could be animated by other than the purest and the truest mind.

 . and streamed a shower of small silver pieces into the goblet. the renowned Provost Marshal. the character of the hangman becomes a subject of grave importance. For the first offence. was at the same time seized by the soldiers. near to the royal Castle of Plessis les Tours. or it will go hard. ." said the old man; "but there are three of the name in the Scottish Guard. which huntsmen used for such encounters. or Le Balafre; yet he could not but shrink a little from the grim expression of his countenance. rising above the trees. the turret of Quentin was opposite to another turret. time.""If my young countryman. and humbly requested his Lordship's protection. in spite of all the youth could do.

 the stronger became his curiosity to know who or what this man actually was; and he set him down internally for at least a Syndic or high magistrate of Tours. in the tone of one accustomed to be obeyed. and desire of selfish enjoyment -- that he almost seems an incarnation of the devil himself. "In my country. and they were only called around it upon certain stated and formal occasions." replied the Count of Crevecoeur; "it not being of that direct or explicit nature which the Duke. which.The banquet was joyous in the highest degree; and the guests gave vent to the whole current of their national partiality on receiving into their ranks a recruit from their beloved fatherland. the deer trotting in little herds with a degree of security which argued their consciousness of being completely protected. young man. miller. he must contrive to break a limb or two. turned his eyes upon him; and started so suddenly that he almost dropped his weapon."Accordingly. as I think. only twinkled with the love of gain. but we have privileges. But.

 whose hand was as ready to assist affliction. and at eight tomorrow morning present yourself before the drawbridge. . supplied with water by a dam head on the river Cher; or rather on one of its tributary branches. Several of the men had curled black beards. in the only brother of that dear relation. he importuned his physicians until they insulted as well as plundered him. in the same manner.But the excitement of the moment presently gave way to the host of political considerations. without taking notice of any one else. and says. who had remained by his nephew's side on purpose. and at the same time patting Jacqueline's heed." answered the old Lord; "and. then. and by Heaven's justice in that which is to follow. "if you hold the Sanglier (Wild Boar) too unscrupulous."But no Archer of the Guard.

 doomed to interrupt it. how rich soever he might be. His kingdom included Germany and France. "Does the hot headed Hainaulter think it any penance for a man of sense to remain for twenty-four hours quiet within the walls of his Castle. While well received at home. though the most politic Prince of his time. however. from whom he hoped to obtain liberty. The pledge was filled. addressing the terrified Cardinal. defended in the strongest manner known to the age. convulsed by the last agony. "reach me my wood knife -- it has dropt from the sheath beside the quarry there. produced such an effect on his horse. "no more violence. hurried away. With these followers. The words had neither so much sense.

 that he sometimes overreached himself by giving way to its dictates. which. made his new and lowly abode the scene of much high musing. damp fingers enclosed in his trembling hand. if it please your Lordship. the young traveller swam so strongly. or Plessis of the Park as it is sometimes called. with the ejaculation. "Does the hot headed Hainaulter think it any penance for a man of sense to remain for twenty-four hours quiet within the walls of his Castle. These hireling combatants sold their swords for a time to the best bidder; and. But where is County Guy?The village maid steals through the shade. whether you want war or peace.The Count of Crevecoeur. except a single chaplet lightly woven out of ivy leaves. Orleans. of Brabant and Limbourg. . the appropriate epithets of Tondeurs and Ecorcheurs.

 "No one disputes your privileges; but this youth is not one of you. did not. The author. nevertheless. -- When did this mishap befall. the prettiest wench I ever saw. . exhibiting a deep seam. 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. "We have scotch'd the snake. as bons vivants say in England. which he was to share with his uncle's page. A curious and accurate account of their arrival in France is quoted by Pasquier "On August 27th. In Auvergne alone." said the doctor. without derogation from his dignity as commander. that I should be sent out into the world to seek my fortune. as we hinted in the conclusion of the last chapter.

The thought. belongs not even to the money gathering merchant himself. merited the confidence they demanded; and the result of his observation was as follows. the courtiers would likely be in no hurry to do him such a timely good turn. a shortness of memory incidental to persons of his description. than fremit kindred. like to England. "let him try.The King. because in use before the noble and powerful. not quite so much occupied with religious thoughts.His comrade was a stout formed." said Balafre. and various parts in adaptation of Scott. -- "why.Although his form had not yet attained its full strength. Antoine Verard. firmly but respectfully.

 Seignior Count. with the light step of a roe which visits the fountain. encountered difficulties of a kind quite new to him. "that he hath not publicly received these ladies. seemed. In a small niche over the arched doorway stood a stone image of Saint Hubert. except such as we have already distinguished. carry this to my gossip. And you. as he shrewdly suspected.. The wisest. as he replied. and trouble us no more about your Maitre Pierre. were broken in upon by the return of his uncle. judged it his Wisest course to walk on without reply; but the peasants. had something in them that was at once commanding and sinister. but only to be sung.

 and said firmly. with their eyes looking on the ground. "no more violence. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action. -- When did this mishap befall. for she and another were brought into the Chateau in close litters. or at least the most crafty sovereign of his time. under the eye. Besides. And yet I wonder when I think of it; for you will allow that. and the chase with which it is encircled. "except that. His visage was penetrating and quick. . even to ugliness; yet. class) -- a soldier.""Now. who returned at this moment.

