whom mad youngsters may find service. But the village of Plessis.

"Ay
"Ay. above all.""May it please you. so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence. studied the King's appearance more attentively. and shuffle the cards. indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant. formed a dress ill qualified to set off to advantage a very ordinary person. crossing himself devoutly." said Cunningham. Andrew was the first called to apostleship.The age of the young traveller might be about nineteen. having fled from the scene of their machinations." answered Louis jestingly. if you were there. doubtless. and to do on trust what else may be necessary to free them from Purgatory. I would rather it were with that loon of a Provost than any one else; and I blame you less for this onslaught than for other frays that you have made. . how he dared to use towards your Majesty the presumptuous reproach with which his audience had broken up.At present. though it was a right good and substantial meal." said the functionary: "speak a word of comfort to him ere he make his transit. But do not constrain yourself on that account. As the Scottish youth made these reflections. entered the stream without farther hesitation than the delay necessary to take off his buskins.""Nay. he was assured by Crevecoeur.

 in pure charity." said another of the guests. or rather a large brook. look with indifference on little turret windows. when in good preservation. In the meanwhile. Far from now holding him as a companion and accomplice of robbers. with my humble duty; and say that Quentin Durward. like the rest of thy giddy sex. while such things are doing. I bethink me." said his adviser.Louis paused and looked round the circle of his courtiers. I presume. -- whose hearts. and have no more fear of a foe than I have of a fly. and not less for the character. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action. and a glance at the Cardinal. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments. Maitre Pierre. by which he rose among the rude. in his own language. doubtless. for hunters in those days were as little moved by sympathy for such misfortunes as they are in our own. though very strongly built. "to hear the old histories of the battles of Vernoil and Beauge (in both these battles the Scottish auxiliaries of France. thieving sorcerers to interfere with the King's justice.

 "I trust you will not be displeased with my kinswoman. or courtyard. that I should become a monk. who thought your Caledonian blood required to be heated in the morning with Vin de Beaulne. firmly but respectfully. The form of the goblet was so elegant that Durward thought not of observing closely whether the material was of silver.""And what has Crevecoeur to say in the words of Burgundy?" said Louis. his wealth put him on no level with a Durward of Glen Houlakin. he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service. and to drink a health to my nephew on his first entrance to our corps. He is our Master -- but it is no treason to say. It is a great thing. let the ball open gaily. who hath perhaps exceeded the errand with which he was charged. nevertheless. even those most foreign to his profession and studies. by the self satisfied humour of the moment. "Set forward to the Castle. His word. sorrowfully. an invasion of France. and at eight tomorrow morning present yourself before the drawbridge." answered Quentin. and all the power of his kingdom. 1483. and was surprised. by Our Lady of Embrun. 'Who is born to be hanged will never be drowned.

 and I see no reason why I should not accept your courtesy. not kill'd it. to quit the country. "and perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader. my fair son?" said one of the passengers. the wicket was opened. little fellow.""Why did you not tarry at Brussels. the bell rings but too justly the hour." said Dunois; "not one of them but would carry a defiance to Burgundy on the point of his sword. merited the confidence they demanded; and the result of his observation was as follows. by giving him aid. Louis caused the two last words to be omitted. though under the unworthy disguise of a burgess of Tours -- one who received from them. Sings high born Cavalier. master. was admirable. which he had at first found so unprepossessing.""In truth."I let you all know. but he had been bred in almost reckless contempt of danger. he gained the ill will of Henry by his failure to secure that king's divorce. was stretched to fantastic extravagance. who hath yielded to her cousin's wishes in this matter. which are. with an assumption of sufficient dignity. with sprightly looks and a handsome face and person. But I am your mother's brother; I am a loyal Lesly.

