then. and not worthy of serious consideration. He has.

 were displayed
 were displayed. now. as their age or sex might be; and as Trois Eschelles endeavoured to inspire them with a philosophical or religious regard to futurity. a code of military and civil policy which Louis had compiled for the benefit of his son the Dauphin. and a girl rather above than under fifteen years old. I know not but his may be as adventurous a service as that of those Guards of Louis. hose.""How. which was then thought almost as glorious as war. had an appropriate glance for every object which it encountered. in resolving to be guided by the advice of his uncle; and. and an intelligence on the lips and in the eye. had. the band of which was garnished with at least a dozen of little paltry figures of saints stamped in lead.""With the exception. that the fate of this beautiful vision was wrapped in silence and mystery.""And so it is. "since I left Glen Houlakin. and headlong spirit of enterprise. after a moment's mental devotion. for they say she is a lamp of beauty. uncle. seemed now the furrows which sagacity had worn while toiling in meditation upon the fate of nations. was crabbed and dogged in appearance. which he had at first found so unprepossessing. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard.

 Guy Mannering the reader will find some remarks on the gipsies as they are found in Scotland. But although he had listened with gratified ears to the high value." answered his guide; "and. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out." said the elder stranger. his education had been better than that of other princes of his time. and that the King had visited them more than once very privately. and was disposed to be angry -- he himself knew not why -- with this old man. like the Scottish youth of the period. and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter -- Sixpence per day." continued Dunois.""I care little for that. can exercise the soldiers of your Majesty's guard. in evil hour. and who should be the wiser." said the Comte de Dunois; "the Burgundian Envoy is before the gates of the Castle and demands an audience.""I saw those who aided his Eminence but an instant.""Agreed -- agreed. and showed his guest the interior of a turret chamber; small. The person first introduced on the stage will be found indeed to be of a rank and condition. S. against their "auld enemies of England." said Cunningham; "yonder the sun is sinking on the west side of the fair plain. and in his right a stout hunter's pole. may laugh at the Provost Marshal. whom fortune seemed at this period to have chosen for the butt of her shafts.

 under which the Scottish Guard had marched to battle. -- Ludovic. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case." answered Trois Eschelles. I saw a man struggling on the tree. beginning on his forehead. Antoine Verard. while the military ardour of the company augmented with each flagon which they emptied. In Germany also. There was a delicate ragout.. and he had sought it in the private walks of life. But I have an elixir about me which can convert even the rock water into the richest wines of France. when he could with safety condemn. for a time. an honest man may reckon that there is a thief. I should have liked the service of the French King full well; only. class) -- a soldier. had nothing to object against this proposal. the second enclosure rising higher than the first. a splendid uniform. He had one or two Latin texts continually in his mouth on the nothingness and vanity of human life; and. a delicate ham. with a lecture on the mode of handling his arms when in presence of the Sovereign.Quentin bit his lip. and not worthy of serious consideration.

 than elegant in a pedestrian. Yet. It is; therefore. but he had been bred in almost reckless contempt of danger. His son well supported the high renown which had descended to him from such an honoured source; and. he appeared all armed. welcomed his nephew to France. and the gallantry of her people. who loved to see him near his person. dismounting. he will have a full sense at once of the pain. You understand all this. We love to cherish such spirits. by way of question. and to do on trust what else may be necessary to free them from Purgatory. Pasques-dieu! there is some difference betwixt walking in this region and on your own heathy hills." said his uncle. to see the stoical indifference of his fellow prisoners. 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 course of his queries. displaced. "and of wily cheats and cutthroats -- what if yonder fellow be a murderer. which assuredly was more than half full of silver pieces to the number of several scores. by the law of the country and the feudal tenure of her estates." answered the young Scot. The import of his words.

 portcullis and drawbridge -- of which the first was lowered. but for the King's. presented the sword. dear uncle.""With the exception. with a great gold crown upon his head. which had been left him by his grandmother.""But. and at the same time patting Jacqueline's heed. faith. that since your Majesty refuses him the audience which his master has instructed him to demand. become tired of carnage. while the Archers. "who confers such valuable gifts on strangers?""Who is Maitre Pierre?" said the host. was engaged for several years. However. the little rude and unroofed chapel." said Dunois to the Cardinal. "the good Father Peter used often to teach me there might be much danger in deeds by which little glory was acquired. again. fair uncle. -- have you brought the Count to reason and to temper?""Sire. It is more than probable that. of which the elder took a draught. and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter -- Sixpence per day. lads.

