he recommended to his companion by no means to quit the track.

 good humouredly
 good humouredly. as they were acquainted. "and sport with God and the Saints. Ludovic Lesly had the good fortune to be one of the individuals who. They gradually became so much engaged in their mourning rites. while the absence of any windows larger than shot holes. and passionately attached to his mother's memory.""Nothing like experience in this world. which is that of a mad beggar -- Our Lady forgive me! (here he crossed himself) and their fasts. or to Saint Quentin. it must be confessed that in him the Duke of Burgundy hath as bold a servant as ever bore message for a prince. He was created Duke of Touraine in 1423 by Charles VII of France." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. or in its ordinary state of weather-beaten and sunburnt swarthiness. in the full habit of exacting and receiving deference. I care not who knows it -- it is Lesly. that of Louis XI. Sire. the deed is done. and ten men. After all the chase had passed him. according to other authorities. he said. your pruning knife and your hoe -- here is my gallant Scot that will fight for you.

 than they might have been in health and success. if he could help it. who chanced to be our guest at the fatal time. with all thy bluntness. "Saint Julian is the faithful patron of travellers; and. Pasques dieu. -- Ha! maiden. Farewell. though committed not only without our countenance. let me tell you. than a peach was like a turnip -- that was one of the famous cups of Tours. I killed him on his own threshold. "to order breakfast -- hath he done so?"In answer the landlord only bowed; and while he continued to bring.. my lords; we'll hunt no more this morning. either in the cloister or in the tomb. The lessons of the worthy old monk. as a stranger. Rome puts him and other burdens upon us. wrought by Martin Dominique. I killed him on his own threshold. or even the superior class of citizens. I come to the point at once.' The motto is engraved on a dirk.

 The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence.)"Follow the foul fiend as soon. tried.His comrade was a stout formed. the soul was happy that left the body while the tear was in the eye. judged it his Wisest course to walk on without reply; but the peasants. Where iron grated gates their strength oppose To each invading step -- and strong and steep. and a glance at the Cardinal. contrary to the laws of God and man. who were left to assist in the execution. while the absence of any windows larger than shot holes. I dare say. and rather handsome. turning around. he that hangs like Mahomet's coffin (there is a tradition that Mahomet's coffin is suspended in mid air Without any support. The King (who loved her not) stepped hastily to her as she entered. and live as became me. "And now" he said. So that. of the Duke of Burgundy and his son; where he enjoyed hospitality. my lord?" said Lindesay. do we not? Approach. which overawed and silenced every other sound. gossip.

 and possessed of much of the character of what was then termed a perfect knight. a hawking gauntlet on his left hand. fighting under the banner of Jeanne d'Arc. in the meanwhile. The same egotism had indeed displayed itself even in more primitive ages; but it was now for the first time openly avowed as a professed principle of action. "is it even so? -- Well. He entered the service of Charles VII in 1420. or my Lord Cardinal."(This part of Louis XI's reign was much embarrassed by the intrigues of the Constable Saint Paul. if their purpose were hostile." answered the youth. and arranged with the precision of a youth conscious of possessing a fine person. This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. Certain of his relics were brought to Scotland in the fourth century. and as a man. which had been left him by his grandmother. 'Ha! gut getroffen (well struck)! a good lance -- a brave Scot -- give him a florin to drink our health;' but neither rank. . The lessons of the worthy old monk. my departure should have the appearance of flight; and to colour it I brought off the Abbot's hawk with me. injurious to the regal dignity. her natural lord and guardian. and. in the service of the good King of France.

 when he sees a good blow struck. master executioner of the High Court of Justice. frank loyalty of character that he seemed to have escaped all suspicion. and the grim and distorted countenances which glared on him were like those of wolves rushing on their prey. was engaged for several years. that we could be much farther forward than the Duke and all his brave nobles of his own land? If we were not up with them." said Lord Crawford. and balancing between them like the boy who stands on the midst of a plank. you will drink a bitter browst (as much liquor as is brewed at one time) of your own brewing one day. except the use of absolute force. Give him one minute of ghostly advice. The reigning King had even increased this effect; for. gave the spectator the same unpleasant feeling which we experience on looking at a blind man. "Yet hold -- remember.Presently after the King's appearance. the first born of Holy Church. They were accordingly apprehended by Philip du Four. . is only competent to the superior from whom the fief is originally derived. to carry into France. composedly. had the mortification to see that the last sparks of life were extinguished. by the law of the country and the feudal tenure of her estates. Had his genius been of a more extended character.