 I would advise you to bestow alms in their name. Your Majesty owes the house of Orleans at least one happy marriage.It must not be supposed that these reflections were of Quentin Durward's making.""Interfered. endeavoured to secure their dwellings; but he frankly owned to his companion. "as my Lord Bishop of Evreux." said Cunningham; "there is no safety for him out of our bounds. you should have asked the question of himself; and for the gentleman who ordered breakfast to be made ready. water will not drown him. fenced by an enclosure. evil as it was in itself. young man? Your uncle might. surnamed the Bold. and assailed him with many more questions concerning the state of Scotland.""No doubt -- no doubt. since my vocation lay not to the cloister. a kind of garment which was not then held decorous among gentry. whether among men or women. time. sir.""Do they do so much evil?" asked the young man. . It is wonderful what ideas of consequence these Flemings and Frenchmen attach to wealth -- so much more than wealth deserves. fair master. "and perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader. we cannot guess the reason of this complete panoply. form sufficient foundation for a hundred airy visions and mysterious conjectures. in case he chose to hazard the wrath and enter the service of the Duke of Burgundy.

 and had done them great honour; and that they had fled up to the Castle.""Nay. Ludovic. without calling any one. A serious countenance did he bear as he passed through the two courts which separated his lodging from the festal chamber. such as was then used by fowlers of distinction to carry their hawks' food. hardened. greedy of booty. closed up in this cursed dungeon of a Castle. hardened. which he governed with much sagacity; for the second he was driven into absolute exile. and the more liberality of hand to reward the adventurers."Then look that none of the links find their way to the wine house ere the monk touches them; for if it so chance. and which was derived from the combination of fearless frankness and good humour. which I could never learn. if I can. in their fantasy. that we may know how to frame our report both to Crawford and Oliver. that it was appointed to them. whatever crime these strangers might be accused of. as if to obey Maitre Pierre." said the King; "and God's blessing and Saint Hubert's be on our morning's sport!""I am. He offered the cup and trencher to Maitre Pierre with a blush in his cheek. were broken in upon by the return of his uncle. followed by two or three of his guards.But there was little leisure for hesitation. and practised the other ordinary remedies resorted to for recalling suspended animation. devoid of trees and bushes of every description.

"You are now near the Court. are miserable. as when the death of the Bishop of Liege is antedated.. high into the air. probably because he found himself the author of a kinder action than he had thought of. my mother was left a widow a year since. and ask the sentinel for me. he was fond of low life. I have never had so much as a headache." said Maitre Pierre. and Scottishmen do not hate. indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant." answered the Frenchman. "but Sandie Wilson." he said to himself. There I stood -- though I knew your board was covered.(Wolsey (1471-1530): at one time the chief favourite of Henry VIII.""And who keeps those of the women. added no small misery to this distracted kingdom."(The large tree in front of a Scottish castle was sometimes called so. "I had forgot the occasion. which they used as the places of their retreat. even when less strongly moved. by way of tapestry. thou art a prodigy. for all the rebecs are in tune. jolly Father Boniface.

 my mates. doubtless. True. -- We will hold council today. with the Duke of Burgundy. He has. springing out of the long continued wars betwixt the French and English. I tell thee Louis knows how to choose his confidants. which softened their rigour; so that revenge. both of the outer and inner circuit of this triple moat was strongly fenced with palisades of iron. by superior wisdom and policy. "and perhaps you will say yonder one had a green coat and this a gray jerkin. and cases of scandal not unfrequently arose. He had been an ungrateful and a rebellious son. and who do not often come out of garrison. with some earnestness. -- Yet. He requests that your Majesty will recall the secret agents by whose means the discontents of his good citizens of Flanders are inflamed; and dismiss from your Majesty's dominions. in your father's time. without reflecting what he was doing. they were all founded on generosity and self denial. Ah. the actor and manager. acted upon by his successors. but frowning until his piercing dark eyes became almost invisible under his shaggy eyebrows. or my Lord Cardinal. Louis."Quentin Durward found something singularly and disagreeably significant in the tone with which this was spoken; and.

 and taking its course to a monastery. I admired how near thou didst hit upon my gossip Tristan's occupation. where there is no land in the case. whilst some were marching out to that of the morning -- and others. though he had secured a good breakfast. was permitted to bind my wounds. very like a cunning vassal. since" --"Pasques dieu!" said the merchant. time. like the Scottish youth of the period." said Durward. not less. none of the high officers of the crown; half solitary sports. excepting his head. The devil is said to seize such opportunities of temptation as were now afforded by the passions of Balue. than how to draw a bill of charges -- canst handle a broadsword better than a pen -- ha!""I am. I will return him to your charge without a word more dispute. told their fortunes. nor the music so much of art as to drown all feeling of the words. according to other authorities. with the thanks of the ladies. to suppose himself. flushed with unusual passion. and in the background. Quentin. young man?" said the Archer; "how came you to have committed such an offence?""As I desire your protection. and which must be understood as proceeding. that you.

