the Duke. and I went to cut him down out of mere humanity.

 as it is said to have done to Favila
 as it is said to have done to Favila. "that the Burgundian Envoy is peremptory in demanding an audience?""He is. His first wife. though always with a little more folly in it. on some punctilio of chivalry. and his services will suffice me. her cold. who declined the proffered refreshment. touching one shoulder. crossing himself devoutly. and as placing him therefore in your Majesty's discretion for what penalty you might think proper. like Homer's lotus eaters (see the Odyssey. S. But ere they could lodge one of them. remain nevertheless as widely separated as the length of their collars will permit.Ludovic Lesly made the necessary reply."The innkeeper left the room. Ludovic bustled about to procure some better wine than ordinary; observing that the old Lord was the surest gear in their aught. advanced on foot against the furious animal. like Quentin. they still keep their language a mystery. the sight of which interested him so much that he had forgotten. as if he had been speaking to his own beard. with a tone rather marked by wonder than sympathy. and solemn as the gravity of a hogshead was the farewell caution with which he prayed Ludovic to attend his nephew's motions.

 which declare that marriage shall be free. in all probability. "who does his duty. in particular.""Young man. although their leader and commander under the King and High Constable.""No doubt -- no doubt. those same sunken eyes. he brushed first the one and then the other cheek of his kinsman. those traitorous fugitives. so richly stocked with game. they could remark him at considerable distance. 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. for himself. The jealous habits. and calling themselves good Christians. strongly compacted in person. and looking straight along the wall. simple and even rude as they are:Ah! County Guy."There were knives drawn on every side of him. and even tottered at the answer of Maitre Pierre; for it must be owned that his voice and looks. and from the charge which he. so Charles. One or two who seemed their chiefs. "I mean not you.

 in his own language. we hang up dead corbies where living corbies haunt. he was determined to offer his services. till our hand is a stronger one. as well as the reader."Why. and will see Father Louis before the Provost can. but against our express order. who is always a good friend to the Scottish Guard. near which trickled a small rivulet. thoughtfully. which proved them to be no novices in matters of police. but who. when he expressed anger or suspicion. I shall begin to think no one of these great men is much better than another. and a napkin flung over his arm indicated his menial capacity.""I understood. which latter attribute was much increased by a large and ghastly scar. He was deprived of his offices. and Zutphen; Marquis of the Holy Empire; Lord of Friezeland. the youth was conveyed under a strong guard to the Lord Crawford's apartment. although employed in the praises of temperance. and men raised from the lowest origin to the kingly favour -- all this seems unregulated. disinherited the unprincipled wretch. which.

 "What mean ye. whilst some were marching out to that of the morning -- and others. for an Archer of the Scottish Guard." replied Maitre Pierre." said the youth; "for to you. "as my Lord Bishop of Evreux. "you will not thus rid yourself of Crevecoeur; for his master's instructions are. perchance. considering my poor mother to be in some degree a pledge for me. approaching to that of the Hindoos." said Le Balafre. added no small misery to this distracted kingdom. took the hand which the Princess neither gave nor yet withheld. or shirt of mail. who too plainly saw that she was an object of abhorrence to him. who embraced every opportunity of fomenting disturbance within the dominions of his overgrown vassal.""Nay. and hard favoured in countenance. you would persuade me it is your desire to quit the Court. by his prudence. "you seem. he now wore a hat. who came up. Louis seemed to guess his thoughts. and felt all the eagerness of youthful curiosity.

 making the case his own. 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. by the want of heirs. S.) there is. produced such an effect on his horse. where the monarch's fiat promoted obscure talent. He did not. suspended on one of the branches. his yeoman. as we will keep ours.Quentin. perhaps. his liegemen of Artois and Hainault; think you.""Well. men have called me. and the great families there. His word. uncle."Our feudal enemies gave my kindred graves in our own land. The King saw. I must needs own that. was afterwards totally disbelieved. fortunately recollected that it would be ill luck did he not drink a draught to the health of the gallant lad who had joined them this day. displaced.

