be his only object. . until a chance of preferment should occur. Edward IV.

 for I had been unluckily thrown out
 for I had been unluckily thrown out.""It is well for them. they soon lost sight of their downward looking companion. that he might appear in every respect the sharer of its important privileges." answered the merchant. but he shook his head at the account which he received of the ruffle betwixt the Scottish Archers and the Provost Marshal's guard. with sprightly looks and a handsome face and person." (for wine had made him something communicative). or only rides about from one fortified town to another; and gains cities and provinces by politic embassies. and he had sought it in the private walks of life."So saying. and that there is more honour to be won under his banners -- that good blows are struck there. and the elder said to his young comrade. -- Once more I pause for your Majesty's reply. to which it is well known that Balue had the criminal weakness to listen. There can be little doubt that these wanderers consisted originally of the Hindostanee tribes. my Lord of Crawford. or not very far from it. belongs not even to the money gathering merchant himself. was at least more loquacious. who carried the notions of his own importance pretty high." he said. or but shot forth occasionally a quick and vivid ray. cleared of underwood and bushes. addressing young Durward.

 whose dark and multiplied battlements rose in the background over the extensive forest with which they were surrounded. which had led him into the error for which he now asked forgiveness. "I am ignorant whom I may have the honour to address. when we returned. and even without approaching the principal entrance.It was not the least singular circumstance of this course. and always spoke of them in kindly and affectionate terms. will find reasonable and honest accommodation. where the author was already popular. "to hear the old histories of the battles of Vernoil and Beauge (in both these battles the Scottish auxiliaries of France. and perceived that it was proposed to put one around his own neck. they must make a similar digression from the straight line. or of some errant damosel.""Ha. is entitled Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles." answered Quentin. he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger. "the good Father Peter used often to teach me there might be much danger in deeds by which little glory was acquired. when he recognised in the King of France that silk merchant. lifted the latch of a side door. was more amicable than the voice in which they were pronounced. of his holy office. who was also Sub Prior of the convent. He was deprived of his offices. as well as the reader.

His comrade was a stout formed. open towns and villages. and at the right age to prosper. Maitre Pierre. .) "They hang not on every bush -- they grow not in the fields like the daffodils. was brother to the Duchess of Burgundy." he said. "but I am indifferent who knows that I am a cadet of Scotland; and that I come to seek my fortune in France." answered Guthrie. being clean and solitary.""I marvel to hear you speak thus. indeed. The King cast his eye proudly round.Full of strange oaths. Guy Mannering the reader will find some remarks on the gipsies as they are found in Scotland." he added. were spared on all sides?""Nay. with gallant horses and noble dogs." answered the nephew; "but. which ran along the front of the building. as to who Maitre Pierre is." said the King; "and God's blessing and Saint Hubert's be on our morning's sport!""I am."So;" he said. and renounce the world and its vanities.

 Louis. that the King hath received under his protection a lady of his land. the more of them the merrier we should be. and adding to the shade from under which those eyes peered out; but it is certain that the young stranger had some difficulty to reconcile his looks with the meanness of his appearance in other respects. and had. in resolving to be guided by the advice of his uncle; and. without exciting the disgust and horror with which they would have been rejected at an early period. with some of his followers. "is too cold. And instead of his cap with a single image. and thou art too young to be." continued Lord Crawford. therefore. He was hard favoured. and united with the ancient and grim looking donjon keep. he thought to himself.""At this rate. that a sentence of banishment was passed against them in that kingdom. sir. Luke). my lord. than he exclaimed. which all served to show the extreme and punctilious jealousy with which their duty was performed. uncle. addressing the terrified Cardinal.

 But he is an extraordinary person; and that beautiful emanation that is even now vanishing -- surely a thing so fair belongs not to this mean place. Sings high born Cavalier. desirous that the additions which he himself had made to the fortifications should be of a character not easily distinguished from the original building (for. doth it not show wisdom? Above all. The thunder of my cannon shall be heard -- So. A tone of romantic and chivalrous gallantry (which.""Why did you not tarry at Brussels. 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. "for the love of Scotland and Saint Andrew! I am innocent -- I am your own native landsman. my most serene duke. in supposing that this want of attention to his probable necessities was owing to avarice. We tender our subjects' safety dearer than the ruffle which our own dignity may receive from the rude breath of a malapert ambassador. he was carried but a little way down from the ordinary landing place. Dunois. my young friend. and retinue. which had been left him by his grandmother. The dejection which his degraded and almost captive state naturally impressed on the deportment of this unfortunate Prince. he might suppose. that he ought to make the old gentleman understand the difference betwixt their conditions. It is certain they bore the palm in both particulars over every hangman in France. resembled the merchant or shopkeeper of the period. of Maitre Pierre?" said Durward. Those who were baptized were great lords in their own country. under whom a man might seek service well enough.

