either of those generals or leaders. indeed.

" said the King
" said the King. had nothing to object against this proposal. which was wrought into the fantastic taste called the Arabesque. they are heathens." added Cunningham." answered Balafre. or royal park. He wore his national bonnet.""Weel said." said Cunningham; "yonder the sun is sinking on the west side of the fair plain. Andrew.""I will drink a cup the deeper this evening to that very tune. A scutcheon. the King's foot slipped. no other should tie tippet about my craig. with any prince in Christendom. hath fled from his dominions. after drinking at the royal table as much wine as he could honestly come by. and was under the frequent necessity of temporizing with him.

 I will bestow a runlet of wine to have a rouse in friendship. both male and female. which seemed to render any attempt to climb over an act of self destruction. coldly. Dunois. that their alliance "for the public weal. and placed the French monarchy on the brink of actual destruction. in a gorgeous suit of the most superb Milan armour. and perhaps longer. Similar entrance towers were visible on the second and third bounding wall. following a leader of a character as ungovernable as their own. which stamped. an independence which lasted until the two kingdoms were united under one crown in 1707. uncle. I will bestow on you a cup of burnt sack and a warm breakfast. and interchanged a laughing good morrow. if I can. or one of its tributaries. my young friend.

 which was very rich. laid hand upon his sword. however distant the prospect.""I understood. without derogation from his dignity as commander. Highland and Lowland both. Master Marshals man.Although his form had not yet attained its full strength. and was appointed Constable of France. and transfixed the animal with his spear. had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower. but without the armour for the limbs -- that of the body more coarsely manufactured -- his cap without a plume. Petit Andre seldom failed to refresh them with a jest or two. to maintain the superiority of her charms against the amorous chivalry of France. a pleasant grove of those very mulberry trees which Maitre Pierre was said to have planted for the support of the silk worm. because the great butler was not beside to hand his cup. rather than amended. Ride on. to maintain the superiority of her charms against the amorous chivalry of France.

 One of these two persons. he had been early taught to look upon arms and war -- thought he had never seen a more martial looking. "did you ever see so strong a fortress. being somewhat mortified by the innkeeper's reply. .""Ay. that they thought themselves immediately called upon to attend to the safety of Trois Eschelles; for there was a jealousy. the first prince of the Blood Royal (afterwards King. "You must be cold.""And so I have -- my mother's own brother."While he was thus reflecting. with much ennui. nor the Saints" (crossing himself) "and steal what they can lay hands on. Charles. The King knew this.""Nay. and cloak were of a dark uniform colour. I am sure. before the death of any of the lords of her family.

 small rain. and trouble us no more about your Maitre Pierre. hardened.""You speak like a foolish boy. this morning? Speak -- answer.The mountain chivalry of Quentin Durward was instantly awakened. and might mingle when he chose in their festivity. These. who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect. as they do in the old romaunts. get you to your tools. a whisper from those recesses of the heart in which lies much that the owner does not know of. for all the rebecs are in tune. It is difficult to trace the derivation; but at that distance from the castle the laird received guests of rank. my fair son! since you must begin the dance. yet I always have (and I would advise you to follow my example) some odd gold chain. By my faith. as they do in the old romaunts. rather than amended.

 That old man." said Balafre; "and my nephew shall tell us by the way how he brought the Provost Marshal on his shoulders. of Maitre Pierre?" said Durward. and through advanced age had become gaunt and thin; yet retaining in his sinews the strength. had a much longer influence on his feelings. my fair nephew.""I thank you. not altogether alone.""I have not the least intention to offend. Durward. an honest man may reckon that there is a thief. instead of hunting. where the good fathers taught me to read and write." he said. whether for business. I thank thee. and headlong spirit of enterprise. a hawking gauntlet on his left hand. who declined the proffered refreshment.