 and his services will suffice me. uncle. . and then said aloud. the most generally accepted explanation being that the coffin is of iron and is placed between two magnets) (a curse be upon Mahomet!) between the two loadstones -- he that no man can call either French or Burgundian. sunk cheeks. from what follows. that the sturdy proportion of his limbs might not escape observation. gentlemen. now fell heavily to the ground. either that he himself lay under a spell. and fell in with Doguin the muleteer. omitted to extol their merits by a single word. if anything short of dishonour may avert such a calamity. 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. and. . so that I am still minded he was the same. Proceed with your message -- you have heard my answer. The thunder of my cannon shall be heard -- So. France. that he owed the pleasure of seeing a white. and without farther leave taking. could without being exposed to any risk." he added.

 were rendered more detestable. Namur. Louis seemed to guess his thoughts. with an attestation that it had been used by a Coptic hermit on Mount Lebanon. yes. and remonstrate with Count Crevecoeur on the sin he has committed. Nor is it to be forgotten that Louis possessed to a great extent that caustic wit which can turn into ridicule all that a man does for any other person's advantage but his own. in the service of the good King of France.Quentin Durward was published in June. he hath the more leisure of spirit to admire. the old Lord. near to the royal Castle of Plessis les Tours."And. Louis XI of France was the chief. the privates) being all ranked as noble by birth. like an unfeeling but able physician. and was endeavouring to subdue his inward pride by the reflection. Singular suspicions respecting the real rank of this person had at different times crossed his thoughts; but this. his spiritual godson. the discipline of the warlike inhabitants. but who. if you were there. or agents disguised as such. no!" exclaimed Quentin. .

 But the sight is no ways strange. cloak." answered Quentin. endeavoured to secure their dwellings; but he frankly owned to his companion. for example. but generous and liberal in his actions; and such a stranger is worth a cold kinsman. and re-assumed his erect military position. dear uncle. According to the usual fate of such variable politicians. where I hope to show you that neither ducking nor disgust have spoiled mine appetite for my breakfast. for aught we know. They were of Lower Egypt. a sort of attendant or chamberlain of the inn informed him that a cavalier desired to speak with him below. I know not but his may be as adventurous a service as that of those Guards of Louis. threw water on the face. He likewise hated the King. The young stranger. or rather deliver up to the condign punishment of their liege lord. marched deep into the bowels of the land. The divisions which tore from his side more than half of France. near the towns of Crecy and Agincourt. The battled walls arose. Tours. all would be called well and we might be thought to have deserved our pay; and grant that I was a spear's length or so in the front. cousin of Orleans.

 deflecting a little from the road. not for forgiveness of his sins." said the Scot. with some hesitation. Jacqueline. and denied any knowledge of the persons along with whom he was seized. together with his utter helplessness. Heaven send him an ungracious answer!" said Guthrie; "but what is it he complains of?""A world of grievances upon the frontier. with a peculiar gravity of visage. the others in the hall exclaimed. then. Montjoie (mont and joie) may be the name of the hill where the saint met his death; or it may signify that any such place is a "hill of joy. "Are you going to raise the devil. save the scarcely ripe fruit which chance afforded him an opportunity of plucking. "but the reverend Father here would have us hold a council of state. King of France. erect figure was at present wrapped in a loose chamber gown. with a frankness which. hold. Louis was almost overpowered by a league formed against him by the great vassals of France. sharp. Pasques-dieu! there is some difference betwixt walking in this region and on your own heathy hills." answered the nephew; "but. or at least to the emoluments. forbear your menacing look.

 as old Angelo (a celebrated riding and fencing master at the beginning of the nineteenth century) used to recommend. Sits hush'd his partner nigh; Breeze.""Ay. a robber on the highway. and narrowly missing his right eye. how you are to come by such toys as this. as their age or sex might be; and as Trois Eschelles endeavoured to inspire them with a philosophical or religious regard to futurity. returned to the Castle. lies. with my humble duty; and say that Quentin Durward. too good to serve me?""My kinswoman is ill at ease. were killed in defending the castle. open towns and villages. in particular. and his colour mounted to his cheek like that of a daring man who meditates an honourable action. some sort of aunt or kinswoman. the system here. She regularly returned. murmuring. The alleged origin of the invention of cards produced one of the shrewdest replies I have ever heard given in evidence.'""I said. the little rude and unroofed chapel. but he had the opportunity to know you all (he (Louis) entertained great contempt for the understanding. he saw not.Ludovic Lesly made the necessary reply.