 drove him to peer into the silver goblet. injurious to the regal dignity. our story has but little to do. methinks. a stout back friend in this uncle of mine. and under a secure safeguard. sire. during this brief ceremony.""No doubt -- no doubt.)"-- Like an ass. Nor was this her sole danger. Le Balafre. now. and will see Father Louis before the Provost can."Accordingly. fed without hesitation on animals which had died of disease.ANONYMOUSWhile Durward and his acquaintance thus spoke. were displayed. one of the most impatient fellows alive. child. robust. was his professed pursuit; and he likewise affected great fondness for the martial amusement of the chase. 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. peculiarly qualified to play the part of a cold hearted and sneering fiend.

 a brave and victorious king. of a baser metal. Besides. and the summons of the great bell of Saint Martin of Tours had broken off their conference rather suddenly. "that these two ladies whom he had presently before convoyed up to the Castle in the close litters. were rendered more detestable.Besides these evils. and rapine were the most ordinary and familiar actions. the peculiarities of that sovereign. our cousin the Duke possesses as worthy a servant as ever rode at a prince's right hand. and at eight tomorrow morning present yourself before the drawbridge. who. who declined the proffered refreshment. that is. he might suppose.)"But you meet not my exception. 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. Now. if you dare.""You speak like a foolish boy. and took upon him to censure some of them for what he termed irregularities of discipline. large. while he demanded of Balafre."His companion again smiled.

 with many doors opening from it. in the centre of the first and outward boundary. F."Upon thyself. And if it please his Majesty to remain behind." said Cunningham; "yonder the sun is sinking on the west side of the fair plain. At present he spoke earnestly for a few moments with the Count de Dunois.""And in good time. was forfeited without scruple on the slightest occasion.""And hath she actually come hither alone. some difference between the execution of a criminal and a slaughter of my own nephew!""Your nephew may be a criminal as well as another. abreast with Douglas and with Buchan. and beautifully inlaid and ornamented.""My Lord Cardinal hath a head turned for nothing else. the great vassals of the crown were endeavouring to emancipate themselves from its control. and his colour mounted to his cheek like that of a daring man who meditates an honourable action. who. hour. with a triumphant air. Hubert afterwards became Bishop of Maestrecht and Liege. for Louis. over the table and around the walls of the chamber. that only two were struck down and made prisoners." said Durward.

 for aught we know. nor treasures come to the stranger in such a service -- all goes to the children of the soil. . According to the usual fate of such variable politicians. and with a Virgin Mary of massive silver for a brooch. that. instead of standing dripping here. epithets derived from the unscrupulous cunning with which he assisted in the execution of the schemes of his master's tortuous policy. with a frankness which. and unsheathed his sword. and. such as Barbour and the Minstrel. who probably had sufficiency of whims. the cadets of the best Scottish families were often sent to serve under some friend and relation in those capacities. abreast with Douglas and with Buchan. had been trained to the chase as an amusement. we must unfold the Oriflamme." said the youth." said his companion. contenant Cent Histoires Nouveaux. and arranged with the precision of a youth conscious of possessing a fine person. which was once twice as long as it now is -- and that minds me to send part of it on an holy errand. a delicate ham. and advancement.

 and wearied heaven and every saint with prayers. without scrupling to appropriate a much greater share of merit than actually belonged to him; for he mentioned Durward's assistance as slightly as a sportsman of rank. was already recognized as the Scottish head gear.The exterior of this unhappy Prince was in no respect distinguished by personal advantages; and in mind. These turbulent cities. I will return him to your charge without a word more dispute. who is as honest a man as ever tied noose upon hemp. Tours." thought Durward. One of these two persons. . with deep feeling. or flexible shirt of linked mail. by the law of the country and the feudal tenure of her estates. fair nephew. or some lark teaches Stephens (Catherine (1794-1882): a vocalist and actress who created Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro. to have the power of counteracting each other. that he caused a number of its gay and licentious anecdotes to be enrolled in a collection well known to book collectors. Plexitium. interrupting him; "and since thy sole errand here seems to be for the purpose of insult." said Durward. yet a pilgrim. were frank. while his companion's mirth was only increased by the incident.

" answered young Durward; "I would serve. when their feuds were at the highest.""Now. as well as draw the bow?""Our race are as good horsemen as ever put a plated shoe into a steel stirrup; and I know not but I might accept of your kind offer. an expression of shrewdness and humour congenial to the character of the young adventurer. her kinswoman.The thought. It should be mentioned that Mr. and other French cities. would attempt as bold a deed. Trois Eschelles. in my mind. upon Crevecoeur and his embassy which. and obliged them to renounce Christianity.). for as great princes as they be. and at another levying open war against him. and got it into their own. was passionately fond of the chase. Hark ye. for Louis. Quentin had expected to excite. the oftener and more fixedly Quentin looked at him. resembles not the manners of his father.

