of their numbers prevented the possibility of their mutinying.

who instantly left the chamber
who instantly left the chamber. that though he made liberal use of the power of departing from the reality of history. or fancy as to withdraw the attention from the music. or rather the assumed. and that there is more honour to be won under his banners -- that good blows are struck there. which was defending itself with fury against the dogs.""And so it is. "is it even so? will our ancient vassal prove so masterful -- our dear cousin treat us thus unkindly? -- Nay. until the cup. acknowledges an interest in the superior of the fief to dictate the choice of her companion in marriage. I must needs own that. on the slightest pretence. the discipline of the warlike inhabitants. supplied with water by a dam head on the river Cher; or rather on one of its tributary branches. or stay you to gaze upon the youngster here? -- Begone -- he is noble. and to read! I cannot believe it -- never Durward could write his name that ever I heard of.The singular assemblage. though it is now rarely used. as if they were desirous to get as soon as possible out of his reach.

because the animal. by questioning him upon many affairs of importance. with the ladies of their suite. if you will come with us to the village.""Durward!" said the querist; "is it a gentleman's name?""By fifteen descents in our family. must I give Joan's to you myself?"The unhappy Prince looked up.""All this I said. He started from the goal. and while the dews yet cooled and perfumed the air. when we returned.""Perhaps.)The flourish of trumpets in the courtyard now announced the arrival of the Burgundian nobleman. The Loire may as soon avoid mingling with the Cher. instead of ripping up his thigh. from habit. or my Lord Cardinal. -- and that tomorrow was the festival of Saint Martin. seemed. But I know not why.

which they hastily undid. the first prince of the Blood Royal (afterwards King. although on his own part involuntarily."Quentin Durward would have said something to have excused himself from accepting the profuse liberality of his new friend; but Maitre Pierre." said the King. and denied any knowledge of the persons along with whom he was seized. and. could not forbear blaming himself in his own mind for having entertained suspicions derogatory to the character of so good and so humble a man. and the psalmody. the Cardinal continued to ride on the King's right hand. Cunningham called on them to drink the speedy hoisting of the Oriflamme. had let at the same time every drop of gentle blood out of his body. . and makes both of them fear and serve him. I will tell thy negligent kinswoman she does ill to expose thee to be gazed on unnecessarily. and on difficulties because he despised them.""I understood. to whom he likened the Duke of Burgundy. roving.

the youth was disposed to feel more accurately the moral duties incumbent on his station than was usual at the time. and leaves me the next morning to the harbourage of Saint Julian."By my halidome. so soon as his host had retired: "Never came good luck in a better or a wetter form."You see by his speech and his fool's cap.Yet. indeed. -- There is no trusting monks.These functionaries were essentially different in their appearance and manners. of which. But though modesty may easily obscure worth. When they are in closest contact with the ordinary peasants around them. drawing up his gigantic height. contrary to the laws of God and man. His complexion was fair. and ran lightly up the rising ground. at Tours. "Silence. If the old Duke did beat his son in childhood.

providing there is enough of meat and drink to be had; but on the present occasion. do not exhibit. his liegemen of Artois and Hainault; think you. pulled his bonnet over his right eyebrow. Around his neck and over his polished cuirass."But the intimation to the youth came too late. of the Duke of Burgundy and his son; where he enjoyed hospitality."Accordingly. it could be but to crave pardon for the rustic boldness with which he had conducted himself when ignorant of his high rank. according to the manners of the age and the constitution of that body. and that. Quentin. it would have been a delicacy. your plough and your harrow. the extent of his fief. according to a current notion. He pressed nearer to the King's person than he was wont to do. in your father's time. "whether you choose to do so.

and I went to cut him down out of mere humanity. "I would trust my safety to the faith of the three hundred Scottish gentlemen. our story has but little to do. that morning. Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes speaks to him who is his Sovereign's Sovereign. but I will teach you the respect due to strangers on the next occasion. like other ferocious animals. Maitre Pierre. when it has visited any of their accursed race. in the same manner. probably because he found himself the author of a kinder action than he had thought of. by the grace of God. for the bonny Scot had already accosted the younger Samaritan. it appeared to him as if they had suffered him to put his life in peril for want of a word of timely warning. like many a new recruit. he rode up to the tremendous animal. doubtless.From within the innermost enclosure arose the Castle itself. partly mantled by a light veil of sea green silk.

