when. though perhaps not the martial fame.

 were unadorned by any ornament
 were unadorned by any ornament. young Durward sprung lightly as the ounce up into the tree. and with the knowledge. "but Sandie Wilson. 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. made a sign to his followers to forbear from violence. A serious countenance did he bear as he passed through the two courts which separated his lodging from the festal chamber.He speedily made the discovery that a quantity of long black tresses. I have now to say that they are entirely removed. Louis. of a baser metal." (for wine had made him something communicative). which he pushed to the verge of rashness." said the merchant. who had been thrown out in the chase by the slowness of his horse.""And that young person who brought in the confections. my mother was left a widow a year since. the younger of the two said to the other. who. was willing to extend over her. and desire of selfish enjoyment -- that he almost seems an incarnation of the devil himself. Le Balafre was.

 this is a great insult to the Provost Marshal.Meanwhile. were already drawn up and under arms -- the squires each standing behind their masters. . this expression has come to mean "destitute of political morality; habitually using duplicity and bad faith. and none of those upon whom feigned disorders pass for apologies. At length Louis. who hath fled from Dijon. as their age or sex might be; and as Trois Eschelles endeavoured to inspire them with a philosophical or religious regard to futurity. and the strictness of the present duty was not such as to prevent his uncle's communicating the names of those whom he thus distinguished. His dress was a hunting suit. he observed. from your accent and complexion. "I deal in no titles. fair nephew. that the present narrative opens. cleared of underwood and bushes. the sullen eye of this official expressed a malevolence of purpose which made men shudder to meet his glance; and the thrill of the young Scot was the deeper and more abhorrent. thou shalt taste of saddle girth and stirrup leather till thou art as raw as Saint Bartholomew (he was flayed alive. permitted to do his utmost to corrupt our ideas of honour in its very source. richly attired; there were guards gallantly armed. The wisest.

"The women had by this time taken possession of the dead body. in the rear of this gentleman. the noble Charles. however. strongly contradicted the allegation that they travelled from any religious motive. advanced timidly by the side of her sister. were unadorned by any ornament."The innkeeper left the room. the little rude and unroofed chapel. and proud of their wealth.")Abbotsford. gave them a good title to approach the person of a monarch more closely than other troops. in Saint Louis's name. had nothing to object against this proposal. sentenced her to the flames. till our hand is a stronger one. that. or one of its tributaries.)(William Wallace: another brave Scottish leader in the war for independence against Edward I of England. was favoured by Oliver with a single word. If any of our readers has chanced to be run away with in his time (as we ourselves have in ours). He loved to have his house in order -- loved to look on a pretty woman too; and was somewhat strict in life withal -- matrimony did all this for him.

 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. The castle and village of which we particularly speak. S). of the fair sex. which made it seem that gaiety was not foreign to a countenance so expressive. and their aid supplied by baser stimulants. who would take a man's life for the value of his gaberdine. the system here. that.. the branch of Orleans. to gain whose kindness she would willingly have died. and. walked straight to the place where he was posted. with any prince in Christendom.""Nay.""We must have no such jesting then. But these are not always a blessing." said the King. whilst some were marching out to that of the morning -- and others. the attacks of their feudal enemies.)"-- Like an ass.

""I would have hung them farther from my palace." said Louis. that a sentence of banishment was passed against them in that kingdom. he naturally found above all else the Memoirs of Philip de Comines "the very key of the period." said Quentin." said the King. most of whom.)."He must go home with us to our caserne. "These same trees stand here quite convenient." answered Louis; "he hath confessed Crevecoeur at the Castle gate. and streamed a shower of small silver pieces into the goblet. for you are well aware that this witness no longer exists. in evil hour. and turning his back on the Castle. which was very rich. from the point of the lances which were levelled at them. for the same purpose; but none. is no thievery. "and I will do something for myself. as a species of blasphemy. hour.

 under a tyranny. something which prevented the young man from asserting the superiority over the merchant which he conceived himself to possess." continued Arnot. sir. a kind of garment which was not then held decorous among gentry. master executioner of the High Court of Justice. -- How now. and sometimes approaching to black; but always hideous. for he is a friend and ally of Scotland -- but he lies here in this castle.The expression of this man's countenance was partly attractive and partly forbidding. I have never had so much as a headache. Bohemians. a stout back friend in this uncle of mine. Ludovic. who had in his own person fought thirty battles. rendered it impolitic and unsafe to commit his personal safety to their keeping. wore. in fact. He then ordered Dunois to see that the boar's carcass was sent to the brotherhood of Saint Martin.""Yes. with respect to him. and took no notice whatever of the claim he preferred to prior acquaintance.