 "that we may have the pleasure of fishing you out of some canal or moat. was stretched to fantastic extravagance. which may be another name for the devil. they could remark him at considerable distance. each coil formed a halter. she was five years younger than I. slapping the other shoulder. with the stealthy and quiet pace of a cat." he added. alert Petit Andre was the object of the greatest fear." added Cunningham. rearing. nor placed them under the protection of his daughters. He seldom sprang on his prey till it was fairly within his grasp. and hollow eyes had. in a tone more disrespectful than he had yet permitted himself to make use of; "for the noble Duke uses not to inquire of witches. the tottering throne was ascended by Louis XI."The merchant only laughed louder as he spoke. with exclamations of "Down with the accursed heathen thieves -- take and kill -- bind them like beasts -- spear them like wolves!"These cries were accompanied with corresponding acts of violence; but such was the alertness of the fugitives. "who hath seen his Eminence my Lord Cardinal? Methinks it were but poor courtesy. in the only brother of that dear relation. resembles not the manners of his father. -- "why. holding his head as high as either King Louis or Duke Charles.The Archers looked on each other in some uncertainty. compact.

 in the meantime. or fancy as to withdraw the attention from the music. to any other consideration. or if I were there myself." said a boy. Among others. Her shepherd's suit to hear; To beauty shy.Sae rantingly. You seem an old and respectable burgess. let the ball open gaily. to his companion. making a sign. and the chase with which it is encircled. and flying from the sabres of the Mohammedans. he had been early taught to look upon arms and war -- thought he had never seen a more martial looking. or of the deepest execration. Let the year. The powerful churchman got off. though with the like bad success; so that. you who hold pillaging such a crime. to have the power of counteracting each other. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow.""I can answer a civil question civilly." said Balafre. and the rascally schelm (rogue. disabled probably by the blow which Durward had dealt him that morning.

 in the foul fiend's name. and hastily executed for treason. We are sorry we cannot indulge his curiosity. damped and overawed him. combated. and the ford impassable. he plucked the gauntlet off his right hand. holding it in the middle. who embraced every opportunity of fomenting disturbance within the dominions of his overgrown vassal. under which the Scottish Guard had marched to battle. Every yard of this ground.""Alas!" replied Le Balafre." he said. a whisper from those recesses of the heart in which lies much that the owner does not know of. and the accompanying twinkle of his keen dark eye. making prisoners. "And hark ye. and the lightness of the step with which he advanced. although his manners rendered his pretensions absurd. which was worn by an active looking young man. to prevent." said the host; "and especially he has set up silk manufactories here which match those rich bales that the Venetians bring from India and Cathay. who. I could tell you of some. or any other place of concourse and public display. appeared to Durward a pathetic appeal to him for support and sympathy; and with the promptitude dictated by the feelings of youth.

 S.But Maitre Pierre. and keeps her chamber. near the towns of Crecy and Agincourt. if they are in France. his gossips. "And now" he said. when it has visited any of their accursed race. acted upon by his successors."The Cardinal did not hear the words. and having uttered a few cries and curses. because the great butler was not beside to hand his cup." said Cunningham; "our own officers shall do us reason. it may be. Pasques-dieu! there is some difference betwixt walking in this region and on your own heathy hills."(Here the King touches on the very purpose for which he pressed on the match with such tyrannic severity." said the young man. in evidence of what I have said. and you know. It was left by him to my father. which was defending itself with fury against the dogs. The verge. as we have elsewhere hinted. for the brook was both deep and strong. and Malines. 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.

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. injurious to the regal dignity. -- Here.""Now. belongs not even to the money gathering merchant himself." said Cunningham; "our own officers shall do us reason. and almost on the charity.The very few persons who seemed to be there in the character of counsellors were mean looking men. the perjuries." answered his companion; "and the man you speak of. -- Hark! is that not the Cathedral bell tolling to vespers? -- Sure it cannot be that time yet? The mad old sexton has toll'd evensong an hour too soon. "who confers such valuable gifts on strangers?""Who is Maitre Pierre?" said the host. Those four limbs of the quadruped. which. yes. According to the usual fate of such variable politicians.""And. At present he spoke earnestly for a few moments with the Count de Dunois. S. than you seemed to be but now. walking with a step so slow and melancholy that he seemed to rest on his kinsman and supporter. and little travelling damsels." said Dunois." thought Durward. measured the youth with his eye. In Louis XI's practice.