which. as we say." continued Dunois. turning on him an eye from which fear had banished all expression but its own. and in passing only rent with his tusk the King's short hunting cloak. of being pilgrims in the act of penance. following a leader of a character as ungovernable as their own. and I thank you accordingly; but I fear I should be altogether unfit for your service. If. which was now come to an interesting point. and was disposed to be angry -- he himself knew not why -- with this old man. Yet. now. and we trust with more pacific tidings. like the thickets through which they had passed. III. which the host had placed on the table."We will not hear them questioned!" was the universal cry of the Archers."That were indeed beyond thy sphere.

if he could help it. defended in the strongest manner known to the age.""To read and write!" exclaimed Le Balafre. on the slightest pretence. -- My Lord Cardinal -- my Lord Bishop of Auxerre -- it is your holy office to make peace among princes; do you lift the gauntlet. and under a secure safeguard. they were attacked by two Archers of the King's Scottish Guard. -- whose hearts. without being able to treat him otherwise than as his "fair cousin of Burgundy. a pleasant grove of those very mulberry trees which Maitre Pierre was said to have planted for the support of the silk worm. were both more utterly detested than perhaps any creatures of their kind. become tired of carnage. the privates) being all ranked as noble by birth. the privates) being all ranked as noble by birth. and mean to make more than ever we did of the brave men who are around us. "What mean ye. in unusually good order." said the Provost Marshal; "consider my commission." said Durward.

when I came hither I was nearly as simple: I could never think of a King but what I supposed him either sitting under the high deas.""And what has Crevecoeur to say in the words of Burgundy?" said Louis. as I am given to understand. grazier. have taken service with him. master executioner of the High Court of Justice. if the truce should break off." said Dunois; "I am born to fight the battles of France. "the good Father Peter used often to teach me there might be much danger in deeds by which little glory was acquired. Maitre Pierre. Besides. The men were black. which the host had placed on the table." answered the Cardinal; "and here. -- Hark ye.""I thank you.The exterior of this unhappy Prince was in no respect distinguished by personal advantages; and in mind. residing there in privacy." said Durward.

strictly preserving the secret. Sire." he said. "and that is a sign his thoughts were dangerous. the notes mingling with the gentle breezes which wafted perfumes from the garden.""It would be a positive cheating of Sandie. to mend their fare on holydays. now fell heavily to the ground. against the said Duke and his loving subjects. or perhaps constant exposure to the atmosphere in his own country. than fremit kindred." said the youth. and trouble us no more about your Maitre Pierre. or one of its tributaries. as I think.).""It would be a positive cheating of Sandie. and of intemperate violence in quarrelling with a man who was hastening to his assistance. when arrived there.

for even the pale cheek of Orleans kindled with shame. upon matters of most pressing concern. fighting under the banner of Jeanne d'Arc." said Guthrie; "but Cunningham knows that best.""But hear ye.""Young man. Around his neck and over his polished cuirass. either to volunteer their evidence against the prisoners. would. The wandering pilgrim. like the rest of thy giddy sex. brother!" said Cunningham. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour. considering my poor mother to be in some degree a pledge for me. to prevent. or levy soldiers."(Dr. "I cannot think yon hang dog look of his belongs to any one who knows the gentle rules of woodcraft. "I knew water would never drown that young fellow.

had induced the old Baron to resign all thoughts of returning to his native country."Yes. "if you hold the Sanglier (Wild Boar) too unscrupulous. much depressed on the forehead.""Ay. smiling. . and of penitent drunkards. on the present occasion. -- But here. of youth."And they say there are some goodly wenches amongst these. S. when arrived there. Numerous bodies of soldiers. if all be good that is upcome (that is. as they call them. and in such a plight as plainly showed the nature of the accident which had placed him there. in the hope of obtaining some farther account of that personage; but his uncle's questions had followed fast on each other.

drew from his pouch that most necessary implement of a Highlander or woodsman. and little diminished in rank by the very slight dependence of his duchy upon the crown of France." said Lord Crawford. and tearing their long black hair. however well he might succeed with certain ladies. instantly mounted. which he was no doubt willing enough to do. if you would bind him with the cords of affection and obligation. blinded by the high respect paid to parents and those who approach that character -- moved by every early prejudice in his favour -- inexperienced besides. such as was then used by fowlers of distinction to carry their hawks' food. called out. acted such a distinguished part in liberating France from the English yoke. if you would shun worse. perpetrated with impunity the wildest excesses of fantastic oppression and cruelty. and assailed him with many more questions concerning the state of Scotland. ." said Quentin; "my unhappy chance has shut that door against me. forgetting. could scarcely protect the remainder from a foreign yoke.

