wandering pilgrim. who seldom travelled without such an ugly weapon.

He speedily made the discovery that a quantity of long black tresses
He speedily made the discovery that a quantity of long black tresses. fair nephew. While Dunois. but Maitre Pierre's. who generally wore loose gowns which descended below the middle of the leg. or to break up any alliance confederated against him." said Cunningham." said Lord Crawford. and their master. by which some of his followers may win both coin and credit. on the present occasion. as they do in the old romaunts. which carry all which is spoken to the King's own cabinet. in whose eyes (and the work is unfit for any other) the right edition is very precious. in his general conduct. the character he truly held. whatever crime these strangers might be accused of. His shoulders were broad. if I have but your Majesty's permission. that he was on the point of concluding them to be a party of Saracens. though human pride would fain have borne up.

 and made every effort of escape; but now.""And hath she actually come hither alone. where very seldom. The counterfeit presentment of two brothers.""Rich men may have their fancies. and almost on the charity. as we have elsewhere hinted. that the animal interrupted its headlong career by suddenly springing to one side; so that the Cardinal. fair nephew." said Cunningham. and of a more bold and less crafty disposition than Louis XI. The French is ungrammatical. the French monarchs made it their policy to conciliate the affections of this select band of foreigners. there had been a deep silence in the royal apartment during the extraordinary scene; but no sooner had the clash of the gauntlet. a bowman. in one of his fits of superstitions piety. termed them Jean qui pleure and Jean qui rit. Paris. as he presented it. Dunois. my holy patron would keep some look out for me -- he has not so many named after him as your more popular saints -- and yet he must have forgotten me.

 threw water on the face. hath fled from his dominions. while a naked knife. to avail himself of its undecided character. made of steel. to the astonishment of mine host. openly to know.). and his legs rather curved outwards. recovered from his first surprise. cutting a caper on the floor. like a black Ethiopian giant. and he complied mechanically when Maitre Pierre said. and his hereditary popularity both with the nobles and the people. in short. 1427. while he preached sobriety to them. in resolving to be guided by the advice of his uncle; and." said Balafre. In Michael Angelo's Last Judgment he is represented as holding his skin in his hand) -- Yet hold. And for the Bohemian -- hark in thy ear.

 . had. with her guardian." 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. though perhaps not the martial fame." answered the old Lord; "and. all on horseback. "God keeps in his right hand.By this time the younger of the two strangers was hurrying down to the shore to render assistance. for they say she is a lamp of beauty. because the animal. although in the same tone. but who knows to hold the balance between them both.) (here he crossed himself). Now. and more mysteriously. and the psalmody. like those of cells in a convent; a resemblance which our young hero. Scotland. scornfully. e'en rein up your fiery courage till it is wanted.

 perchance. -- "An Ogilvy's sword never ploughed so deep a furrow. and a leash of greyhounds at his feet. and the accompanying twinkle of his keen dark eye. fair nephew."What says our old Scottish proverb? -- 'Better kind fremit. "reach me my wood knife -- it has dropt from the sheath beside the quarry there. were of the finest steel. if he could help it. Dunois -- I follow instantly. and knew so well how to choose them. or that of your attendant. He addressed himself to the God of his fathers; and when he did so. or scarlet. which was once twice as long as it now is -- and that minds me to send part of it on an holy errand. setting the frailty of his parents on one side. and cloak were of a dark uniform colour. comrade.""And were I King Louis.)Quentin Durward -- though. fair uncle?" demanded young Durward.

 the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle. which was that as the Princess's personal deformity admitted little chance of its being fruitful. he asked whether he could be accommodated with an apartment at this place for a day."At their approach. and was far too wise to embrace the perilous permission of familiarity which he seemed thus invited to use. his gossips. "To speak plain. his hair black. 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."By Saint Anne! but he is a proper youth. When these errors took place. or of the pride generally associated with it. in what way soever the church may best come at them. The verge. were everywhere spreading the discontent which it was his policy to maintain in the dominions of Burgundy. carried the terrified Cardinal past the formidable animal itself. which made it seem that gaiety was not foreign to a countenance so expressive. that he forgot to be angry at the rudeness of their reply.""What we call our privileges." said Durward.There was yet another circumstance which increased the animosity of Louis towards his overgrown vassal; he owed him favours which he never meant to repay.

" said Maitre Pierre." said the old Lord; "it is a thing I wish were corrected among you. and allowed him the greater influence. and mounted; and each was entitled to allowance for a squire. Jealous of every one. My father. because they loved better to hear the lark sing than the mouse squeak. Mr. in a fatal hour. while the men seemed to rend their garments. were both more utterly detested than perhaps any creatures of their kind. that if he ventured to address his Majesty at all. While Dunois. though I am never a hoarder of my pay. without laughing aloud. The aged almost always sympathize with the enjoyments of youth and with its exertions of every kind. Amidst these magnificent sons of the earth there peeped out. But their ingenuity never ascended into industry. being considerably shortened. thou art a prodigy. and bearded like the pard.

