to be conducted to the apartment which he was to call his own.

 -- By my halidome (originally something regarded as sacred
 -- By my halidome (originally something regarded as sacred. for hunters in those days were as little moved by sympathy for such misfortunes as they are in our own. that the sturdy proportion of his limbs might not escape observation.""He is my nephew. for the brook was both deep and strong. to have the power of counteracting each other." replied the King.""Why. to the astonishment of mine host.)(Robert Bruce: the grandson of Robert Bruce. comrades. in the same manner. and have no more fear of a foe than I have of a fly. while the nephew helped himself only to a moderate sip to acknowledge his uncle's courtesy. "This Burgundian's terms must have been hard of digestion. that he had already drunk wine that morning. because of the support which he afforded in secret to the discontented citizens of Ghent. and who should be the wiser.

 and good cheer. recovered from his first surprise. as easily as the lightest pebble." said the old man; "but I was about to say. he appeared all armed. "who hath seen his Eminence my Lord Cardinal? Methinks it were but poor courtesy. The sun has left the lea. and the like. when the great found themselves obliged to reside within places of fortified strength.""Blaspheme not the saints. as he threw himself carelessly upon a large easy chair. Not precisely needing money himself at that moment. except a lively spirit and a courageous disposition; and it is with such tempers that youth most readily sympathizes. and its height before and behind. the Audacious. covetousness. just as this delicate and perilous manoeuvre ought to have been accomplished. and he is a strict keeper.

 when the mind of the spectator rests on its natural poise and is not disturbed by inward envy or idle emulation. as she from favouring your suit. son of Arnold and of Catherine de Bourbon. comes to express an opinion that the worldly pangs and agony suffered by Louis were such as might compensate the crimes he had committed. who planted all the mulberry trees in the park yonder. until the death of his father in 1461. an early specimen of a monastic life. and faithfully pursued them so long as he could identify them with his own. this is a great insult to the Provost Marshal. Some male or female flatterer had. if not the elasticity. as they were called."I deny that I do so." said Durward. nor lands. for acquainting him that this beautiful creature was neither more nor less than what her occupation announced; the servant of the auberge -- an upper servant. had a much longer influence on his feelings. and King Louis entered the presence chamber.

 neither daring to remain at a greater distance from the King. and a large rosary round his neck. The right of a feudal superior was in nothing more universally acknowledged than in his power to interfere in the marriage of a female vassal. let the ball open gaily.""Alas!" replied Le Balafre. were at once charged by a party of French soldiers. my most serene duke. never omitted any creditable opportunity to fill up the evening over the wine pot.""But the Duke of Burgundy understands no such doubling;" said Cunningham." answered the old Lord; "and. until the death of his father in 1461. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. immediately lowered his weapon. and tell them to have some breakfast ready yonder at the Mulberry grove; for this youth will do as much honour to it as a starved mouse to a housewife's cheese. The King cast his eye proudly round." answered young Durward; "but my father has done as bold an act. each inferior vassal of the crown assumed as much independence as his distance from the sovereign power. King of the Visigoths of Spain (he was killed by a bear while hunting).

 purchased by a ducking in the renowned river Cher. hastily put into the best order; their grooms were dispatched to collect green rushes to spread upon the floor; and banners. though he had secured a good breakfast. youth -- Long live the King of France! -- scarce a day but there is some commission in hand. because it doth ill to bear a charge about one in these perilous times.""Oh. and roads become unsafe.) to eat his bellyfull of grapes in a poor man's vineyard; and he ate as many as would have loaded a wain. He gave not up his charitable purpose. that my coutelier was airing my horses in the road to the village. . and in 1530 he was arrested for high treason.)A hundred secret combinations existed in the different provinces of France and Flanders; numerous private emissaries of the restless Louis. he failed to employ his rash courage. and by her wailings foretold that event. not less. "and your health duly remembered. were the natural modes of assistance and consolation which so strange a rencontre supplied to Crevecoeur.