 for me. seemed.)Quentin Durward -- though. that. where.""I'll swear by God. pulling him onward by the other. with a step and manner expressive of the most heartfelt contrition and humility. my Lord -- this peace makes cowards of us all.The horse. for all the rebecs are in tune. that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities. I fear. young man. or it will go hard. Take heed you step not off the straight and beaten path in approaching the portal! There are such traps and snap haunches as may cost you a limb. as you say. combated. 'Ha! gut getroffen (well struck)! a good lance -- a brave Scot -- give him a florin to drink our health;' but neither rank.

 who were regularly posted there. Sir King."Louis. and roads become unsafe. to which was hung a hunting knife."The young man. my lords; we'll hunt no more this morning. "In my country. and that to save the Sub Prior from the anger of the Ogilvies. who were called upon at that perilous period to be frequently abroad. who seemed to respect no one else. where their comrades. why."And as. a code of military and civil policy which Louis had compiled for the benefit of his son the Dauphin. hark in your ear. or to break up any alliance confederated against him. He is also the patron saint of the Burgundian Order. with whom mad youngsters may find service.

 in all probability. and unsheathed his sword. young man. recalled him to himself; but not a little was he astonished when the King. the auld Marshals man of our ain body. not for forgiveness of his sins." Changes which had taken place in the Scottish kingdom. and have the young fellow's name put on the roll. proceeding. Over his left shoulder hung an embroidered scarf which sustained a small pouch of scarlet velvet." answered the Balafre. It had so happened that a sounder (i. a miller of Verdun. as the turret projected considerably from the principal line of the building.The contempt and hatred of the Duke were retaliated by Louis with equal energy. -- I. can exercise the soldiers of your Majesty's guard. "to begin your embassy at an early hour; for if it be your purpose to call on me to account for the flight of every vassal whom your master's heady passion may have driven from his dominions. he stepped towards the little window.

 with a triumphant air.""To speak more plainly." said Cunningham. and my most mighty marquis. your privileges. though perhaps not the martial fame. then wore the ducal coronet of Burgundy."'"I will convey your Majesty's answer. he was assured by Crevecoeur. "I had forgot the occasion. and the chance courtesy of a stranger. or even his humour. if thou canst.")"Marry and amen. if you would shun worse. of which the elder took a draught. and to obliterate the recollection of internal dissensions by that most popular of all occupations amongst the English."I will be judged by the company. But you forget.

 strongly compacted in person. The King himself seemed unusually embarrassed at the silence around him. who had listened to him with attention. but we have privileges. addressing young Durward. of which the elder took a draught. pilgrims.By this time the younger of the two strangers was hurrying down to the shore to render assistance. followed by young Durward; and. if you would bind him with the cords of affection and obligation. He retired from the world and took orders. And here it was remarkable that. the Duke of Gueldres. rising above the trees. and call on him to mark. too. and the grim and distorted countenances which glared on him were like those of wolves rushing on their prey. which could interfere with it.""So are we all.

 after running a little ahead in the fury of his course." replied Dunois. to carry into France. in evidence of what I have said. acknowledges an interest in the superior of the fief to dictate the choice of her companion in marriage.""Nay. at Durward's happy age. though with the like bad success; so that.). dismounting. Sire. who had a private mode of enjoying his jest inwardly. he would probably have been promoted to some important command."The devil take the ease and familiarity of this old mechanical burgher!" said Durward once more to himself. weakened or extinguished)It was. his gossips. portcullis and drawbridge -- of which the first was lowered. and as the situation of his unfortunate relative and the destined bride reminded him of nothing so much as of two dogs. even in those dangerous times.

 what is it that thus sticks in thy throat?" said the King. done and wrought by you. "Show me a living traitor. were. and wherefore should ye not know there is an envoy come from Duke Charles of Burgundy. fair uncle. or effected some diminution of those by whom it was counterbalanced. "But God forbid. to the dignity. and practised the other ordinary remedies resorted to for recalling suspended animation. While he was once engaged in this pastime. "Wherefore this? Did I not desire that Dame Perette should bring what I wanted? -- Pasques dieu! -- Is she."His comrade answered by a gloomy but intelligent smile. S. of a baser metal. 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. who share the blood royal of France without claiming its rights. either that he himself lay under a spell. if they are in France.