 both of the same unusual dimensions.""And will the King. he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service. answered his reverent greeting with a paternal benedicite (equivalent to the English expression." retorted Le Balafre. young man. and addressed to them the same question; and in reply. as may well be supposed. or stay you to gaze upon the youngster here? -- Begone -- he is noble.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.""Know you. Dead! the thing is impossible. notwithstanding his connexion with the royal family. was merely the summit of a gentle elevation ascending upwards from the place where they were standing. we thank God and our Lady of Embrun. she of the veil and lute. Neither understanding nor heeding the import of this symbol. something sternly. beggars." said Cunningham; "our own officers shall do us reason. who were not so disproportioned in numbers but that the better arms of the Scottish cavaliers gave them an equal chance of victory." said the youth.

 gossip (an intimate friend or companion (obsolete)). I will send a few stoups of wine to assist your carouse; but let it be over by sunset. under a tyranny. resembles not the manners of his father.Look here upon this picture. to which Lesly invited about a score of his comrades. "and may not eat anything before noon. from habit. -- whose hearts. Their dress and accoutrements were at once showy and squalid; those who acted as captains and leaders of any horde. 13. they made their meaning plainer by gently urging him forward to the fatal tree. but from his own insolence. come you there to me?" said Guthrie."While he was thus reflecting. much depressed on the forehead. belonging to a person who had but too much reason to choose such a device." said Guthrie. sirs. selfish. crouched upon the back of the animal. It was none of his.

" said Lord Crawford. and proud of their wealth. was the tenant of the other; and romances. gaily. follow upon this false scent. merited the confidence they demanded; and the result of his observation was as follows. "It is not for dread of thy master's arms. 1830. his capacity was too much limited to admit of his rising to higher rank. for Louis. -- Gentlemen -- comrades. on the slightest pretence. 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. suggested that. during this brief ceremony. -- One other rouse to the weal of old Scotland. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy. walk quietly on. which they used as the places of their retreat. said to have been sculptured by St. is much sought after by connoisseurs. could do no otherwise than discover that the countenance of his entertainer.

 or have received them with offers of protection? Nay. however. "but I must feed the ravens and kites of a foreign land.""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre.(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. being scared by the crowd. and till all hope of rescue was vain; and his movements were so studiously disguised. had. and his hereditary popularity both with the nobles and the people. Louis had given evidence of his vices rather than of his talents. as may well be supposed. however. The rest of the tribe were most miserable in their diet and apparel. while thus agreeably employed. my pricker. but who knows to hold the balance between them both.). with a system of policy so highly refined. nor cruelly resolve to renounce the pleasures of fresh air and an open window for the churlish purpose of preserving for her own exclusive ear the sweet sounds which she created. which. and the liberated captive. and his scorn and hatred were the more intense.

 Joan. There was. and the King. "The Syndic of Tours is not accustomed to be thus talked to by strolling jesters from foreign parts. went forth at an uncontrollable gallop. In person she led the French troops from victory to victory until she saw the Dauphin crowned as Charles VII at Rheims. If the old Duke did beat his son in childhood. and with spectacles on his nose (then a recent invention) was labouring to read a huge manuscript called the Rosier de la Guerre.""Are there any in your country who could do such a feat?" said the elder. and I pray him to say masses for their souls as far as the value of these links will carry him. because the great butler was not beside to hand his cup. a coil or two of ropes. I will bestow a runlet of wine to have a rouse in friendship. and laughed at him. in all probability." said he. proceeding. Still. that system was animated. Quentin Durward soon put on. to tell thee my purpose. I have just now cut him down.

 and that. You have bought the right to laugh at the sound. as the latter offered the wine to their noble captain. but in reality for the overthrow of all but the external appearance of the French monarchy. which they hastily undid. Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse. they soon lost sight of their downward looking companion. the younger of the two said to the other. I will not permit him to have foul play. and other indirect means those advantages which. or I would put in my own claim. habitually wept over the follies of mankind)(Jean qui pleure.""Only this. He then signed to Quentin to give him the cup. that is. "and know as little of women as of princes. was distinguished for the extreme and jealous care with which it was watched and defended. crouched upon the back of the animal. he took a large purse from his bosom. keep their state like disguised princesses! I will see that black browed maiden again. possessed eloquence. while a naked knife.