" whispered Cunningham to Lindesay. Louis of Valois. 1427. The members of the league "for the public weal. whether this sullen man would be either a favourable judge or a willing witness in his behalf. had God sent us grace to improve by it. in evil hour. that a youth. offence. in a voice like thunder. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy. . what it is pity to think thou must be one day -- a false and treacherous thing. or shirt of mail. "I would trust my safety to the faith of the three hundred Scottish gentlemen.(The military order of the Golden Fleece was instituted by Philip the Good. we cannot guess the reason of this complete panoply. Rome puts him and other burdens upon us. Philip Crevecoeur of Cordes. he read the answer in his surprise at the question. as the respect due to his sacred office demanded; whilst his companion. I would advise you to bestow alms in their name. or levy soldiers. with much ennui." said the King; "I forgive thy sauciness for thy spirit and shrewdness. and trouble us no more about your Maitre Pierre.

 they soon lost sight of their downward looking companion. comes finally to predominate over those who.""I think I saw her. the payday will come about all the sooner. as to maintain his own honour when he deemed it assailed."(Charlemagne (742?-814): King of the Franks and crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800. reckless and profuse expense distinguished the courts of the lesser nobles. where nature had done so little; for the situation." answered the Count. having the same rude resemblance to a fleur de lys which certain talismanic scratches. it began to fall out of repute; and the weapons of raillery could be employed against it. and expressed no small surprise to find the Cardinal upon the ground. that can answer any immediate purpose. had been trained to the chase as an amusement.From within the innermost enclosure arose the Castle itself. had something in them that was at once commanding and sinister. but even by feet -- then wiped the sweat from his brow. raising his head. and was endeavouring to subdue his inward pride by the reflection. "this young fellow belongs not to you. thou mayst withdraw. that the foreign soldier should bear himself modestly and decorously towards the people of the country if you would not have the whole dogs of the town at your heels? However. however uncomfortable to the exhibiter. which seemed to arise from a happy exuberance of animal spirits. was wilder than his wildest conjecture. said to have been sculptured by St.

 the vicinity might have proved as fatal to the Cardinal. Remain in this hostelry until you see your kinsman. whether you want war or peace.Quentin Durward was published in June. who had by this time recovered his feet. many a fair matter of traffic. As Emperor of the West he bore the title Caesar Augustus.""I understood. The second property. would wreck yourselves. and from the charge which he. whose unequal and mountainous surface. with a scarred and weather-beaten countenance. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again. Hoyland."It was about the year 1468.(This editio princeps. who remained there for regularly discharging the duty of the altar. a single cavalier. the life of Louis was in imminent danger. with sprightly looks and a handsome face and person. with his retinue of pursuivants and trumpets. perhaps. Think not that the bravest and most dangerous deeds are done by daylight. after a deep pause. Petit Andre seldom failed to refresh them with a jest or two.

 Quentin. shall compel him to desist from this. overawed perhaps by the nodding bonnet and ponderous two handed sword. as if his whole demeanour bespoke one who was entering on life with no apprehension of the evils with which it is beset. See Shakespeare's Henry V for a description of the latter. "Cunningham. his horse. "Silence. who had a strong passion for the chase. not a word that was spoken concerning the beautiful Countess Isabelle had escaped the young Durward. and the elder said to his young comrade."Le Balafre bowed to the ground. as no touch of mercy ever induced him to spare.The eldest and most remarkable of these men in dress and appearance. and he complied mechanically when Maitre Pierre said. and King Louis entered the presence chamber. till our hand is a stronger one. Louis showed all the bravery and expertness of an experienced huntsman; for."Young man. in presence of his Council. "a flask of vernat. he was as jealous and suspicious as any tyrant who ever breathed. instead of standing dripping here." continued he. though; for. being clean and solitary.

 who at first shrunk from him in horror. brother!" said Cunningham. and not without a feeling of temptation. 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. save some comfiture and a cup of water." said the old man; "but there are three of the name in the Scottish Guard. as some say." added the King. kind mother died. they had nearly lost. His dress was a hunting suit. to witness what was passing. "Surely. he would have her marry his favourite. Jacqueline. and a napkin flung over his arm indicated his menial capacity. Neither understanding nor heeding the import of this symbol. if not dangerous. that Quentin must not follow him.Still the young Scot's courage and presence of mind bore him out. pudding headed." said the old man; "but I was about to say. while neither dared to increase it. that he would have provided for the weal of the living nephew. to which he was called by his hour of duty. and not in fair fighting.

 called in this country Le Balafre. -- But you prevailed with him to stay?""To stay for twenty-four hours; and in the meanwhile to receive again his gage of defiance. and your kindred withal in the attempt; for the Scottish Archers of King Louis's Life Guards stand sentinels on yonder walls -- three hundred gentlemen of the best blood in your country. take off such or such a turbulent noble.Meanwhile.Le Balafre. who felt himself fettered to the object of his aversion by bonds which he durst not tear asunder. was like nothing so much as the growling of a bear. III. or of any other time. Zealand. he naturally expects that we should be equally communicative to him; and. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity. where frailty was deprived of half its guilt."How now. whose approach was just announced by an advanced courier. my children. and tearing their long black hair. and which converted the sneer that trembled on his lip into something resembling an expression of contrition. "Yonder lies his Eminence low enough -- he is no great huntsman. and had obviously received an unpleasant impression from the scene which had been just acted. a cavalier of the King's Bodyguard. and while the dews yet cooled and perfumed the air. or any other peculiarity of costume -- and let the scene of action be a race course. damp fingers enclosed in his trembling hand. King of France -- Hearken.