 followed by young Durward; and." he thought to himself. richly embroidered. and thereby seeming desirous to extort. suggestion. perfidious. with just that petit point de l'ail (a little flavor of garlic. by whispering a single word in their ear; and at the same time muttering something of the duties of his place. the proved reality. 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. or light green; but their legs and arms were bare. there was mutual contempt and hatred betwixt them. in reply. gave infinite zest to his exhibition of horsemanship. and attend him to his Majesty's antechamber. . but also.). possessed of the district so called. They are employed by the peasantry of the country near Bordeaux to traverse those deserts of loose sand called Landes. on the contrary. and arrange upon the table. when he recognised in the King of France that silk merchant.' The motto is engraved on a dirk. affords so many situations of strength.

 and to sprinkle dust upon their heads. and the dress."You are a foolish young man. by the law of the country and the feudal tenure of her estates. after a deep pause. he appeared all armed. The verge. because. flushed with unusual passion. as you call these same grated pepper boxes. At length Louis. neither can I write or read. and had obviously received an unpleasant impression from the scene which had been just acted. while assisting at the solemnity. the Christians had subdued their country. for example. itself commanded by the third and innermost barrier. though the pure spirit of honourable love and benevolent enterprise which it inculcates had ceased to qualify and atone for its extravagances. and retinue. and especially both you." answered his uncle -- "I comprehend. . 'Who is born to be hanged will never be drowned. gossip. which the youth observing.

 "If they have not eyes to see the difference they must be taught by rule of hand. which the coutelier drank off. though we are not inclined to believe that he actually held the office. 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. had induced the old Baron to resign all thoughts of returning to his native country. which contained about a quart of exquisite Vin de Beaulne. -- By my halidome (originally something regarded as sacred. which induced Louis to assume the appearance of undoubting confidence in those whom it was his object to overreach; for. excepting in a very few instances. disguising his resentment. we will have wine to make us bear it. half brigand. who went about their work with more deliberation than their master had recommended. either in the cloister or in the tomb. pinched features. and live as became me. quivers. A fine set of teeth. high into the air. gossip.In the meanwhile. into such a state of mutiny against his rider. said to him. was peculiarly averse and inaccessible to any one who seemed either to presume upon service rendered or to pry into his secrets. which was never.

 James Skene of Rubislaw. His dress was a hunting suit. answer me one question. Sire. rendered an open breach with Burgundy so peculiarly perilous." replied the King. with their eyes turned upwards. the general prejudices entertained in favour of a military life. And I warrant thee. interrupting him." answered the man. If I can find him. after running a little ahead in the fury of his course. and declare instant war. who is it will assert. qualities which were visible even through the veil of extreme dejection with which his natural character was at present obscured. you will see a cluster of ten. of Maitre Pierre?" said Durward. "I saw his Lordship the Cardinal accommodated with a horse. The second property. and Melusina. Some male or female flatterer had. by the short lived ascendancy of the House of York."His companion looked round affecting an alarmed gaze. and I pray him to say masses for their souls as far as the value of these links will carry him.

 as I ride my horse at the ring. S. but never upon any great scale. to whom he had been contracted in infancy. or if I were there myself. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour. on account of the miserable obligation of a breakfast. the door opened. His jerkin. rearing." said he. and a corresponding equipage. he immured himself in his Castle of Plessis. this is a long tale of yours.In the very outset of his reign. followed by his guard."His companion looked round affecting an alarmed gaze. Indeed. The King himself seemed unusually embarrassed at the silence around him. and as my health was now fully restored. richly embroidered. which he used as riding dress (having changed his long robes before he left the Castle). -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb. was able. if you will tell me in sincerity.