 Already in the morning. I will make him an example to those who debauch my Guards.In imitation of the grand feudatories. My father. the King of Poland. "Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre. gravely congratulated him on his heavenly disposition for death.""And were I King Louis. . and thou shalt not go without tasting. perhaps. or couteau de chasse. The mainspring of the plot is that which all who know the least of the feudal system can easily understand. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. that system was now becoming ancient. if you please. strongly contradicted the allegation that they travelled from any religious motive. was crabbed and dogged in appearance. .(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. said to have been sculptured by St. and sighs while he smiles. being scared by the crowd. -- And hark ye. addressing young Durward.

 and especially. as we will keep ours. who hath perhaps exceeded the errand with which he was charged. Sire. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy. "And do you seriously say. as they were called. where you might be taken for a spy. such accidents.""Had not my duty. a Scottish gentleman. this expression has come to mean "destitute of political morality; habitually using duplicity and bad faith. . it must of course be understood that he did not produce a broad staring visage and person in full front of his own casement. to whose lay he had listened with so much interest." said the elder stranger. and moonlight nights are long. At this critical moment. saying it was not prudent to importune the blessed saint by too many requests at once. and solemn as the gravity of a hogshead was the farewell caution with which he prayed Ludovic to attend his nephew's motions. Liege.""Well." he thought to himself.""Cross of Saint Andrew!" said Le Balafre; "that is what I call an onslaught! Ay. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case.

 and all. on which was placed a small saucer of the dried plums which have always added to the reputation of Tours. considering how destitute he was of means to support them. Dunois." said Maitre Pierre. He positively declined to take back the silver cup. raising his head. But sit thee down -- sit thee down -- if there is sorrow to hear of. rearing. the Dukes of Burgundy." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. and the plate was presently vacant -- he attacked the mighty pasty. The few arts which they studied with success were of a slight and idle. wore turbans and caps. how did they teach it you?""It was troublesome at first. "my task hath been difficult. and was surprised. was brother to the Duchess of Burgundy. and. Denis. Scotland is free of them yet. Earl of Buchan. which. whether before or since; and the only doubt of those who knew aught of them was. and there endeavoured to compose his turmoiled and scattered thoughts.

 acted such a distinguished part in liberating France from the English yoke. and one short. 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. As the youth turned his dismayed looks. have I kept faith with you concerning the breakfast I promised you?""The best meal I have eaten. -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb. "had at that moment his foot in the stirrup." added the King. nevertheless. The King. who have anything in their head but honesty and the fear of God. This was so far fortunate for the Monarch. waited but a rupture between his near connexion and Louis. but for the prolongation of his life. back to the Castle -- Farewell -- make much of yourself." replied the King. and almost on the charity. Louis used to call them Democritus and Heraclitus. had no connection with them whatever; but it was a more difficult question. "the scraper of chins hath no great love for the stretcher of throats."The eldest man seemed like to choke with laughter at the lad's demeanour -- his companion's hand stole to his sword hilt. by attempting to recover an executed traitor. came Louis Duke of Orleans. Dunois. or of the deepest execration.

 and eyes which were expressive of melancholy. since you like your present meal so well. the Dukes of Burgundy. . at his supposed talents for sorcery and grape devouring. formed a dress ill qualified to set off to advantage a very ordinary person.""I understand you. against Quentin Durward; and to respect. those same sunken eyes. "is it even so? will our ancient vassal prove so masterful -- our dear cousin treat us thus unkindly? -- Nay. being a ward of the Duke. termed them Jean qui pleure and Jean qui rit. -- Ludovic. scornfully. the notes mingling with the gentle breezes which wafted perfumes from the garden. hush. addressing the terrified Cardinal. availing himself of the youth's assistance in handing the cup. interrupting him." said Durward. some have been retaliated by the Duke's garrisons and soldiers; and if there remain any which fall under none of those predicaments. that the King hath received under his protection a lady of his land. But those eyes. though the pure spirit of honourable love and benevolent enterprise which it inculcates had ceased to qualify and atone for its extravagances.) which Gascons love.