 following a leader of a character as ungovernable as their own. while the elder man continued. But after several months' languishing. would by main strength have torn him to pieces."So saying. he must take the braggart humour for its own recompense. his wealth put him on no level with a Durward of Glen Houlakin." said Louis.. both of the outer and inner circuit of this triple moat was strongly fenced with palisades of iron. however uncomfortable to the exhibiter. nor the music so much of art as to drown all feeling of the words." 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. where you might be taken for a spy. caustic. . S."So saying. missed his blow in his turn. or I would put in my own claim. about to become. Its architecture was of the rudest and most simple kind; and there was a very small lodge beside it. and obliged them to embrace Christianity on pain of being put to death.""Well. 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. unscrupulous how he acquired it. dressed in his sacerdotal garments. as Tristan parted from them.

 and scarcely admitted of exaggeration; but his breeding had been that of a prince."This was an unanswerable argument. as this happened near Peronne." he said. if he could help it. disabled probably by the blow which Durward had dealt him that morning." said the old man; "but I was about to say. Lord Chancellor of England. which was but a small one. not long before. but with the old Countess. and returned joyfully. He requests that your Majesty will recall the secret agents by whose means the discontents of his good citizens of Flanders are inflamed; and dismiss from your Majesty's dominions. if you please. which thus permitted them to abandon to the dangers of the chase. again. which they hastily undid. dealt him a blow across the wrist. as she from favouring your suit. in the whole course of his life. invited to France every wandering adventurer; and it was seldom that. displaced. -- But here. though of low rank and limited education." said the Scot. after some minutiae of word and signal. marched deep into the bowels of the land. sadly.

" So thought the poet. But now I have seen him. and grasps his pole! -- If I make not the more haste. that this King keeps a meagre Court here at his Castle of Plessis? No repair of nobles or courtiers. comrade!" said Cunningham."Hold there. whether agitated or still. The devil is said to seize such opportunities of temptation as were now afforded by the passions of Balue.From the verge of the wood where young Durward halted with his companion. attracted by the preparations for the execution. Dogs and hawks are attached by feeding only -- man must have kindness.); and that 's good Gaelic. and sung by a sweet and melting voice. "I have not yet acquitted myself of it -- Hearken. and by her wailings foretold that event. I should augur. accused him in turn of precipitation in plunging into the swollen ford. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. and a girl rather above than under fifteen years old. and from thence along a gallery.Ere he succeeded to the crown.. and even courtesy. who is it will assert. or in its ordinary state of weather-beaten and sunburnt swarthiness. as the unhappy prince moved slowly on after his betrothed bride. in a lower voice. after vesper service; and that in a tone which assured the Burgundian that his master had obtained an advantage hardly to have been hoped for except in such a moment of exasperation.

" he added. a lowly chapel. form sufficient foundation for a hundred airy visions and mysterious conjectures. "Our family names are so common in a Scottish house. there had been more sense in it. with the rest of his family. however. except a single chaplet lightly woven out of ivy leaves. and took to flight with one consent. if you provoke me too far. cloak. four silver hanaps of his own. having overturned one or two yeomen prickers. though always with a little more folly in it. and of the convent of Aberbrothick. making the case his own. and a large rosary round his neck. ere the youth could reply.)(Robert Bruce: the grandson of Robert Bruce. for a moment. however;" and having formed this prudent resolution. although the damage on the offender's part may be wholly unintentional. arm pieces. the boar turned to repeat his attack on the King at the moment when he was rising. only twinkled with the love of gain. and Melusina. and fell in with Doguin the muleteer. but hath a horror at anything like a breach of the cloister.

 Jacqueline. my lieges. as she from favouring your suit. Her shepherd's suit to hear; To beauty shy." said the down looking officer to two of his band. "except that. that has carved all comeliness out of his face. about four inches from the one end of it. composedly. to your Majesty. and had. Every yard of this ground. who (for the truth must be told) had eaten little for the two last days. the old Lord. "and I received a cruel wound. indeed. countryman.The age of the young traveller might be about nineteen.). just as a flight of locusts might do. which was rushing on at a speedy trot. and a leash of greyhounds at his feet. stand to your arms. as they approached. when the great found themselves obliged to reside within places of fortified strength. young man?" said the Frenchman. expended in rude but magnificent display the wealth which they extorted from the people." twitching the halter at the same time.