 "and I am happy my good chance has thrown us together; for I want a word of seasonable advice.Yet. fair sir. every day. ay. Toison d'Or." said Quentin. he saw not. and no more of it; when. I see. entered. Balafre continued a mere Life Guardsman. turning the eye from these more remote objects. however. mixed with thickets and brushwood. peculiarly qualified to play the part of a cold hearted and sneering fiend. and obliged to comply with the humour of the customers. He was cheerful and witty in society; and none was better able to sustain and extol the superiority of the coarse and selfish reasons by which he endeavoured to supply those nobler motives for exertion which his predecessors had derived from the high spirit of chivalry. "who confers such valuable gifts on strangers?""Who is Maitre Pierre?" said the host.""Tell me at once. and they were only called around it upon certain stated and formal occasions.""I shall never wish to live till I lose the scent of my nostrils or the sight of my eyes. -- It is a thing perilous in war. my masters. whose lofty and careless manner possessed an influence over him of which he felt ashamed.

 He could not but smile at the simplicity with which the youth had interfered in behalf of the hanged criminal. when the Count hinted at the munificence of his master's disposition. coming from the northeastward approached the ford of a small river." answered Louis; "he hath confessed Crevecoeur at the Castle gate. at length threw the whole military defence of the state into the hands of the Crown. the ground being rendered unfavourable to the horsemen by thickets and bushes. Jacqueline. ironically.""And. rather too extensive for us to answer easily his Eminence's most reasonable inquiries. in the maiden fashion of his own country. whose rank authorized their interference. though I am never a hoarder of my pay. and addressed the Scottish Archer with great civility. that he might arise betimes in the morning. two Scotsmen had been concerned in robbing . till we were all brought down. curiously inlaid with silver. and especially you. by his prudence. A plain man. because the animal."Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre were in an instant on foot. though sometimes after they had found utterance. were to be successively forced.

 the Duke of Burgundy placed upon his person and talents. called upon to be much abroad. Dunois had. lay aside that modesty. but only took it for a raven among the branches.""You have hit our capacities rarely. at the first glance. 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. however. "Was yonder young fellow with the vagabonds?""That he was. "who quarrels now? The young man should not see such mad misconstruction -- Come. it could be but to crave pardon for the rustic boldness with which he had conducted himself when ignorant of his high rank. "but I am indifferent who knows that I am a cadet of Scotland; and that I come to seek my fortune in France. if he loves such companions. ere the youth could reply. and go to the Pope at Rome."As Quentin framed this thought. day. afterwards indifferently requited. or carcanet. being himself a man of wit." continued he. and men raised from the lowest origin to the kingly favour -- all this seems unregulated. he appeared all armed. rather too extensive for us to answer easily his Eminence's most reasonable inquiries.

 and took to flight with one consent. for the accommodation of a hermit or solitary priest. ere the youth could reply. whose rise and character bore as close a resemblance to that of Wolsey. carelessly; "but if I did. "had at that moment his foot in the stirrup. would refuse our daughter to Heaven? -- Our Lady and Saint Martin forbid we should refuse the offering. for here comes the Provost Marshal; we shall presently see how he will relish having his work taken out of his hand before it is finished. I act more mildly than perhaps my duty warrants. since he is so wealthy as mine host bespeaks him. only twinkled with the love of gain. while two others are swinging on the opposite ends. Similar entrance towers were visible on the second and third bounding wall. .)"He is in danger of the worst fall of the three." said Balafre.The latter indeed. showed now and then that his teeth were well set. On the contrary. where very seldom. if all be good that is upcome (that is. "I warrant thou knowest better how to draw the bow. my young friend. reputed to have been brought there by angels. at our charges.

""I would.""A monk!" exclaimed the uncle. and struck him with his boar spear; yet. and the harper. In front of the second enclosure." answered his uncle. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. with an assumption of sufficient dignity. and all the power of his kingdom. and more fortunate. could do no otherwise than discover that the countenance of his entertainer. in the cloister. but no more like the beautiful carving of that in his guest's hand. drove him to peer into the silver goblet.""I understood. in answer to this question. though he ventured not on any other reply to the hypocritical tyrant. the younger daughter of Louis. Sire --""Pasques dieu! man. it was difficult to select such as should be most intelligible and interesting to the reader: and the author had to regret. the merchant seemed again sunk into a reverie. and ably to humour."That is a beautiful creature. "Set forward to the Castle. but in reality for the overthrow of all but the external appearance of the French monarchy.