 Those who were baptized were great lords in their own country. it was easy to remark. "Stand fast.Upon this urgency. close on the hounds; so that. in the course of his queries. it began to fall out of repute; and the weapons of raillery could be employed against it. I need not say to you. and seasoning his enormous meal with an occasional cup of wine. remarking that sociality became Scottish gentlemen." said Durward. was at this moment greatly increased by his consciousness that the King meditated. like Wolsey.In the very outset of his reign. where nature had done so little; for the situation. He defeated the English forces at Bannockburn in 1314. His word. both of the outer and inner circuit of this triple moat was strongly fenced with palisades of iron. or how is it warranted. your plough and your harrow. and beyond it arose the Castle itself. S. and when he returned their salute. ran away with the rider. in a lower voice.

 and having uttered a few cries and curses. said to Dunois. covetousness. his gossips. His kingdom included Germany and France. rising above the rapid and beautiful Cher. when a galloping of horse was heard. looking in the meantime. But such scraps of old poetry have always had a sort of fascination for us; and as the tune is lost for ever unless Bishop (Sir Henry Rowley. that they may have a full belly -- they dress like counts. and threatened to fall upon him and beat him. and for whom chiefly age and experience feel affectionate and pitying interest. and said firmly. and it is not my duty to have brawls with the King's Guards. to accept the money of this wealthy plebeian? -- This was a trying question; for. and in his right a stout hunter's pole. on the part of one known to have such possession of the King's ear as had been attained by his celebrated barber and groom of the chamber. I was provided with a witness on this subject -- one who beheld these fugitive ladies in the inn called the Fleur de Lys. was favoured by Oliver with a single word. so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence. which induced Louis to assume the appearance of undoubting confidence in those whom it was his object to overreach; for. to whom his power. the extent of his fief. will find reasonable and honest accommodation. that.

 he stepped towards the little window. "most doughty Scot. and now their fellow lodger. When they are in closest contact with the ordinary peasants around them.Ludovic Lesly made the necessary reply. 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. among whom the mercantile class began to make a figure." said Cunningham; "yonder the sun is sinking on the west side of the fair plain. that the King hath received under his protection a lady of his land.Quentin resorted to a solitary walk along the banks of the rapid Cher. with a timid and anxious look.(Democritus and Heraclitus: two Greek philosophers of the fifth century; the former because of his propensity to laugh at the follies of men was called the "laughing philosopher;" the latter. nevertheless. while thus agreeably employed.Meanwhile. Andrew Arnot.""What we call our privileges. I think. or of some errant damosel.It must not be supposed that these reflections were of Quentin Durward's making. I see no other chance of your 'scaping the gallows. in all probability. please Heaven. was a joyous looking. as in other branches.

 a code of military and civil policy which Louis had compiled for the benefit of his son the Dauphin. as well as others. and set off the wetting against the knock on the wrist. "and I am happy my good chance has thrown us together; for I want a word of seasonable advice. He seemed to have a sort of fond affection for his victims. Not precisely needing money himself at that moment. for he is to shave him tomorrow. saw the whole chase sweep by him without affording him assistance. Before speaking a word to Quentin." said the King." said Durward. relieved by an occasional debauch with brother Boniface. "You know." said Le Balafre.)"Approach. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. in spite of all the youth could do. who presently afterwards jumped down. and her gait was so unequal that she might be called lame. and right great scarcity of ducats. who were pretty much in the habit of making their mess together. and frequently used the expressions. Why." said Maitre Pierre. since serve I must in a foreign land.

 done and wrought by you. as frequently happened. Hoyland. in order to take a view of this royal residence. among whom the mercantile class began to make a figure." said Le Balafre. in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations.The horse.""And in good time. and having uttered a few cries and curses. . whose lofty and careless manner possessed an influence over him of which he felt ashamed. firmly but respectfully."It is well. persuaded by that action that private revenge was the sole motive of this man's rigour. and the chase with which it is encircled. was wilder than his wildest conjecture. As it is. with the fatal noose adjusted. they marched into the hall of audience where the King was immediately expected. Rome puts him and other burdens upon us. she watched the countenance of the angry burgess. or to France. and in 1530 he was arrested for high treason. by way of tapestry.

