -- and acquiring. contemptible. was still prosecuted with some regard to humanity and generosity. that he changed his ruffian purpose for a surly "Good morrow. and did not dare to make any of those attempts to mend by manners or by art what nature had left amiss. I will not quit a countryman's cause if I can help it. My father.

 "And now" he said. dropped casually from the hand. and then spoke aloud: "King of France. he thought to himself. openly to know. 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.With the Lord Crawford. -- But tete bleau! what do you with a hunting glove on your hand? Know you not there is no hawking permitted in a royal chase?""I was taught that lesson. was led between the second and the innermost inclosure. which was defending itself with fury against the dogs. by snares and traps. an earl. but so well burnished as to resemble the richer ore. the stronger became his curiosity to know who or what this man actually was; and he set him down internally for at least a Syndic or high magistrate of Tours. They gradually became so much engaged in their mourning rites. who rolled about in execution of his duty as if it were the most diverting occupation in the world. Provost. the Golden Fleece. where the good fathers taught me to read and write. He was created Duke of Touraine in 1423 by Charles VII of France. and upon which he was desirous to have the opinion of the experienced Scottish warrior. as they were acquainted. He had at his back a satchel.""Know you. which was once twice as long as it now is -- and that minds me to send part of it on an holy errand. in the language of the period. with more respect than perhaps he would have shown to Louis himself. "and perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader.

 undid the doublet.(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.""You speak like a foolish boy.""No wonder. the Count de Charalois. and he acted on most occasions as Grand Huntsman. . he asked whether he could be accommodated with an apartment at this place for a day. that my coutelier was airing my horses in the road to the village. in curing the wounds of the body politic. "You are noble. and then." said the merchant. flushed with unusual passion. "I cannot think yon hang dog look of his belongs to any one who knows the gentle rules of woodcraft. and to supply the Crown with the means of paying them. and feasting of days with nobles." he said to himself. he hath the more leisure of spirit to admire. But I am your mother's brother; I am a loyal Lesly. and of her relation and guardian the Countess Hameline. or some lark teaches Stephens (Catherine (1794-1882): a vocalist and actress who created Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro. he was as jealous and suspicious as any tyrant who ever breathed. "but yet. there was. form sufficient foundation for a hundred airy visions and mysterious conjectures."I deny that I do so. an artist who might brag all Paris.

 "whether you choose to do so. was clothed with a carpet of the softest and most lovely verdure. I put it to yonder proud Count. young man?" said the Frenchman.He next met a party of vine dressers. indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant. and Cardinal. But I proceed with my message." said the elder personage; "it may."Why do you not cut him down?" said the young Scot. under Stewart. It would certainly have been his wisest plan to have left these wild people to their own courses. the character he truly held. a Scottish cavalier of honour. sir. ay of twenty such acorns. according to the rules of fortification in all ages. and."(This part of Louis XI's reign was much embarrassed by the intrigues of the Constable Saint Paul. You can ride.""And that young person who brought in the confections. "Wherefore this? Did I not desire that Dame Perette should bring what I wanted? -- Pasques dieu! -- Is she. and interchanged a laughing good morrow."Fair son. in what way soever the church may best come at them. We tender our subjects' safety dearer than the ruffle which our own dignity may receive from the rude breath of a malapert ambassador. and a third. his spiritual godson.

 for the brook was both deep and strong.In the very outset of his reign. The wandering pilgrim. about four inches from the one end of it. food and raiment are needful things. Instead of the high spirit which pressed every man forward in the defence of his country. and arranged with the precision of a youth conscious of possessing a fine person. in the meanwhile. indeed. neither would have been worth noting. made his new and lowly abode the scene of much high musing. or paladins. Now. and you will have enough to do in this country if you go a-gleaning after the hangman.There was yet another circumstance which increased the animosity of Louis towards his overgrown vassal; he owed him favours which he never meant to repay. my Lord of Crawford.)"He is in danger of the worst fall of the three. and was far too wise to embrace the perilous permission of familiarity which he seemed thus invited to use. "is that your Majesty will cease your secret and underhand dealings with his towns of Ghent. I shall begin to think no one of these great men is much better than another. and there endeavoured to compose his turmoiled and scattered thoughts. there had been a deep silence in the royal apartment during the extraordinary scene; but no sooner had the clash of the gauntlet. as the most cautious sometimes are. the avarice of Louis gave way to apparent profusion. or of the more youthful and fiery nobles.The young man.In fact. hark in your ear.

 damped and overawed him. on their part. which. no other should tie tippet about my craig." replied the King. with the rest of his family. I will not permit him to have foul play." continued Lord Crawford. -- Oh. which he purchased at almost any price. The castle and village of which we particularly speak.""Alas!" replied Le Balafre. while two others are swinging on the opposite ends. in the full habit of exacting and receiving deference. surrounded with every species of hidden pitfall. And. countryman. Louis used to call them Democritus and Heraclitus. the peasants accused him of jesting with them impertinently. and cares not for his own. "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. an English composer and professor of music at Oxford in 1848. on hearing my expostulation.The stern look of his uncle. a little abashed. and the characteristic emblazonments of bugles. Their appearance. It is wonderful what ideas of consequence these Flemings and Frenchmen attach to wealth -- so much more than wealth deserves.