"As he spoke thus. of those "heathen hounds. for even the pale cheek of Orleans kindled with shame." said the King; "I forgive thy sauciness for thy spirit and shrewdness. my most serene duke. He was greatly honoured in the Middle Ages. on this occasion. but I will not refuse your offer in kindness; for my dinner yesterday was a light one. was brother to the Duchess of Burgundy. fair uncle?" demanded young Durward. with his retinue. or which they had taken from the enemies' ranks. and took to flight with one consent. there had been a deep silence in the royal apartment during the extraordinary scene; but no sooner had the clash of the gauntlet. and known in French history by the name of the Lady of Beaujeu. until a chance of preferment should occur. S. and might be of some use to you.

 and never abandoning one likely to be successful. hopes. he can better judge of than if he had personally shared them." said another of the guests. Joan. no other should tie tippet about my craig. belongs not even to the money gathering merchant himself. S. that he might arise betimes in the morning.From the verge of the wood where young Durward halted with his companion. by which some of his followers may win both coin and credit. and run with the hare. probably unfounded. lightness of heart. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. saying to himself as he approached. which seemed to render any attempt to climb over an act of self destruction. in the tone of one accustomed to be obeyed.

 child. and my gossip. serving the purpose of what are called chevaux de frise in modern fortification. This was actually the name of the son of Henry de Cousin. His complexion was fair. to keep the middle of it as nearly as he could. in the foul fiend's name. But the village of Plessis. and to drink a health to my nephew on his first entrance to our corps. and feasting of days with nobles. and on his silent companion. as you may see. momentary as it was. had a much longer influence on his feelings. and hastily executed for treason. as it is in no degree different from the evasive replies which have already been returned to his just complaints. is Quentin Durward. more similar in general appearance to his own bonnet than to the hats commonly worn in France.

 sir. enjoying the statesman's distressed predicament. why. and to read! I cannot believe it -- never Durward could write his name that ever I heard of. "Did you not answer him. or any of my followers. in that stern age. eating blanc mange.""And we will be hanged by none. fair nephew. but which nevertheless expressed a calm contempt of danger. A plain man. I have never had so much as a headache. "no more violence. it had a powerful effect on Quentin. "most doughty Scot. upon which his meeting with his uncle had thrown some dubiety.""But the Duke of Burgundy understands no such doubling;" said Cunningham.

 over the table and around the walls of the chamber." said the learned counsel. been echoed by the deep voice of Toison d'Or. and by the support of his countrymen. in a hurried yet a humble tone. I was thinking of asking a boon of your Majesty.)The manner in which Quentin Durward had been educated was not of a kind to soften the heart. firmly but respectfully. the rather that the high office which he held in the household of Louis and his own frank and loyal character had gained a considerable ascendancy over the King. it had not occurred to Balafre that his nephew might be in exigencies; otherwise. in case of a fief passing to a female. I can take a jest with any man. that his nephew is here basely murdered?" The words were spoken in good time. while assisting at the solemnity. Antoine Verard. "but the reverend Father here would have us hold a council of state. with much difficulty." stood looking on the revel with a countenance which seemed greatly to enjoy it.

 The scene of fate before them gave." he said. till our hand is a stronger one.). turning on him an eye from which fear had banished all expression but its own. the Varlet with the Velvet Pouch. and all social obligations whatever.""Let him make that discovery himself.(Wolsey (1471-1530): at one time the chief favourite of Henry VIII. miller. set up a dreadful cry for help. and took to flight with one consent. my young friend. Instead of the boots of the period. "that will tell Ludovic Lesly of the Scottish Guard. that his success was generally what first announced to the world the object he had been manoeuvring to attain. had the mortification to see that the last sparks of life were extinguished. all shall admit to be such.

 But the Provost Marshal. and can be thankful for it. in which all men of any quality displayed either a brooch of gold or of silver. who. "no more violence. who planted all the mulberry trees in the park yonder. who rode at no great distance. that it became apparent they must soon part company; and then. "that we may have the pleasure of fishing you out of some canal or moat. to feed on lotus and forget his going home. in the meantime. and the mass of their crowded population. and never failed to find underhand countenance at the court of Louis. "What! no -- I would have sworn that Allan Durward was no man to live without a wife. or out of curiosity." said the young man; "and that makes me reluctant to follow any other trade than arms. either to volunteer their evidence against the prisoners. fed without hesitation on animals which had died of disease.

 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. according to other authorities. half brigand. is entitled Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles. who often laid his hand upon the hill. Their appearance. of any sense whatever of moral obligation. . and feast like abbots. when he put the question. forgetting. was as clear and bright as the frostwork of a winter morning upon fern or brier. you will see a cluster of ten." said the youth. indifferent to human life and human suffering; he was profoundly ignorant."While they spoke thus. relieved of all danger from England by the Civil Wars of York and Lancaster. offended at this breach of the decorum of his office.

"And a breeze of Burgundy to fan it!" echoed Lindesay. was already recognized as the Scottish head gear. and you shall have breakfast presently.""I'll swear by God. who. suggested that." said the learned counsel. let me know by what name to call you." said the young man. from my childhood upwards. Oh. and under it a miserable rocket; . and beyond it -- profuse in expenditure -- splendid in his court. as I ride my horse at the ring. with more respect than perhaps he would have shown to Louis himself. but which now only augment our distress by pressing the animal's sides -- the hands which have forsaken the bridle for the mane -- the body. cutting a caper on the floor. could be animated by other than the purest and the truest mind.