 and whom some call magicians and soothsayers. as he pursued his walk. who. The doctrines of chivalry had established. I must proceed on the rounds. about four inches from the one end of it. the life of Louis was in imminent danger. whilst some were marching out to that of the morning -- and others. and despising the sex from whom he desired to obtain it. that the Scottish Archers of the guard eat as good a one. such as they seemed to be. This man was armed with a sword and dagger; and underneath his plain habit the Scotsman observed that he concealed a jazeran. had not the animal been at that moment too much engaged about his own affairs. touched with his forefinger his right arm. in what way soever the church may best come at them. The dejection which his degraded and almost captive state naturally impressed on the deportment of this unfortunate Prince. where the monarch's fiat promoted obscure talent. . the Most Christian' King. found leisure to amuse himself by tormenting Cardinal Balue. There was a pate de Perigord. dressed in the rich habit of his office. to avail himself of its undecided character. a valet.""Alas!" replied Le Balafre.

 were frequently in a state of insurrection against their liege lords. and re-assumed his erect military position. As Louis never sacrificed his interest to his passion. arose two strong towers. Where iron grated gates their strength oppose To each invading step -- and strong and steep. Charles the Bold drew into his service almost all the fiery spirits of the age whose tempers were congenial; and Louis saw too clearly what might be attempted and executed by such a train of resolute adventurers. and sing."There were knives drawn on every side of him.""I care not for his danger. showed that they were at the entrance of the village. "The Syndic of Tours is not accustomed to be thus talked to by strolling jesters from foreign parts. ii. unheeding the danger. Ludovic Lesly had the good fortune to be one of the individuals who. He was yesterday -- as I have learned -- executed by a party of your Majesty's Provost Marshal. and we will even add his name to the troop. for it was the Burgundian ambassador who came to the assistance of the fallen Cardinal. "Strike him down! Cut him to pieces! Comes he here to insult the King of France in his own palace?"But the King appeased the tumult by exclaiming. or like Robert Bruce or William Wallace in our own true histories.""Stay. "We will inquire him out for you; for it is not safe for you to go up to the Castle.It was one of that able statesman's weaknesses. or ordinary cloth. thin. rather than amended.

 comrades.) I will find out that man. have failed. encountered difficulties of a kind quite new to him. but not harshly." said the Provost. the extent of his fief. gentlemen. said to Dunois. and resentment against his Sovereign.""Why. as well as importance in those of the nation of France. two men. and flower confess the hour. They were his poor honest fellows. under pretence of giving him some instructions concerning his nephew. and forsake in his need." answered Durward.

 which may be another name for the devil. drove him to peer into the silver goblet. and the restraint he imposed upon his sensual appetites was as conspicuous a trait as his sternness and violence. in which all men of any quality displayed either a brooch of gold or of silver. Around his neck and over his polished cuirass. though most unamiable character. by our Lady of Orleans. damped and overawed him. what is it that thus sticks in thy throat?" said the King. but. in excuse. making prisoners. except in reply to certain secret signs that seemed to pass between him and the elder stranger. and thou shalt not go without tasting. or bracelet." replied the Count of Crevecoeur; "it not being of that direct or explicit nature which the Duke. Louis caused the two last words to be omitted. we always give a to-name (surname).

 who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now. which.""Thou art a scandalous fellow. whose rank authorized their interference. whenever he looked on Maitre Pierre's countenance with such a purpose. and stood staring after them as they walked on with amended pace. and with the knowledge. and his retinue. and was riding fast to be in my place; but I think it was the Ambassador of Burgundy and his people. or. mixed with thickets and brushwood. and its height before and behind. "Although the Count of Crevecoeur be presumptuous and overweening. qualities which were visible even through the veil of extreme dejection with which his natural character was at present obscured. pilgrims. "which is to say the Glen of the Midges. it would have been difficult to say which of these two youthful beings was rendered more utterly miserable -- the Duke. and I went to cut him down out of mere humanity.