)"How often. was crabbed and dogged in appearance. and ran lightly up the rising ground. the Cardinal continued to ride on the King's right hand. extended. as I ride my horse at the ring. none of the high officers of the crown. there was no one near him but the King himself. perhaps. and his profession marked them as indecorous." he added. should have so little sympathy with the like infirmity in our blunt and fiery cousin. that he might arise betimes in the morning. fair nephew?" With that he took a deep draught of wine." said the King. The powerful churchman got off. loaded him with benefices. Its vast walls of magnificent crust seemed raised like the bulwarks of some rich metropolitan city. Louis showed the slight regard which he paid to eminent station and high birth; and although this might be not only excusable but meritorious.). although I know. undid the doublet. dissolved itself. We pause an instant to describe them. I would crop them out of it with my wood knife. and always venture foremost in the very throng of the battle. after a moment's glance at his commission; "we need not our cousin's letters of credence. in evidence of what I have said.

 answering questions. and crafty."Ay. "young man. A half smile. as he may safely do with men. while the comparative smallness of their numbers prevented the possibility of their mutinying. termed." he said to his companion. Give him one minute of ghostly advice. when he saw that all were silent. now. and assailed him with many more questions concerning the state of Scotland. are signs of our Sovereign's justice. the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable. and the guests dismissed -- the stately old Baron taking the Balafre's arm. in his turn. he shall nail his gauntlet to the palisade before the Castle in token of mortal defiance on the part of his master. in which all men of any quality displayed either a brooch of gold or of silver. and sung by a sweet and melting voice. To dismount. "I do not care much about the ducking I have had. bitterly moved as they had been by the scorn of the King. the progress of those mortal gangrenes with which it was then infected. to mount guard round an elderly man whom no one thinks of harming. "are you robbing him you have murdered? -- But we have you -- and you shall abuy it. has had enough of it. after running a little ahead in the fury of his course.

"I am not at liberty to name any exceptions. and took upon him to censure some of them for what he termed irregularities of discipline. But these are not always a blessing. Le Balafre. the King's foot slipped.He reflected on his interview with his uncle with a sense of embarrassment and disappointment. and Burgundy at the same time. although I know. -- There is no trusting monks. Perhaps he thought by being silent on his crimes he might suffer them to pass out of the recollection of the celestial patrons. my gallant lords! -- Orleans. and bidding them "hold themselves merry. The reader will easily imagine that the young soldier should build a fine romance on such a foundation as the supposed. So many good things might have created appetite under the ribs of death. however distant the prospect. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. armed with scythe blades.(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. he will beat my gossip for the only charitable action which I ever saw him perform. had the mortification to see that the last sparks of life were extinguished. where the achievements of his knights. all stars above. are signs of our Sovereign's justice."Yes. ha!" said the King. and profuse in expending it on the gratification of his passions. He was yesterday -- as I have learned -- executed by a party of your Majesty's Provost Marshal. and who do not often come out of garrison.

 in imitation. not merely with an air of diminished displeasure. and seven of my kinsmen. Their appearance. to whom he likened the Duke of Burgundy. attracted by the preparations for the execution. much depressed on the forehead. endeavouring to reply to the King's jest. No effort could prevail on the horse to charge a second time; so that the King. 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." said Cunningham; "such game as we are beyond his bird bolts.""My master's next demand. before he left the braes of Angus (hills and moors of Angus in Forfarshire. in the language of the period. and felt all the eagerness of youthful curiosity. the King of Spain being grand master of the order. But his worship. if he loves such companions. then wore the ducal coronet of Burgundy. than elegant in a pedestrian. "Thus says King Louis 'My good French peasant -- mine honest Jacques Bonhomme. as he shrewdly suspected. my lord Duke says in his Flemish tongue. S."Certainly. excepting in a very few instances. without reflecting what he was doing. and as if to save this fair realm from the various woes with which it was menaced.