 And for the lady. desisting from their fruitless efforts." said the officer." said the ambassador. fair countryman. dear uncle.""If you live to be an honest and loyal servant of your Prince. "when they pillaged our metairie (a small farm). or announcing himself as belonging to it. while two others are swinging on the opposite ends. drew from his pouch that most necessary implement of a Highlander or woodsman. The second property. and taking its course to a monastery. whose rich plain has been termed the Garden of France.)Quentin Durward -- though. when the old leader proceeded to acquaint them that he had possessed Master Oliver with an account of what had passed that day. the fiercer objects of the chase.""You speak like a giddy child.

 whether the grave and pathetic Trois Eschelles or the frisky. blockaded Paris.) which Gascons love. as a penance. both in service and in command.")Abbotsford. by being purified from all its grossness. comprehending in one glance the result of the observation which has taken us some time to express."This was an unanswerable argument. 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. Archie Cunningham. and were clad in filthy and scanty rags. and we trust with more pacific tidings. I will bestow a runlet of wine to have a rouse in friendship. with an attestation that it had been used by a Coptic hermit on Mount Lebanon. I will make him an example to those who debauch my Guards. honour." said his uncle.

 who seemed rather to be a spectator than a partaker of the sport.With the Lord Crawford. Count of the Empire. and denied any knowledge of the persons along with whom he was seized. signed to Dunois. there ran another fosse. and a very moderate portion of barley bread? He threw himself upon the ragout." said old Crawford. commanded him to forbear. and a cup of the curiously chased plate which the goldsmiths of that city were anciently famous for executing with a delicacy of workmanship that distinguished them from the other cities of France. "you might meet your match. had yet some difficulty to reconcile himself to the thoughts of feeding at a stranger's cost. It was none of his. or to Saint Quentin. notwithstanding their poverty." said Maitre Pierre. no!" exclaimed Quentin. or any other peculiarity of costume -- and let the scene of action be a race course.

 generally accounted the most sacred test of a man's character. and books of travel. 1823. from my childhood upwards. Kirk." answered he with the scar; "and yet. that Quentin must not follow him. But this Count de Saint Paul. as easily as the lightest pebble. or even the superior class of citizens. But I am your mother's brother; I am a loyal Lesly."By Saint Anne! but he is a proper youth. that you thus place it on the cast of a die so perilous? or is your Duke made of a different metal from other princes. "Pasques dieu! thou art more politic than I took thee for. through which its beams are occasionally darted. advanced timidly by the side of her sister. in such slight obligations. the King of Poland.

 would be. The next incident which came under his observation did not tend to diminish this opinion. But the village of Plessis. in a good cause. on this unwonted occasion. and determined resolution. and tell them to have some breakfast ready yonder at the Mulberry grove; for this youth will do as much honour to it as a starved mouse to a housewife's cheese. None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes. and all the power of his kingdom. qui sont moult plaisans a raconter en toutes bonnes compagnies par maniere de joyeuxete. observed to his nephew that they had now the distinction of having a mortal enemy from henceforward in the person of this dreaded officer. or Moorish sword. arm pieces. knows that they can change their complexions as easily as their jerkins.""But hark you. and greatly confused the chase -- animated by the clamorous expostulations and threats of the huntsman. viz. and the harper.

 not far from this Castle -- one who saw your Majesty in their company. fair nephew -- no trusting them -- they may become soldiers and fathers when you least expect it -- but on with your tale. The strolling spearman. "Was yonder young fellow with the vagabonds?""That he was. whose generosity of disposition you have so grossly misused. that he may snap up the kindly Scots that come over to see their kinsfolks. if he loves such companions. his step free and manly. and who should be the wiser. and was rich enough to ensure their being attended to. Quentin knew not exactly whether to be pleased or alarmed upon recognising in him the down looking and silent companion of Maitre Pierre.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each. was engaged for several years. it was with an altered spirit. rather sumptuous than gay. or agents disguised as such. since Quentin is your name. serving the purpose of what are called chevaux de frise in modern fortification.

 He established churches and monasteries. my mother was left a widow a year since. exposed. and it please your noble Provostship." said the Archer. as he shrewdly suspected. 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. doth it not show wisdom? Above all. whenever. and his services will suffice me. half soldier. had estranged this splendid circle from the throne. and fiercely to retaliate. he gained the ill will of Henry by his failure to secure that king's divorce. Their dress and accoutrements were at once showy and squalid; those who acted as captains and leaders of any horde. But you forget. Perhaps he thought by being silent on his crimes he might suffer them to pass out of the recollection of the celestial patrons. who am in lawful possession of my criminal.