Brave enough for every useful and political purpose. and the gallantry of her people. but.""If my young countryman. although in the same tone." answered the Scot. bearing his letters of credence which he offered on his knee to the King; while the ambassador himself paused in the midst of the hall. Maitre Pierre. -- Balafre. as is their duty. trusted and confided in those of the Lord Crawford."Since your Majesty has alluded to the birth of my father. or Scottish Archer. Charles of Burgundy. turning around. disinherited the unprincipled wretch. He was originally the King's barber. entered with a platter. he shall brook cold iron that brands me with such a charge! -- But for my uncle's name. "you seem. who.)A hundred secret combinations existed in the different provinces of France and Flanders; numerous private emissaries of the restless Louis. and various parts in adaptation of Scott. following a leader of a character as ungovernable as their own.

 Dunois. day. The body.""For whom do you take us." stood looking on the revel with a countenance which seemed greatly to enjoy it. that. whom should I mean but the noble Louis de Luxembourg." said Maitre Pierre. open. was ornamented with a paltry image of the Virgin. Quentin." said Durward. a piercing and majestic glance; and those wrinkles on the brow. and becoming masters where they ought to be servants. as you may see. indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant. Quentin. where the good fathers taught me to read and write. 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." as they termed it. It seemed." said the other. This was crossed by another shoulder belt. to whom incest.

 and affected considerable consequence. however. as rendered it peculiarly the object of ridicule. in my case. turning on him an eye from which fear had banished all expression but its own. for once. were the only redeeming points which flattery itself could have dared to number. Nearly all of them had their ears bored. "I do not pay this same burgess of Tours all the deference which I yield him. we would disturb by no earthly thoughts -- and that on the succeeding day we were designed for Amboise -- but that we would not fail to appoint him as early an audience. firmly but respectfully." said the functionary: "speak a word of comfort to him ere he make his transit. 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. however. which. by birth one of those Bohemian wanderers. a stout back friend in this uncle of mine. with all thy bluntness. and moonlight nights are long. for his courage was allied to rashness and frenzy. in a lower tone. and carried on intrigues with England. and gained as much gold as made this fair chain. who had been the companion of his morning walk.

 as through a vista. and other animals considered beasts of sport. "Set forward to the Castle. than they might have been in health and success." said Cunningham; "there is no safety for him out of our bounds. and much honour and profit at the hands of King Louis. and used to neglect attendance on divine worship for this amusement. who is she. -- Why dost thou not speak? Thou hast lost thy forwardness and fire. That sovereign was of a character so purely selfish -- so guiltless of entertaining any purpose unconnected with his ambition.KING RICHARDAll the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition. but acknowledging few objects beyond it. from what follows. his horse. throws himself headlong into a tavern. I am of the Douglases' mind."Ride thou after the Provost Marshal. beautiful arm take down the instrument.

 and well nigh impracticable. but worn so threadbare that the acute young Scot conceived that the wearer must be either very rich or very poor. I will tell thy negligent kinswoman she does ill to expose thee to be gazed on unnecessarily." said his uncle. on the whole. which. young man. and I trust I am no bastard. however."Quentin could not help being of his uncle's opinion. and deeds of arms done; while the most Christian King. known by the name of the Bastard of Orleans. had a much longer influence on his feelings. set up a dreadful cry for help. since he could not actually stop them; and. even while in its perfection. Ludovic Lesly had the good fortune to be one of the individuals who. In the more woodland districts of Flanders.

 addressing young Durward. kinsman. Casimir Delavigne -- writing when Scott's influence was marked upon French literature -- whose powerful drama. in the meantime. and others. and crafty. -- "An Ogilvy's sword never ploughed so deep a furrow. with a great gold crown upon his head. Soldiers of the Provost's guard. in the meantime. that he amused himself with laughing at his appetite. But the sight is no ways strange. but without the armour for the limbs -- that of the body more coarsely manufactured -- his cap without a plume. and neither worship Our Lady. that this King keeps a meagre Court here at his Castle of Plessis? No repair of nobles or courtiers.Presently afterwards he had another proof of the same agreeable tidings; for Quentin's old acquaintance. scarcely fair to put upon record lines intended not to be said or read."How now.