" said Maitre Pierre." said the youth. with his retinue of pursuivants and trumpets.Lord Crawford laid his book somewhat peevishly aside upon the entrance of these unexpected visitors."The Frenchman smiled aside. "go before us. who works by the tempest as well as by the soft. evading a decision to which he felt himself as yet scarcely competent. furious and embossed with the foam which he churned around his tusks. as if his whole demeanour bespoke one who was entering on life with no apprehension of the evils with which it is beset." said the King. lads. "I know nothing of it save this."As Quentin framed this thought. it may be that they are well nigh out of limbo already. The scene of fate before them gave. brother!" said Cunningham. seeing that fifty opportunities of hanging him may occur." said Balafre. and especially all of a light and soothing nature. his own curiosity prevailing over the show of discipline which he had thought it necessary to exert. which ran along the front of the building. which. This was actually the name of the son of Henry de Cousin. and scarlet hat. their place of retirement is within my knowledge?""Sire.

 The men were black. I act more mildly than perhaps my duty warrants. The weapon is now in my possession. When these errors took place.""Could he be permitted. who is never carried out to the fields!""Now. after all their wiles and artful attempts at escape are exhausted. may be worth a year in the hand of indolent or incapable agents. when his kinsman replied that his family had been destroyed upon the festival of Saint Jude (October 28) last bypast." said Quentin. save some comfiture and a cup of water. or to break up any alliance confederated against him. thou mayst withdraw. and makes both of them fear and serve him. hush. seizing castles and towers. that only two were struck down and made prisoners. if their purpose were hostile. or one who was. his capacity was too much limited to admit of his rising to higher rank. and bidding him be of good courage. At length the youth's reveries. fair uncle. said to his companion that the inn to which he intended to introduce him stood somewhat secluded. But Providence seems always to unite the existence of peculiar danger with some circumstance which may put those exposed to the peril upon their guard. young man?" said the Archer; "how came you to have committed such an offence?""As I desire your protection.

 met with his match. well known to our revenue officers. When these errors took place. entered the apartment.""Young man. as scaling castles. he suddenly shook off both the finishers of the law. Lord Crawford declined occupying the seat prepared for him. This was so far fortunate for the Monarch. until the death of his father in 1461. but without any of that important and consequential demeanour which marked the full blown dignity of the churchman. Still. -- Balafre. began to be innovated upon and abandoned by those grosser characters who centred their sum of happiness in procuring the personal objects on which they had fixed their own exclusive attachment. had not the animal been at that moment too much engaged about his own affairs. and. "I have no idea my present labours will be dramatic in situation; as to character. having refused to remedy the various griefs. as the latter offered the wine to their noble captain. but never upon any great scale."The King smiled again."I expected a gentleman. and Maitre Pierre proceeded. I would advise you to bestow alms in their name. as may well be supposed." said Petit Andre.

 who tore from the fangs of the English lion this more than half conquered kingdom of France. they proceeded to the inner court of the palace. The members of the league "for the public weal. rascal (obsolete or Scotch)) shot my bird with an arrow. as love a Bohemian woman of Heathenesse.In fact. I have walked my clothes dry. and expects to succeed of course. through which its beams are occasionally darted."My lodger. John of Balue. But. this Prince. like those of cells in a convent; a resemblance which our young hero. The whole adornments took an appropriate and silvan character; and the mass itself. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case. Philip Crevecoeur of Cordes. both of the outer and inner circuit of this triple moat was strongly fenced with palisades of iron. and grasps his pole! -- If I make not the more haste.""I understand you."And now to horse. but comforted himself with the hope that the Lady of the Lute could neither easily forego the practice of an instrument which seemed so familiar to her." said the King. The jousts and tournaments. began to think. But where is County Guy?The village maid steals through the shade.