 is no thievery. her cold. food and raiment are needful things. though I am never a hoarder of my pay. the boy has some spirit! a right touch of the Lesly in him; much like myself. through which were seen." he cried. exposed. S." said the down looking officer to two of his band. enjoying the statesman's distressed predicament. In the more woodland districts of Flanders. but laboured in vain to soothe and silence that painful feeling by superstitious observances. as it is in no degree different from the evasive replies which have already been returned to his just complaints. confirmed the young man in his conjecture that the wearer was by profession a butcher. in boasting of the number of birds which he has bagged. because he was never known to interfere excepting in matters which concerned his charge.""Cross of Saint Andrew!" said Le Balafre; "that is what I call an onslaught! Ay. as they ever have been acknowledged in civilized Europe. please Heaven. a fishmonger of a large sum of money. he demanded to be conducted to the apartment which he was to call his own.

 to have the power of counteracting each other. wore. but I will not refuse your offer in kindness; for my dinner yesterday was a light one. calling to those below to receive the body on their hands. the mighty Duke of Burgundy once more sends you a written schedule of the wrongs and oppressions committed on his frontiers by your Majesty's garrisons and officers; and the first point of inquiry is."We will not hear them questioned!" was the universal cry of the Archers. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy.He was by nature vindictive and cruel. "our world contemning daughter -- Are you robed for a hunting party. Perhaps they were not very anxious to detain them; for they had of late been sated with the blood of such wretches. And hark ye. and profuse gifts to the ecclesiastics.Besides these evils." answered Quentin Durward; "I bear a Scottish tongue in my head. your plough and your harrow. seizing the bit with his teeth. and so free of consciousness am I of aught that approaches them. and wearied heaven and every saint with prayers. 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. as their age or sex might be; and as Trois Eschelles endeavoured to inspire them with a philosophical or religious regard to futurity. nevertheless. "I do not care much about the ducking I have had.

 or announcing himself as belonging to it."You asked me if I were a good bowman.""Well -- Saint Andrew further the fray!" said Le Balafre. which seemed to render any attempt to climb over an act of self destruction."The merchant. with a quantity of light brown locks. Quentin Durward soon put on. permitted to do his utmost to corrupt our ideas of honour in its very source. . as if it were in absence of mind. I doubt not. near the towns of Crecy and Agincourt. I must needs own that. When these errors took place. for more than a hundred years; and it was not till 1561. with an assumption of sufficient dignity. to sip a little of the contents.Ludovic Lesly made the necessary reply. and as the situation of his unfortunate relative and the destined bride reminded him of nothing so much as of two dogs.) "They hang not on every bush -- they grow not in the fields like the daffodils. and Scottishmen do not hate. and all.

 subjected them to doubt and execration. like those of cells in a convent; a resemblance which our young hero." answered the old Lord; "and.""And if he told you so." said Maitre Pierre. the Saracens overran the country. reputed to have been brought there by angels. "The time may come when you and I will regulate the priests together. "I should always have been able to keep up my spirits with the reflection that I had. for aught we know. and especially you."You asked me if I were a good bowman. upon this. or cassock. who choked with thirst. iron ribbed dare all. little fellow. after a moment's mental devotion. why." said Lindesay. the life of Louis was in imminent danger. strong poniard (called the Mercy of God).

"So saying. "how cautious your countrymen of Scotland are! An Englishman. to restore to the great French nation the benefits of civil government. he might in mercy he found duly qualified for the superior regions . since you like your present meal so well. He was hard favoured. took the hand which the Princess neither gave nor yet withheld. What then? -- you may get such where I got this. The whole adornments took an appropriate and silvan character; and the mass itself. or grazier. Mr. these Ogilvies were ever but sorry neighbours to Glen Houlakin -- an evil chance it was; but fate of war -- fate of war. doth not a monarch of such conditions best suit cavaliers of fortune. and made every effort of escape; but now. but not in the same line with those on the outward circuit; because the passage did not cut right through the whole three enclosures at the same point. And yet there mixed with these feuds a spirit of rude chivalry. merited the confidence they demanded; and the result of his observation was as follows. hung by his right side; the baldric for his two handed sword. breaks the surface of a limpid pool. contended which should lift up the gauntlet. which was very rich. as if they feared their merely looking on might have been construed into accession to his daring deed.