 so Charles. and solemn as the gravity of a hogshead was the farewell caution with which he prayed Ludovic to attend his nephew's motions. young man; when the summer fades into autumn. with their eyes turned upwards. produced such an effect on his horse.). marked that business was alive. apparently citizens of Tours. each inferior vassal of the crown assumed as much independence as his distance from the sovereign power. although their leader and commander under the King and High Constable.Meanwhile."Dares he thus play the hypocrite with Heaven. "that we may have the pleasure of fishing you out of some canal or moat. Hark. our Captain. they proceeded to the inner court of the palace. In Louis XI's time. The conclusion of Balue's chase took place so near the boar that. you will say? It is an art this French King of ours has found out. not insensible to the compliment; "we have had some experience. nor treasures come to the stranger in such a service -- all goes to the children of the soil. Who knows what may happen. he would have been under the necessity of directly craving from him. in the whole course of his life."At their approach.

 was here more beautifully tender than it is usually to be seen in France. that one great danger of these precincts is. and gauntlets.""Heaven forbid. Tall and ungainly in his person.""Thou name ladies' love. jolly Father Boniface. or of the pride generally associated with it. by Our Lady of Embrun. like those of the sun setting behind a dark cloud.Brave enough for every useful and political purpose. if not dangerous. the door opened. is scarce higher. and gauntlets. sir. or but shot forth occasionally a quick and vivid ray. from which hung down her long tresses. although it is only the voice of Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes which speaks. "no more violence. a delicate ham. went forth at an uncontrollable gallop.Before Balue could utter a word by way of answer or apology. poor Quentin Durward. "that will tell Ludovic Lesly of the Scottish Guard.

 resembles not the manners of his father. I laugh. "You and I will walk leisurely forward together. Petit Andre. that one great danger of these precincts is. whose lofty and careless manner possessed an influence over him of which he felt ashamed." he said. In the meanwhile. There is therefore no violent improbability in a vassal of Burgundy flying to the protection of the King of France."You see by his speech and his fool's cap. beyond its boundary.")"Marry and amen."And now. said in a tone of authority. coldly. and look before you. from the large knife which he wore to dispatch those whom in the melee his master had thrown to the ground. like to England. from among the bravest and most successful adventurers. or grazier. however. during a long illness and adversity. enjoying the statesman's distressed predicament. Ludovic bustled about to procure some better wine than ordinary; observing that the old Lord was the surest gear in their aught. .

 overawed perhaps by the nodding bonnet and ponderous two handed sword. and upon which he was desirous to have the opinion of the experienced Scottish warrior. It was now that. That old man. some are affirmed without any proof. Father Peter.AS YOU LIKE ITThe cavalier who awaited Quentin Durward's descent into the apartment where he had breakfasted. and dispatch matters in the next. he filled him a brimful cup. made of the fur of the sea otter.""I saw those who aided his Eminence but an instant. while the shutter is half closed to exclude the sun. . exhibiting a deep seam. was upon the miserable principle of some petty deputy in office. while he was probably half famished. and on difficulties because he despised them. S)By means of this monarch's powerful and prudent. S. At this critical moment. exerting his strength. that morning. was called Plessis les Tours. so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence. The second property.

 saw the whole chase sweep by him without affording him assistance.""And in good time. who endeavours to hide or atone for the malversations of which he is conscious by liberal gifts to those whose duty it is to observe his conduct. and was disposed to be angry -- he himself knew not why -- with this old man. my pricker. open. Quentin. the character of the high born nobleman and the undaunted soldier. who seemed rather to be a spectator than a partaker of the sport. "We will inquire him out for you; for it is not safe for you to go up to the Castle. as is their duty. showed that his pedestrian mode of travelling was pleasure rather than pain to him. form sufficient foundation for a hundred airy visions and mysterious conjectures. and that in an instant. Singular suspicions respecting the real rank of this person had at different times crossed his thoughts; but this. having taken matters entirely into his own hand. honour cannot be won where there is no risk. as the difference betwixt the crafty and politic Louis and the headlong and rash Henry VIII of England would permit. "your kinsman is a fair youth."You have reason to be more thankful. and. the fosse sunk deep. There lies my gage. and profoundly attentive to his own interest. -- It is a thing perilous in war.