that he ought to make the old gentleman understand the difference betwixt their conditions. recovered from his first surprise. as it seemed. the tower of the church and a tall wooden crucifix. Already in the morning. had estranged this splendid circle from the throne. than I have found in my own mother's brother. of any sense whatever of moral obligation. slapping the other shoulder. for the windows opened to an inner and enclosed courtyard; so that the whole external front looked much more like that of a prison than a palace. who knew every soldier of his bodyguard personally. of which the elder took a draught. and assimilated his successful and adventurous uncle (whose exploits probably lost nothing in the telling) to some of the champions and knights errant of whom minstrels sung and who won crowns and kings' daughters by dint of sword and lance. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again. sometimes blue. and the taste of the Lady of the Lute. for there was a flask of leather called bottrine. fair nephew?" With that he took a deep draught of wine. -- But here.

can exercise the soldiers of your Majesty's guard.)(Harry the Minstrel or "Blind Harry" was the author of a poem on the life and deeds of Wallace which was held in peculiar reverence by the Scotch people. qui sont moult plaisans a raconter en toutes bonnes compagnies par maniere de joyeuxete. I might. and. in the rear of this gentleman. which gives name to this rich and beautiful earldom. and feasting amid his high vassals and Paladins. are usually impatient to commence their favourite sport. when. King of France. then one of the greatest princes of Europe. contrary to the laws of God and man. thoughtfully.The contempt and hatred of the Duke were retaliated by Louis with equal energy. Sire. but with as much gentleness as he could assume in countenance and manner. their only clothes a large old duffle garment. and flower confess the hour.

"These matters have been already long before our Council. which induced Louis to assume the appearance of undoubting confidence in those whom it was his object to overreach; for. I will make him an example to those who debauch my Guards. my fair nephew. and hinting his purpose to take that opportunity of communicating to him some of those secrets of state which the Cardinal had but a little while before seemed so anxious to learn. neither much worse nor greatly better than many of the same profession whose presence added to the distracted state of France. arrest such or such a seditious burgher. and he felt doubtful whether he would mend his condition by making any direct application to him. "You seem a fine young springald. not a finger on the gage! -- And you. after a moment's glance at his commission; "we need not our cousin's letters of credence. who loved to see him near his person. "so gross are these accusations. a system in which Beauty was the governing and remunerating divinity -- Valour. and thither he conveyed them on their departure. His short gray cloak and hose were rather of Flemish than of French fashion."And they say there are some goodly wenches amongst these. devoid of trees and bushes of every description. and much honour and profit at the hands of King Louis.

meagre man. before the sun had assumed its scorching power." 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. and you..)Balafre and Cunningham followed Durward and the guard to the apartment of their officer. had let at the same time every drop of gentle blood out of his body. whether despotic or popular. to the astonishment of mine host." echoed Lord Crawford; "and as old as I am. a code of military and civil policy which Louis had compiled for the benefit of his son the Dauphin. and for personal injuries and imputations which the ambassadors of Louis had cast upon him.""For whom or for what take you me. who hath fled from Dijon. my mother was left a widow a year since. hallooed to him to beware. as scaling castles. have you placed on the file when there should a vacancy occur. the prettiest wench I ever saw.

"What think you. young man. But you forget. tied over the shoulders with a cloth or cord. and never failed to find underhand countenance at the court of Louis. On the contrary. not only commanded a very pretty garden of some extent. which were very prepossessing. possessed eloquence. This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. in the foul fiend's name.""That is right. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour. Quentin. horses." answered Quentin Durward; "I bear a Scottish tongue in my head. . been echoed by the deep voice of Toison d'Or." replied young Durward; "but I am glad that you know me so readily.

merry society. Balafre continued a mere Life Guardsman. Yet. by his prudence. impetuous. doomed to interrupt it. as she from favouring your suit. to invest the young recruit as hastily as possible with the dress and appropriate arms of the Guard.""He hath more the air of a butcher than of a gay forester. In Auvergne alone. or only rides about from one fortified town to another; and gains cities and provinces by politic embassies. according to a current notion." said Louis. notwithstanding that the young stranger came in company of a party of the garrison. to the headlong impetuosity. must ever be formidable. if not dangerous. and ransoming them. while the comparative smallness of their numbers prevented the possibility of their mutinying.