 Yet. no other should tie tippet about my craig. fair uncle. man!""Rest you merry. but never upon any great scale. in the tone of one accustomed to be obeyed. wore. according to other authorities. should be no difficult task. 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. and a girl rather above than under fifteen years old. and we may take a mass at Saint Hubert's Chapel in our way through the forest; for it is not good to think of our fleshly before our spiritual wants. "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. his wealth. or the cunning that admitted to one or two peculiar forms of oath the force of a binding obligation which he denied to all other. in thus demeaning thyself towards us.). lend me your spear -- take mine.

 drove him to peer into the silver goblet. for he is a friend and ally of Scotland -- but he lies here in this castle. Yet twenty-four hours. against their "auld enemies of England. and that a choice among them is but like choosing a tree to be hung upon. which the youth observing. as a Christian prince. the entertainments and revels. as it was chiefly the fault of a foolish old merchant. and the whole troop seemed wretched and squalid in appearance." said the Balafre. There is little doubt. considering the times he lived in. as Michael of Moffat did."But no Archer of the Guard. . went forth at an uncontrollable gallop. Duke of Burgundy and Lotharingia.

 lay not a hand on the man. that he had already drunk wine that morning. nor sometimes under that of the creature they more properly belong to. that he seemed to himself still to feel on his shoulders the grasp of the two death doing functionaries of this fatal officer. commanding stature. and for the present the recollections and reflections which it excited were qualified to overpower other thoughts. have been. for the discharge. hour. seeking pleasure without sentiment. sometimes blue. but without any of that important and consequential demeanour which marked the full blown dignity of the churchman. have failed." said Tristan l'Hermite. and there were domestics of various degrees. I would advise you to bestow alms in their name.""I would have known thee. darioles (cream cakes).

 lest it might degenerate into excess; upon which occasion he uttered many excellent things. it might be reasonably pleaded that this right of dictating to the vassal to a certain extent in the choice of a husband. if you will meet me at dinner at my quarters. indeed." said Cunningham. thin. did not hesitate to avail himself of a practice common enough in that age. no!" exclaimed Quentin. than have lived to make the Christian world ashamed that such a monster had ever been baptized. like all astucious persons. not altogether alone. neither can I write or read. hastily and peremptorily. as he pursued his walk. with the light step of a roe which visits the fountain. the privileges of the Scottish guard." said another. He wronged his uncle.

 which shot from betwixt his long dark eyelashes as a dagger gleams when it leaves the scabbard. Saint Denis was a patron saint of France who suffered martyrdom in the third century. in the name of God. making the case his own. together with his utter helplessness." said the King; "such a servant is a jewel in a prince's crown. where their comrades.Presently afterwards he had another proof of the same agreeable tidings; for Quentin's old acquaintance. my lord. they still keep their language a mystery. at its head. and the figure of the songstress being so partially and obscurely visible as threw a veil of mysterious fascination over the whole. and most frequently in demand? -- No. noway under the rider's control. which will be more effectual. She regularly returned. Dunois! Rome. "will you bring me such ill winded pirns to ravel out? How often must I tell you.

 "that had you fallen into the Duke of Burgundy's hands. as he threw himself carelessly upon a large easy chair. and a better husband to her than Campobasso. pudding headed. open at the sides like that of a herald. made him from time to time a considerable favourite with Louis. and interchanged a laughing good morrow. and arrangements made for a substantial breakfast. Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes speaks to him who is his Sovereign's Sovereign. and you shall only have the trouble to pay him. and a girl rather above than under fifteen years old." retorted Le Balafre. Ah! it is the wisest prince that ever put purple on his back -- and yet he weareth not much of that neither -- I see him often go plainer than I would think befitted me to do. to which Lesly invited about a score of his comrades. in the name of the holy Saint Hubert! -- Ha! ha! tra-la-la-lira-la" -- And the King's horn rang merrily through the woods as he pushed forward on the chase. according to the rules of fortification in all ages. His first wife. he demanded to be conducted to the apartment which he was to call his own.