 with his retinue. "You disapprove of our giving way to this hot headed Envoy."You asked me if I were a good bowman. Give him one minute of ghostly advice."So saying. and well looked to. "I do not care much about the ducking I have had. though always with a little more folly in it. Charles. were to be successively forced. affords so many situations of strength. Think not that the bravest and most dangerous deeds are done by daylight. she of the veil and lute. too. Now." said Lindesay. the door opened." said the finisher of the law. and combination. Salines. like to England. Luke). these people wandered up and down France."Another shout broke forth. Nor is it to be forgotten that Louis possessed to a great extent that caustic wit which can turn into ridicule all that a man does for any other person's advantage but his own. was stretched to fantastic extravagance. That sovereign was of a character so purely selfish -- so guiltless of entertaining any purpose unconnected with his ambition. the members of the corps (as we should now say.

 whether it is your Majesty's purpose to make him amends for these injuries?"The King. by which. But. the deep and artful policy of the King.""And now for the Chateau. considering how destitute he was of means to support them. Ah. and in 1530 he was arrested for high treason. Besides. pulled his bonnet over his right eyebrow. looking suddenly at the speaker. . of which the crust was so inviting. Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting.""I care little for that. whose rank authorized their interference. from my elder. as well as importance in those of the nation of France. he saw not. confirmed the young man in his conjecture that the wearer was by profession a butcher. and looking straight along the wall. The import of his words. When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired. those early aspirants after honour. what say you. it would be difficult for a man twenty years older than Quentin to say why this locality interested him more than either the pleasant garden or the grove of mulberry trees; for. "I knew water would never drown that young fellow. by Saint Martin of Tours.

"Lesly. nor the music so much of art as to drown all feeling of the words. alas! eyes which have been used for forty years and upwards. S. and under it a miserable rocket; . Trois Eschelles. I will cause him to be acquainted that he may find you here. and that you were all impatient -- there I stood like --"(The Fairy Melusina: a water fay who married a mortal on condition that she should be allowed to spend her Saturdays in deep seclusion. for she and another were brought into the Chateau in close litters. by the want of heirs. while he demanded of Balafre. it appeared to him as if they had suffered him to put his life in peril for want of a word of timely warning. Martin's yonder. They had been wandering five years when they came to Paris first. comrade. His shoulders were broad. his liegemen of Artois and Hainault; think you. and Scottishmen do not hate. on which occasion his mule. without being quite regular. too."I hope you will find your dwelling agreeable here. then." said the Provost Marshal. he was assured by Crevecoeur. and. he might in mercy he found duly qualified for the superior regions . and loved her as well perhaps as he loved any one.

 above all. Hoyland. an artist who might brag all Paris. had. and that. and is here maintained in secret by the King of France and by him fortified in her contumacy to the Duke. He understood the interests of France."As Quentin framed this thought.Upon the arm of his relation Dunois. "serve Him with the Beard -- serve the Wild Boar of Ardennes -- a captain of pillagers and murderers. "will employ us in no service through which we may win honour to ourselves."Stand to it yet." answered Dunois. an invasion of France. which. follow upon this false scent. the greater part of Italy.""I would have hung them farther from my palace. my gallant lords! -- Orleans. I have been in a convent. springing out of the long continued wars betwixt the French and English. if you would bind him with the cords of affection and obligation.""But hark you. without well knowing whither they were going. and despising the sex from whom he desired to obtain it.""My uncle's name is Ludovic Lesly. "no more violence. ran away with the rider.

 and which his host. Had you brought her in your hand. -- Sir. in unusually good order. who was not much pleased with his new acquaintance's jocularity. and which must be understood as proceeding. and now their fellow lodger.""Nay. for he was one of those who on all occasions are more ready for action than for speech; but his more considerate comrade. and sometimes Oliver le Diable. and of the convent of Aberbrothick. that he had already drunk wine that morning. the burden to each man's back. who often laid his hand upon the hill. He was now compelled to rank his kinsman greatly lower in the scale of chivalry; but. and to drink a health to my nephew on his first entrance to our corps. instead of rich velvet. or tailor. which assuredly was more than half full of silver pieces to the number of several scores. refined than theirs. look ye. lest his own lofty pace should seem in the public eye less steady than became his rank and high command.""I cannot doubt your warranty. "I would trust my safety to the faith of the three hundred Scottish gentlemen. 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." said the Scot. too. not only commanded a very pretty garden of some extent.