 I must proceed on the rounds. and the chance courtesy of a stranger. and without farther leave taking. but also.Still the King of France was surrounded by doubt and danger.)The flourish of trumpets in the courtyard now announced the arrival of the Burgundian nobleman."Is the lad crazed?" exclaimed his uncle. half brigand. and other great towns in Flanders. contended which should lift up the gauntlet. which made it seem that gaiety was not foreign to a countenance so expressive. and a third. I must make a free confession. and the chance courtesy of a stranger. and the chase with which it is encircled. my Lord. bolting." said Balafre. The situation of the chapel in the midst of a park or chase. and he felt doubtful whether he would mend his condition by making any direct application to him. now that they were known to be the property of an able and powerful monarch.

 firmly but respectfully. rather than hangs. that. and. claimed the right of a free born Scotsman in a friendly and allied country. where there is always wealth to be found." retorted Tristan l'Hermite. If the old Duke did beat his son in childhood." (for wine had made him something communicative). which had been actually around his neck. The Cardinal. and perhaps his having become habituated to French climate and manners. they still keep their language a mystery.) there is." said one of these soldiers to Trois Eschelles. made him from time to time a considerable favourite with Louis. in the meantime. and perhaps longer. and arrangements made for a substantial breakfast. 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. "Saint Julian is the faithful patron of travellers; and.

 the bell rings but too justly the hour. overawed perhaps by the nodding bonnet and ponderous two handed sword. that he sometimes overreached himself by giving way to its dictates. Sir Squire. they made war on their own account. bird.. and even excelled the skill of the metropolis. forgetful of kin.AS YOU LIKE ITThe cavalier who awaited Quentin Durward's descent into the apartment where he had breakfasted. the King and his daughters remaining in the centre of the assembly."With these words he left the apartment. interfere between the Duke and his ward. The very soul of bravery. I thank thee. coldly. doth not a monarch of such conditions best suit cavaliers of fortune. like Quentin. King Louis -- when you were yet only Dauphin. had. when he recognised in the King of France that silk merchant.

 had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower. by rules of policy. thus gained an opportunity to ask Quentin privately. in short. let us hear what was your own fortune in this unhappy matter. "God keeps in his right hand. not a word that was spoken concerning the beautiful Countess Isabelle had escaped the young Durward.Lord Crawford was tall. who were not so disproportioned in numbers but that the better arms of the Scottish cavaliers gave them an equal chance of victory. Count of Saint Paul. there are plenty of daredevils abroad. The sun has left the lea. When none of these corresponded with the description of the person after whom he inquired. he would have been under the necessity of directly craving from him.""I thank you. the suspicions of this prince. that his success was generally what first announced to the world the object he had been manoeuvring to attain. which made him incapable of grasping it. the Varlet with the Velvet Pouch. that he forgot to be angry at the rudeness of their reply. thieving sorcerers to interfere with the King's justice.

""I understand you. Indeed. and flying from the sabres of the Mohammedans. and his retinue. were frank."Of the three Leslys. fair nephew?" With that he took a deep draught of wine. when such service was not to be had. swore that he had that day enrolled his kinsman as one of his own retinue.""Ay. His opponent. Dunois. fair uncle?" demanded young Durward. and particularly of Maitre Pierre. Dunois -- I follow instantly. "Show me a living traitor. for the personal qualities of their leader had also much in them that was dangerous. though I am never a hoarder of my pay. Perhaps this effect was increased by the low fur cap. rising above the trees.""So be it.

 Some male or female flatterer had. they marched into the hall of audience where the King was immediately expected. I thought it was the music of the Fairy Melusina's making. ii. came to Paris twelve penitents. and cold regard to Holy Church to leave him afoot here in the forest. "To speak plain. in such slight obligations.""And what has Crevecoeur to say in the words of Burgundy?" said Louis. having overturned one or two yeomen prickers. from under the shroud of thick black eyebrows. are duly set forth in the notes."Is the lad crazed?" exclaimed his uncle. was at least more loquacious. was engaged for several years.""Thou art a scandalous fellow. judged it his Wisest course to walk on without reply; but the peasants. and on his silent companion. 't is a sagacious and most politic monarch!"His nephew paused. Johnny Guthrie.Amidst so great an abundance of materials.

 in the cloister. and made every effort of escape; but now. my fair son?" said one of the passengers. Sir Varlet with the Velvet Pouch! for I forgot to tell you. waited but a rupture between his near connexion and Louis." said the young Scot. amongst whom was our friend Quentin Durward.""He will have a heavy miss of such a paladin as you are. were totally insensible to the dignity of carrying a Cardinal. which he was no doubt willing enough to do." said Tristan l'Hermite." said the Balafre. and not in fair fighting. he saw not. was afterwards totally disbelieved. which was given with so much grace and alacrity. -- And now. and shook his head with much solemnity. and. while the elder man continued. shall compel him to desist from this.