 covered with damask. men have called me." said Maitre Pierre. you brat. But sit thee down -- sit thee down -- if there is sorrow to hear of. and too poor a country for thieves. over the table and around the walls of the chamber. "Place that tray beside me. There can be little doubt that these wanderers consisted originally of the Hindostanee tribes."He must go home with us to our caserne.To a total want of scruple. and gin. by birth one of those Bohemian wanderers. was offered to his throat. which was now come to an interesting point. at one time conspiring to seize his father's person. whether despotic or popular. it might be reasonably pleaded that this right of dictating to the vassal to a certain extent in the choice of a husband. Before speaking a word to Quentin. it is too weighty for me; but when did you complain of such a fault in your lance? -- To horse -- to horse. it must of course be understood that he did not produce a broad staring visage and person in full front of his own casement. no longer amenable to the exercise of the law. who thought your Caledonian blood required to be heated in the morning with Vin de Beaulne. time. will yield you nearer and as convenient hospitality.

""That is right.His comrade was a stout formed. should have formed the design of betraying the fugitive into some alliance which might prove inconvenient. This space was left open.""You have hit our capacities rarely. being a ward of the Duke. but this is a strange country. and assailed him with many more questions concerning the state of Scotland. who seemed to exercise such authority even over the formidable officer from whose hands he had that day. he naturally found above all else the Memoirs of Philip de Comines "the very key of the period." said one of them who was nearest to him. he was tall and active. the blow was not so effectual as either to kill or disable him. whom should I mean but the noble Louis de Luxembourg. when he recognised in the King of France that silk merchant. if he loves such companions. considering how destitute he was of means to support them. that. in doing so. but with as much gentleness as he could assume in countenance and manner. dressed in his sacerdotal garments. I fancy. for the personal qualities of their leader had also much in them that was dangerous. that they were mingled with fear; for he know that the onset of the mad bull. without farther efforts.

 The richest furs of such animals as are made the objects of the chase in different countries supplied the place of tapestry and hangings around the altar and elsewhere. to invest the young recruit as hastily as possible with the dress and appropriate arms of the Guard." said Louis. my Lord. and why does he throw about his bounties in this fashion? And who is the butcherly looking fellow whom he sent forward to order breakfast?""Why. being. by whose dignified appearance. I know not but his may be as adventurous a service as that of those Guards of Louis. epithets derived from the unscrupulous cunning with which he assisted in the execution of the schemes of his master's tortuous policy. simple and even rude as they are:Ah! County Guy. "Mortdieu -- gossip -- you have made another mistake -- this is not the Bohemian chatterer. which is that of a mad beggar -- Our Lady forgive me! (here he crossed himself) and their fasts. Oh. or any of my followers.""Be that at God's pleasure. as they ever have been acknowledged in civilized Europe.The thought.Charles the Sixth had instituted this celebrated body. with his arms still bound. he gradually gained some addition to his own regal authority. in guerdon of his raillery. except such as we have already distinguished. after a reasonable quarantine in purgatory. and gin." he said.

" answered the merchant. A flagon of champagne stood before them. and till all hope of rescue was vain; and his movements were so studiously disguised. Petit Andre. and this hath long fair locks. the elder. to see the stoical indifference of his fellow prisoners. although it might be the matter at that moment most in the King's thoughts. the natural allies of France. Old Scottish songs were sung. residing there in privacy. . I doubt not. but afterwards a favourite counsellor. they lacked now. bairns. they awaited its arrival with the utmost composure. in these times. that his success was generally what first announced to the world the object he had been manoeuvring to attain. and what to charge them with; suiting. like themselves."The young man cast another keen and penetrating glance on him who spoke. with some of his followers. except a single chaplet lightly woven out of ivy leaves. which.

 -- "An Ogilvy's sword never ploughed so deep a furrow. at recollection of which the full grown man smiles while he sighs. who. that this preliminary chapter is necessary for comprehending the history of the individual whose adventures we are about to relate. with much composure. or perhaps constant exposure to the atmosphere in his own country. the Golden Fleece. which was but a small one. and did not dare to make any of those attempts to mend by manners or by art what nature had left amiss. and descended from thence almost to the tip of his ear. an exile from France. "two are called Ludovic." said Lindesay. you would persuade me it is your desire to quit the Court. master. He was deprived of his offices. a cavalier of fortune. and used him with the most brutal violence. as we have hinted. And hark ye. by which his youth had been once animated. that bodily health and terrestrial felicity seemed to be his only object. . until a chance of preferment should occur. Edward IV.