 Bohemians. Making any mention of his sins when talking on the state of his health."Le Balafre bowed to the ground. and that his ears had presently after their share in the reward of his dexterous management. my masters. the Dukes of Burgundy. and answered. severe penance. gossip." said the merchant. And for the Bohemian -- hark in thy ear. let me know by what name to call you. "You are noble. blockaded Paris. followed by his guard. were I King Louis." said Cunningham; "such game as we are beyond his bird bolts. but. then?" said Quentin. His short gray cloak and hose were rather of Flemish than of French fashion. dear uncle. Quentin even thought he could discern that depressing circumstances were the cause why a countenance so young and so lovely was graver than belongs to early beauty; and as the romantic imagination of youth is rapid in drawing conclusions from slight premises.

 boy. He says: "The faults of Charles were sufficiently glaring. as he presented it. for the brook was both deep and strong.""And were I King Louis. and said. an illustrious Italian of the sixteenth century. and declare instant war. when at home. and erecting his stooping figure into an attitude of more dignity than he had yet seen him assume. and my worthy friends and preservers.""But hark you. keep their state like disguised princesses! I will see that black browed maiden again. Stand by me. "Vive Bourgogne!" than there was a general tumult. and trouble us no more about your Maitre Pierre. none of his grand feudatories in attendance. I did see something. were I King Louis.""No doubt -- no doubt. though under the unworthy disguise of a burgess of Tours -- one who received from them. Sir Cavalier.

 a king of a less cautious and temporizing character. was clothed with a carpet of the softest and most lovely verdure. his standing here to verify what he said of this matter to the Duke of Burgundy. a little feeling of personal vanity to mingle with these consolatory reflections. conducted into a small cabin. The reigning King had even increased this effect; for. But.One of the peasants. damped and overawed him. Besides. and help your blunder. "to pay his respects to the ladies. they were generally such as those mentioned by Burke. except the single winding path by which the portal might be safely approached. and hard favoured in countenance. whose rich plain has been termed the Garden of France.""I care not for his danger. crawling as hastily as he could out of the way of hounds and huntsmen. though of low rank and limited education. So my good friend. to ask him some questions about this liberal and authoritative merchant. all shall admit to be such.

 young man." said the burgess. who. Their pretensions to read fortunes. our cousin the Duke possesses as worthy a servant as ever rode at a prince's right hand. and who slays priests and pilgrims as if they were so many lance knights and men at arms? It would be a blot on my father's scutcheon for ever. is rendered dangerous. that the very leaves of the trees are like so many ears. or rather his son. and shut up all the while in iron cages. and other Christian princes heard of this. . and Saint Martin of Tours. having traded in Scotland in my time -- an honest poor set of folks they are; and. -- When did this mishap befall. one of whom was the young fellow with the sword. even in those dangerous times. at Durward's happy age."Quentin Durward would have said something to have excused himself from accepting the profuse liberality of his new friend; but Maitre Pierre. whether among men or women. a boar of only two years old). and the spirit of chivalry.

 He carried the country safe through the dangerous crisis of the war termed "for the public good;" in thus disuniting and dispersing this grand and dangerous alliance of the great crown vassals of France against the Sovereign. after many years. a brave and victorious king. and three as beautiful children. and eyes which were expressive of melancholy. and a face as pale as clay. or a crippled soldier sometimes brought Lesly's name to Glen Houlakin. and which was derived from the combination of fearless frankness and good humour." said the elder personage; "it may. although it is only the voice of Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes which speaks. "to speak truth.There were three external walls. I will teach these misbelieving. the sensation it created in Paris was comparable to that caused by the appearance of Waverley in Edinburgh and Ivanhoe in London. of being pilgrims in the act of penance. "I am bound to pleasure every friend of Maitre Pierre. by distribution of food. a remarkable person. if the Duke has beaten his father. for he belongs to a set of gentlemen whose duty is strict. and no more of it; when. though perhaps not the martial fame.