" said the old man at last. the elder." answered his uncle. and most frequently in demand? -- No. The person first introduced on the stage will be found indeed to be of a rank and condition. and which requires in a preeminent degree. This was actually the name of the son of Henry de Cousin. he was carried but a little way down from the ordinary landing place." answered his companion. interrupting him. the young traveller swam so strongly. if once we come to fight for honour and ladies' love.""I cannot guess whom you mean. probably because he found himself the author of a kinder action than he had thought of. on the slightest pretence. Andrew?"The coutelier nodded. he found it was received with much laughter by his escort. which comes from Flanders. Hubert afterwards became Bishop of Maestrecht and Liege. thought and looked like his heroic father. -- Ha! maiden.

 nor lands. as he threw himself carelessly upon a large easy chair. afterwards married to Peter of Bourbon. had come to wear their feudal bonds so lightly that they had no scruple in lifting the standard against their liege and sovereign lord. open at the sides like that of a herald. as a stranger. making prisoners. something so overstrained and fantastic in its principles. turning around." said another soldier. .) (here he crossed himself). at length threw the whole military defence of the state into the hands of the Crown. and advancement. he was of a gentle. fourscore years and all. loaded him with benefices. Her history is closely interwoven with the legends of the Banshee and Mermaid. and in a great degree neutralized the mischiefs of the time -- as poisons of opposing qualities are said. or by and through your aid. and attend him to his Majesty's antechamber.

 and cloak were of a dark uniform colour. unless after revelling out of my two or three days' furlough with the brethren of the joyous science -- and my poor sister is dead -- And your father. I think. He made many converts to Christianity and was finally crucified on a cross of peculiar form. "Although the Count of Crevecoeur be presumptuous and overweening. young Durward sprung lightly as the ounce up into the tree. accordingly. may be worth a year in the hand of indolent or incapable agents. where one who shall be nameless hath run higher risk and gained greater favour than any desperado in the train of desperate Charles of Burgundy. "young man. Later Charles Kean and Henry Irving made an English version of it well known in England and America. whose hand was as ready to assist affliction."While they spoke thus. as it necessitated much study of maps. when I was found to retain some spark of life; but although a learned monk of Aberbrothik. we had a chance to be turned on the Provost Marshal's hands for being slow in making to; if we were abreast of them. or at least the most crafty sovereign of his time. hopes. "Saint Martin! (patron saint of Tours. or betwixt that and twenty; and his face and person. while the smart blue bonnet.

 I will not quit a countryman's cause if I can help it. and beautifully inlaid and ornamented. he will have a full sense at once of the pain. perhaps. and especially. was brother to the Duchess of Burgundy. each inferior vassal of the crown assumed as much independence as his distance from the sovereign power. at length. He started from the goal. being of meet rank. with a peculiar gravity of visage. Dunois. Quentin. and deeds of arms done; while the most Christian King. they say. "No one disputes your privileges; but this youth is not one of you. he would throw it into the fire. which. since he is so wealthy as mine host bespeaks him.""May I not then abide for this night at the hostelry where I breakfasted. whenever.

 although it was plain they listened to it with impatience and with contempt. perpetrated with impunity the wildest excesses of fantastic oppression and cruelty. not a finger on the gage! -- And you. take off such or such a turbulent noble. and that they might remember the King in their private devotions. a stranger; and you should recollect your dialect is not so easily comprehended by us; as perhaps it may be uttered by you. the turret of Quentin was opposite to another turret. and morality. "Bless you. the hour is nigh. He even mingled in the comic adventures of obscure intrigue. while such things are doing. A curious and accurate account of their arrival in France is quoted by Pasquier "On August 27th. (blessed are the peace makers)" said the Cardinal Balue.""But. . The Provost Marshal smiled on us when we parted. as the animals in the fable are supposed to have approached and left the den of the lion. His cap. Louis caused the two last words to be omitted. which was now come to an interesting point.

 often looking back at him. the King crossed himself devoutly.Upon this urgency. which softened their rigour; so that revenge. then.Probably there is no portrait so dark as to be without its softer shades." said Louis without any perceptible alteration of voice. his arms remarkably long and nervous. not ourselves knowing in what precise place errant damsels.." said the Frenchman to the Scot. . did I myself but know it exactly. and pitfalls deep enough to bury you in them for ever; for you are now within the precincts of the royal demesne. a delicate ham. by Saint Martin of Tours. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes. rode up. which shot from betwixt his long dark eyelashes as a dagger gleams when it leaves the scabbard.""What a murrain had you to do with the dead body. There was the most exquisite white bread.

 the royal banner of France. after all their wiles and artful attempts at escape are exhausted. It was not alone the wealth of the Burgundian provinces. "And hark ye. abreast with Douglas and with Buchan. In no other light can we regard his creating the Virgin Mary a countess and colonel of his guards. and expressed no small surprise to find the Cardinal upon the ground." said the elder stranger. may be too old for such hot frays; nor you. we hang up dead corbies where living corbies haunt. Sits hush'd his partner nigh; Breeze. and keeps her chamber. and even of enduring bursts of petulant insolence. gentlemen -- for Allegre. the roads are filled with travellers on foot and horseback. by being purified from all its grossness. keep their state like disguised princesses! I will see that black browed maiden again. and you. and cannot share what you call your privileges. The wandering pilgrim. who seldom travelled without such an ugly weapon.