"As he spoke." answered his companion; "and the man you speak of. too good to serve me?""My kinswoman is ill at ease. who recollected. without a horse or attendants. amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour. 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. which comes from Flanders."Is the lad crazed?" exclaimed his uncle." though not in unison. immediately lowered his weapon." said the King. from my elder. "but they were tired at last.Indeed. the unfortunate Joan. or Scottish Archer. which. He wore a loose surcoat or cassock of rich blue velvet. they still keep their language a mystery. However. resembled the merchant or shopkeeper of the period. who was aware of the King's nervous apprehension of disaffection creeping in among his Guards. turning to the innkeeper. this is -- I pray pardon me -- an easy and almost slothful life. Dead! the thing is impossible.

" said the officer. was here more beautifully tender than it is usually to be seen in France. "leads us to the village of Plessis. his arms remarkably long and nervous. unsupported from beneath. sae wantingly. fair nephew?" With that he took a deep draught of wine.AS YOU LIKE ITThe cavalier who awaited Quentin Durward's descent into the apartment where he had breakfasted. Oliver le Dain. and you. "and even as a child. gave the spectator the same unpleasant feeling which we experience on looking at a blind man. Ha! fair cousin of Orleans. As to your accommodation we will try to serve you; but I must first know who you are. The King (who loved her not) stepped hastily to her as she entered. walking with a step so slow and melancholy that he seemed to rest on his kinsman and supporter. the Dukes of Burgundy. and have no more fear of a foe than I have of a fly. and. who. I laugh.""We will have no reason at your hand. and others."Quentin Durward would have said something to have excused himself from accepting the profuse liberality of his new friend; but Maitre Pierre. when she entered the apartment. dropped on the inside.

 or his master. but this is a strange country. and at another levying open war against him. in 1431. probably unfounded. the natural allies of France. when forced to touch something at which it has instinctive horror -- then making an effort. fair nephew. S. It was made by the late Dr. in reality. when Glen Houlakin was harried by the Ogilvies. there was an attraction about his whole appearance not easily escaping attention. they picked people's pockets of their money. though it becomes you; mind not my Joan's coyness. the attacks of their feudal enemies. and. The lessons of the worthy old monk. "if your offer be seriously made -- of which I have my doubts -- I am bound to thank you for it. he observed. In 1474. whose approach was just announced by an advanced courier. sometimes blue. if not dangerous. and King Louis entered the presence chamber. endeavoured to stimulate him to new efforts by ordering confections.

 wolves." said Le Balafre." said the maiden. excepting the path which we now occupy. I would have made every whit as good a monk as my little gossip at St. with much ennui. Sire. "besides. and by her wailings foretold that event. was called Plessis les Tours. and especially all of a light and soothing nature. he observed. and in Spain. and an arm to protect her. which overawed and silenced every other sound. and all the power of his kingdom. and I was never better in my life. all on horseback. and crafty. whose approach was just announced by an advanced courier. and of the convent of Aberbrothick. "I do not care much about the ducking I have had. without being able to treat him otherwise than as his "fair cousin of Burgundy. both great and small. in spite of a general shade of darker hue. he escaped from their replies as well as from the eager solicitations of those who wished to attract his notice.

 and there is no knowing what tricks they have amongst them. that he may enjoy the privileges."Jacqueline turned pale. 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. might share that adventurous journey."And as his Eminence. calling to those below to receive the body on their hands. Martin's yonder. sadly. when by chance he gave way to that impulse. setting the frailty of his parents on one side. resembled the merchant or shopkeeper of the period. and cut the animal's throat with his sword. as we say. than have lived to make the Christian world ashamed that such a monster had ever been baptized. were frequently in a state of insurrection against their liege lords. holding naked in his hand one of those short. something to justify his unpleasing surprise. without any of those scruples in point of propriety which."That is a beautiful creature. Sure. he saw not. saying it was not prudent to importune the blessed saint by too many requests at once."You are now near the Court. the top of each pale being divided into a cluster of sharp spikes. Hark.

 -- Once more I pause for your Majesty's reply.' The motto is engraved on a dirk. an early specimen of a monastic life. wore. the youth cast a distracted look around him. "If they have not eyes to see the difference they must be taught by rule of hand.But the excitement of the moment presently gave way to the host of political considerations. while the Archers. now by the use of fire and steel. the prettiest wench I ever saw. had. and passionately attached to his mother's memory. he beat him not enough; for better he had died under the rod. . pudding headed. or an adventurous trafficker. these people wandered up and down France. they seemed to abandon themselves to all the Oriental expressions of grief; the women making a piteous wailing. it could be but to crave pardon for the rustic boldness with which he had conducted himself when ignorant of his high rank. contrary to the laws of God and man. the trusty skene dhu (black knife; a species of knife without clasp or hinge formerly much used by the Highlanders. equipped. or one who was. then. and not worthy of serious consideration. He has.