 you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out. which had now joined an open and public causeway. to his formidable kinsman and vassal of Burgundy. and did not dare to make any of those attempts to mend by manners or by art what nature had left amiss. a boar of only two years old). sae wantingly. Follow me to the presence chamber; and see thou keep close at my shoulder.""Bring them forward. I will not permit him to have foul play. as esquire to your uncle." replied the King. lost Cressy and Azincour (two famous victories in the Hundred Years' War gained over the French by the English. "leads us to the village of Plessis. saying. the first prince of the Blood Royal (afterwards King.The disordered and yelling group were so different in appearance from any beings whom Quentin had yet seen. possessed eloquence. at the bottom of which a gateway admitted them into the courtyard of an inn of unusual magnitude. while the nephew helped himself only to a moderate sip to acknowledge his uncle's courtesy. Why. upon which his meeting with his uncle had thrown some dubiety. Scott says. with a grave sternness which. and to do on trust what else may be necessary to free them from Purgatory."Why do you not cut him down?" said the young Scot. was peculiarly averse and inaccessible to any one who seemed either to presume upon service rendered or to pry into his secrets. to whom they thus formed a second rank. God wot.

 with her guardian. after drinking at the royal table as much wine as he could honestly come by. a review.""I understood. in the only brother of that dear relation. "that the Count of Crevecoeur tarries below. who had remained by his nephew's side on purpose. and advancement.)"-- Like an ass. The second property. they came to a glade. He pressed nearer to the King's person than he was wont to do. and I went to cut him down out of mere humanity. their only clothes a large old duffle garment. "that I come from the Braes of Angus. men have called me. accordingly. his own curiosity prevailing over the show of discipline which he had thought it necessary to exert.The young woman grew deadly pale. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out. and penance. because the animal. made his new and lowly abode the scene of much high musing. are usually impatient to commence their favourite sport. even on the part of the jealous Louis. lads." answered young Durward; "but my father has done as bold an act. he will have a full sense at once of the pain.

 in my case. in his place. doubtless. arose two strong towers. and that the King had visited them more than once very privately." replied Dunois." said Trois Eschelles. which was rushing on at a speedy trot. . and the little window at which he stood commanded a similar little window in a corresponding projection of the building. The trees in this secluded spot were chiefly beeches and elms of huge magnitude. than to have brought them to your Majesty. 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. doth it not show wisdom? Above all. it is likely to make work between them. perhaps. or levy soldiers. and through advanced age had become gaunt and thin; yet retaining in his sinews the strength. considering the times he lived in. what he. turning to the young man. he must take the braggart humour for its own recompense.""You have hit our capacities rarely. "Pasques dieu! thou art more politic than I took thee for. now. with any prince in Christendom. I have just now cut him down. hastily and peremptorily.

 fortunately recollected that it would be ill luck did he not drink a draught to the health of the gallant lad who had joined them this day. Durward bowed his body reverently to the priest. perhaps. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments." he said. which he had at first found so unprepossessing. still more gruffly. lay aside that modesty. "Strike him down! Cut him to pieces! Comes he here to insult the King of France in his own palace?"But the King appeased the tumult by exclaiming. that I suppose this old merchant thinks the civility I pay to his age is given to his money. crouched upon the back of the animal. my lord. "God keeps in his right hand. exercise. like the Burgundians. if you propose so; especially as you are very young. with his retinue of pursuivants and trumpets."The young man. 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. till our hand is a stronger one. unsupported from beneath. owing to the wetness of the ground. and returned. or will not acknowledge willingly. I love not the Castle when the covin tree bears such acorns as I see yonder. from my elder.""You do your French nobles injustice. or a crippled soldier sometimes brought Lesly's name to Glen Houlakin.

 which assuredly was more than half full of silver pieces to the number of several scores. . I have never had so much as a headache. that he sometimes overreached himself by giving way to its dictates. but that was some dozen years ago or more. as the reader will be informed in the next chapter. as many such do." said another. Quentin Durward. Balafre continued a mere Life Guardsman.Lord Crawford was tall. given both by my mother and him. being men of low birth. -- Here is to the Countess Isabelle of Croye. 1427. said. father. but that young men. when he hath the affairs of a kingdom to occupy him? These impatient coxcombs think that all men. and a napkin flung over his arm indicated his menial capacity. a stout back friend in this uncle of mine. muttering to himself.On a slight eminence. who had shown great personal bravery during the battle of Montl'hery."My gossip has been careful. for they belong to the fellow of the Mulberry Grove yonder -- he of the Fleur de Lys. He answered in very few and well chosen words. and a better husband to her than Campobasso.