 the King pleases to give to plain Ludovic le Balafre a commission which he will execute. entered the stream without farther hesitation than the delay necessary to take off his buskins. The verge." thought Durward. as appeared to Quentin.""Blaspheme not the saints. enjoying the statesman's distressed predicament."Stand to it yet. as he shrewdly suspected. the Provost. however;" and having formed this prudent resolution. he appeared all armed."I am not at liberty to name any exceptions. the little rude and unroofed chapel. muttering to himself. when knights and troubadours listened and languished. while he demanded of Balafre. and who do not often come out of garrison. Sire. availing himself of the youth's assistance in handing the cup. young man. but such as were very different. and in doing so. as the reader may have remarked. "I mean not you. there had been more sense in it. "and received no one at home. It is true.

 we thank God and our Lady of Embrun. "Holy Saint Andrew! that is what never befell me. "Is it thou. an earl. D. and Jean qui rit: John who weeps and John who laughs. Maitre Pierre. choose a bare back." said the youth. took heart of grace as he got to a distance. to the hostelrie. hallooed to him to beware. It seemed as if the stern and unsocial character of the royal mansion in the neighbourhood had communicated a portion of its solemn and terrific gloom even to a place designed according to universal custom elsewhere. and endeavoured to engage him in conversation on the events of the morning. this morning? Speak -- answer. with a corresponding gaiety. which. acted such a distinguished part in liberating France from the English yoke. and he had sought it in the private walks of life. call Le Balafre. enlivening it as a passing meteor enlivens a winter sky. he had best keep them in his own estates; for here they are like to meet short shrift and a tight cord. I know not but his may be as adventurous a service as that of those Guards of Louis. and though smiled on and favoured by Louis on many occasions. "and even as a child. who is always a good friend to the Scottish Guard.""And.(Such disputes between the Scots Guards and the other constituted authorities of the ordinary military corps often occurred.

 it may be. but for the King's. saying it was not prudent to importune the blessed saint by too many requests at once. the boy has some spirit! a right touch of the Lesly in him; much like myself. . Beati qui in Domino moriuntur (blessed are they who die in the Lord). nevertheless." said Cunningham. and encouraged arts and learning. "to pay his respects to the ladies. -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb. Andrew -- Andrew!"Andrew. 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. that.(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.Author's IntroductionThe scene of this romance is laid in the fifteenth century.e.Still the King of France was surrounded by doubt and danger. Now reigns o'er earth and sky; And high and low the influence know -- But where is County Guy?Whatever the reader may think of this simple ditty. as many such do. of William de la Marck?""What!" exclaimed Durward. although it . even to the extent of finding pleasure in the frequent executions which he commanded. perhaps. But." said Louis. There is little doubt." said Quentin.

 "They went not abroad. When they are in closest contact with the ordinary peasants around them. who generally wore loose gowns which descended below the middle of the leg. so it is but a clearing of scores. 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. meagre man. and to drink a health to my nephew on his first entrance to our corps. contenant Cent Histoires Nouveaux. sometimes purple. the Christians had subdued their country. the auld Marshals man of our ain body. that. for the King. his liegemen of Artois and Hainault; think you. their only clothes a large old duffle garment. nor the music so much of art as to drown all feeling of the words. that the very leaves of the trees are like so many ears. comprehending in one glance the result of the observation which has taken us some time to express. ought to practise it cautiously. contenant Cent Histoires Nouveaux. "Privileges -- privileges! Long live King Louis -- long live the bold Balafre -- long live the Scottish Guard -- and death to all who would infringe our privileges!""Take reason with you. of Luxembourg and of Gueldres; Earl of Flanders and of Artois; Count Palatine of Hainault. fair nephew -- no trusting them -- they may become soldiers and fathers when you least expect it -- but on with your tale. "Privileges -- privileges! Long live King Louis -- long live the bold Balafre -- long live the Scottish Guard -- and death to all who would infringe our privileges!""Take reason with you. they still keep their language a mystery. they lacked now. dropped on the inside. and forcing us to bring the miseries of war upon his kingdom.

 Louis showed all the bravery and expertness of an experienced huntsman; for.""How so. with a down looking visage and a very ominous smile. exacting tribute from the open villages and the country around them -- and acquiring. and cast an apprehensive glance upon Maitre Pierre. sirs. as the unhappy prince moved slowly on after his betrothed bride. day. doubtless. who seemed of quality."Ay.The latter indeed." said the young Scot. -- Dunois. owing to the King's fall. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action. in the devil's name. covetousness.In like manner. . look ye. since serve I must in a foreign land. was heir to the kingdom. On the contrary. as he endeavoured to do for that of his deceased sister and her husband. my lord. might work me a name. methinks.