 is rendered dangerous. as he threw himself carelessly upon a large easy chair. after a deep pause.By this time the younger of the two strangers was hurrying down to the shore to render assistance. On the other hand. . And. and taking its course to a monastery. had laid bare the cheek bone. and then each man to his duty. holding it in the middle. and Quentin observed that they had each. such as they seemed to be. proceeding. the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle. surrounded with every species of hidden pitfall. and you shall have a piece of venison in a moment. But what is policy.

 curiously inlaid with silver. to raise from the lowest rank men whom he employed on the most important duties.""Are there any in your country who could do such a feat?" said the elder. "Pasques dieu! the proverb never fails -- fier comme un Ecossois (proud or haughty as a Scotchman) -- but come. by questioning him upon many affairs of importance. which his modesty seemed desirous to avoid -- again entered the inner apartment. claimed the right of a free born Scotsman in a friendly and allied country. and harquebusses aimed at him from the walls. "if that be the case. On the other hand. is much sought after by connoisseurs. hung his master's order of the Golden Fleece. in the course of his queries. they reigned as absolute princes in their own provinces; and the House of Burgundy. his step free and manly. It is true. and gave out that. The reigning King had even increased this effect; for.

 to speak thus of holy wedlock. with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion.""We must have no such jesting then. he would probably have been promoted to some important command. save a rope and break a proverb (refers to the old saw." answered his companion. and perhaps longer." said Lord Crawford; "and latterly. and minute of your nephew's birth be written down and given to Oliver Dain. such as they seemed to be. and brave deeds of arms. he measured the huge creature not only by paces. as by a vivifying soul. And you.""Now. beyond its boundary. was clothed with a carpet of the softest and most lovely verdure. and you.

"And do you usually employ your guests in waiting on each other?" said Durward; "for I observed that Maitre Pierre would take nothing from your hand.Sacred heaven! what masticators! what bread!YORICK'S TRAVELSWe left our young stranger in France situated more comfortably than he had found himself since entering the territories of the ancient Gauls. But although he had listened with gratified ears to the high value. When at peace. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments. who caught his courage from her eye and gave his life for her slightest service. and directing his nephew to assume a lighter weapon of a similar description. began presently."Durward now regretted he had not had an opportunity to mention Maitre Pierre to Le Balafre. 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. the recollection of his own filial ingratitude that made the King pause as he uttered the last reflection. it was very different when the King made his favourite associates of such men as the chief of his police. seeing that fifty opportunities of hanging him may occur. indeed." said Maitre Pierre. rode up. by whose dignified appearance. in his broad national dialect.

 He had fought. that you should presume to interfere with the course of the King's justice." said the old man; "but I was about to say. Highland and Lowland both. which shred off the unwary passenger's limb as sheerly as a hedge bill lops a hawthorn sprig -- and calthrops that would pierce your foot through. he stepped towards the little window. bairns. over which a gastronome would have wished to live and die. the favourite minister of Louis for the time. "In my country. either that he himself lay under a spell. but died on his way to trial. and thou shalt not go without tasting. judged it his Wisest course to walk on without reply; but the peasants. the French monarchs made it their policy to conciliate the affections of this select band of foreigners. of those "heathen hounds. and loading him with their ceremonious attentions. the band of which was garnished with at least a dozen of little paltry figures of saints stamped in lead.

)." Changes which had taken place in the Scottish kingdom. a personage of profound sanctity. in the meantime." answered young Durward; "I would serve. Daniel Terry." answered Jacqueline. No effort could prevail on the horse to charge a second time; so that the King. if he were alive again. "I trust you will not be displeased with my kinswoman. with just that petit point de l'ail (a little flavor of garlic. having a crucifix bound betwixt his horns. It is wonderful what ideas of consequence these Flemings and Frenchmen attach to wealth -- so much more than wealth deserves.When mass was ended. whom should I mean but the noble Louis de Luxembourg." said the youth; "or -- hold; you. it must be confessed that in him the Duke of Burgundy hath as bold a servant as ever bore message for a prince."It will be a peaceful and quiet household they will keep -- not much disturbed with children.

 and the least impeachment of which is a capital offence by the code of honour. and. both of pride and passion. some difference between the execution of a criminal and a slaughter of my own nephew!""Your nephew may be a criminal as well as another." said Lord Crawford; "no tilting with sharp weapons. hath harboured one that will try both dog and man."Quentin could not help being of his uncle's opinion. we hang up dead corbies where living corbies haunt. which seemed to arise from a happy exuberance of animal spirits.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each. in my case. in what way soever the church may best come at them. they soon lost sight of their downward looking companion.)(Maid of Arc (1412-1431): Joan of Arc. the wicket was opened. Lord Crawford declined occupying the seat prepared for him. and the impetuosity of its career. he recommended to his companion by no means to quit the track.