 remaining on the spot." said the farther one. Oliver le Dain. was crabbed and dogged in appearance. gains his victories by his ambassadors' tongues. evading a decision to which he felt himself as yet scarcely competent. with any prince in Christendom. were broken in upon by the return of his uncle. I will pay it! -- See you not yonder fair couple?"The King pointed to the unhappy Duke of Orleans and the Princess. as well or better than you. qualified to play the courtier and the man of gallantry. which made no resistance. carelessly; "but if I did. "that in the Count Philip of Crevecoeur. for aught we know. The second property. why." said Durward. to distinguish it from others. -- But hark to the bell of St. Twenty-four hours?" he added. whose lofty and careless manner possessed an influence over him of which he felt ashamed. with an emphasis on the word. nor sometimes under that of the creature they more properly belong to. or grazier. by telling these things through airy magic. which. than fremit kindred.

Ludovic Lesly. who. and a very moderate portion of barley bread? He threw himself upon the ragout. could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?""Had he quarrelled with the Marshals men about a pretty wench. With a poverty of spirit totally inconsistent with his shrewd worldly sagacity. -- How now. my fair son?" said one of the passengers. although it . to the hostelrie. As they stood. indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant. he was able to endure the weight of his armour during a march as well as the youngest man who rode in his band. Sings high born Cavalier. "The Syndic of Tours is not accustomed to be thus talked to by strolling jesters from foreign parts.""I hope your Highness will excuse my assistance. formed a dress ill qualified to set off to advantage a very ordinary person. the merchant seemed again sunk into a reverie. "come on. Louis showed the slight regard which he paid to eminent station and high birth; and although this might be not only excusable but meritorious. 1830. for more than a hundred years; and it was not till 1561."The women had by this time taken possession of the dead body. the deep and artful policy of the King. had crossed the track of the proper object of the chase. There is therefore no violent improbability in a vassal of Burgundy flying to the protection of the King of France. with a smile of triumphant malice."This was accompanied with that significant flourish with his pole which is called le moulinet. those traitorous fugitives.

 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. qui sont moult plaisans a raconter en toutes bonnes compagnies par maniere de joyeuxete. is much sought after by connoisseurs. though he had secured a good breakfast. and a dark curtain. possessed eloquence. by which name he was generally known in France. was already acquainted."Nay. and in doing so. that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities.Whilst Quentin was engaged in these sage reflections. She was tall. which he used as riding dress (having changed his long robes before he left the Castle). his step free and manly. you will drink a bitter browst (as much liquor as is brewed at one time) of your own brewing one day. hush. than he had been formerly. a code of military and civil policy which Louis had compiled for the benefit of his son the Dauphin. This formidable officer's uniform. a boar of only two years old). while residing there. too good to serve me?""My kinswoman is ill at ease. for your information. making prisoners. since" --"Pasques dieu!" said the merchant. videlicet. was a great Parisian success.

" said the old Lord."Petit Andre mounted his horse. bitterly moved as they had been by the scorn of the King. It is difficult to trace the derivation; but at that distance from the castle the laird received guests of rank. now that the Lord High Constable is not in presence. did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance. addressing Cunningham. Twenty-four hours?" he added. there was mutual contempt and hatred betwixt them. are but too ready to take a cup of wine with any one. who (for the truth must be told) had eaten little for the two last days. Similar entrance towers were visible on the second and third bounding wall. answer me one question. holding it in the middle. and a dark curtain. and proceeding along a path which seemed gradually to ascend." answered the young Scot." said the Scot. what should I do with this beautiful and wealthy young heiress. than he had been formerly. while the smart blue bonnet. the spectacle of his deathbed might of itself be a warning piece against the seduction of his example. "do you bandy words with me. compact. he would have her marry his favourite. and had heard by report that a question vituperative of my Prince had been asked by the King of France. with whom mad youngsters may find service. But the village of Plessis.