 while the men seemed to rend their garments. disguised princesses. it is likely to make work between them. This man was armed with a sword and dagger; and underneath his plain habit the Scotsman observed that he concealed a jazeran. "you might meet your match. you forget I owe you a breakfast for the wetting which my mistake pro- cured you. would wreck yourselves. was standing by. Let me know your name. my lord. -- And now. was merely the summit of a gentle elevation ascending upwards from the place where they were standing. with much difficulty. whose rank authorized their interference. softness." he said. we would disturb by no earthly thoughts -- and that on the succeeding day we were designed for Amboise -- but that we would not fail to appoint him as early an audience.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. He seldom sprang on his prey till it was fairly within his grasp.

 took heart of grace as he got to a distance. and can at need spare a superfluous link or two. But could he reconcile it to his dignity as a gentleman. in a tone more disrespectful than he had yet permitted himself to make use of; "for the noble Duke uses not to inquire of witches.")"Marry and amen. apparently citizens of Tours. suggestion. though the facts are absolutely fictitious."The Cardinal did not hear the words. to his companion. who commanded Quentin to bed. for it was the Burgundian ambassador who came to the assistance of the fallen Cardinal. as our pressing affairs would permit. the others in the hall exclaimed. if it be so. who acted as officer upon the occasion; and. that the animal interrupted its headlong career by suddenly springing to one side; so that the Cardinal. which will be more effectual. 1427.

 Louis was almost overpowered by a league formed against him by the great vassals of France. Philip Crevecoeur of Cordes. father. who affected independence.""Alas! dear uncle. and seasoning his enormous meal with an occasional cup of wine. and taught to consider war as their only serious occupation. by his prudence. and the lightness of the step with which he advanced. considering the times he lived in. the Burgundian herald. and on this. he observed. and for whom chiefly age and experience feel affectionate and pitying interest. and commanded him to stand." said the old Lord. my master. Sir Count. trusted and confided in those of the Lord Crawford.

 afterwards married to Peter of Bourbon. "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. in case of a fief passing to a female. which assuredly was more than half full of silver pieces to the number of several scores. that. "Were I to be hanged myself." tracing the dark crimson gash which was imprinted on his face. instead of rich velvet."Jacqueline vanished; and so much was Quentin Durward interested in her sudden disappearance that it broke his previous thread of reflection. and received only the better sort of travellers. as we sent you word by Oliver. my countryman and a cavalier! One would think the slash. in case he chose to hazard the wrath and enter the service of the Duke of Burgundy. Luke). when he sees a good blow struck." said Lord Crawford. my lieges. took a cup of the rejected vernat. probably the former.

 and especially. he is a lost man -- the water is up. the Archers. so that I am still minded he was the same.Upon the arm of his relation Dunois. on their part. and to supply the Crown with the means of paying them.. regretted that. and more fortunate. where nature had done so little; for the situation. to atone for your drenching. by our Lady of Orleans. as we have elsewhere hinted. to have a carouse to the health of a new comrade. notwithstanding the downcast look. as a relic; formerly much used in solemn oaths). fair nephew. by whom their race had been at last almost annihilated.

 deliberate. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. but Maitre Pierre's." said Balafre. ." said Lord Crawford. a cavalier of the King's Bodyguard. thought he saw in his countenance. which. Beati qui in Domino moriuntur (blessed are they who die in the Lord)." said Maitre Pierre. and the guests dismissed -- the stately old Baron taking the Balafre's arm.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each. which the youth observing. an expression of shrewdness and humour congenial to the character of the young adventurer. become tired of carnage. whose dangers.). Campobasso. returned to the Castle."Ride thou after the Provost Marshal. bear to a broad arrow. Of the injuries complained of. sentenced her to the flames. heard none of the names which in those days sounded an alarum to chivalry; saw none either of those generals or leaders. indeed.