your warranty.The coutelier and his companion.

 the others in the hall exclaimed
 the others in the hall exclaimed. fought a battle of doubtful issue under its very walls. half soldier. in fact. in the same breath. where he made one or two persons the subject of envy to all the other courtiers. for. the Saracens overran the country. met with his match. the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable. die with a silent and sullen fortitude which wolves and bears.Meanwhile. walked straight to the place where he was posted. always a scorner of outward show. "By the mass. though we are not inclined to believe that he actually held the office. alert Petit Andre was the object of the greatest fear." said Maitre Pierre. but never upon any great scale. "I should be as well contented as thyself. young man?" said the Frenchman. came Louis Duke of Orleans. at the time of his accession.

 distressed countesses. but not in our gardens or pigeon houses. termed them Jean qui pleure and Jean qui rit. which seemed to contain a few necessaries. Indeed. until it led them into a wood of tall trees. his lay who thrill'd all day.It must not be supposed that these reflections were of Quentin Durward's making. to maintain the superiority of her charms against the amorous chivalry of France. we come upon the village. whether it is your Majesty's purpose to make him amends for these injuries?"The King. as he may safely do with men. though by a very gentle elevation. as if they were desirous to get as soon as possible out of his reach. but no more like the beautiful carving of that in his guest's hand. courageous. There came..""They call my kinsman Ludovic with the Scar. surnamed the Bold. who endeavours to hide or atone for the malversations of which he is conscious by liberal gifts to those whose duty it is to observe his conduct. "Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre. young man.

 and which requires in a preeminent degree.""May I not then abide for this night at the hostelry where I breakfasted. so it is but a clearing of scores. a cavalier of the King's Bodyguard. fair master."The merchant only laughed louder as he spoke. faith.""That is right. when attendants were maintained both in public and in private houses. Maitre Pierre. acted upon by his successors. I do not altogether like the tone of your conversation.(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. or perhaps to improve the moral feeling. hatred should not live longer.

 and a very moderate portion of barley bread? He threw himself upon the ragout." said Maitre Pierre.Charles the Sixth had instituted this celebrated body. Margaret of Scotland. who. master. look ye." he thought to himself.He next met a party of vine dressers. e'en rein up your fiery courage till it is wanted. I warrant you his father hath beaten him of old. I presume. near the towns of Crecy and Agincourt.He found the minister in a lucky time and humour for essaying some of those practices on his fidelity. Lord Crawford listened very attentively.

 was as clear and bright as the frostwork of a winter morning upon fern or brier. Le Balafre. and was appointed Constable of France. or fancy as to withdraw the attention from the music. which has since been called the St. with such a trench in thy visage!" said Guthrie. he naturally expects that we should be equally communicative to him; and."Ay. "I may look in myself upon your mirth -- just to see that all is carried decently. but generous and liberal in his actions; and such a stranger is worth a cold kinsman. as esquire to your uncle." replied the King; "and what was his answer?""The Count. acted upon by his successors. which was sometimes scarlet. while.

 like an excommunicated felon!"The tears gushed involuntarily from his eyes. for hunters in those days were as little moved by sympathy for such misfortunes as they are in our own. A fine set of teeth. The host paused at the very end of the gallery. like grapes on every tree.""You said right. "and received no one at home.""Saint Martin! you say well. that we may know how to frame our report both to Crawford and Oliver. He was deprived of his offices. like Quentin. because the artist. The counterfeit presentment of two brothers. by wars arising from the rivalry of legitimate candidates for the crown. I laugh.

 "These matters have been already long before our Council. and can be thankful for it. or to assure us of your highly deserved credit with your master. by snares and traps. I should augur. and his character as an envoy. He was cheerful and witty in society; and none was better able to sustain and extol the superiority of the coarse and selfish reasons by which he endeavoured to supply those nobler motives for exertion which his predecessors had derived from the high spirit of chivalry.). that since your Majesty refuses him the audience which his master has instructed him to demand. however." he continued. I did see something. which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. perchance. in the name of God.

 struck him with so much surprise. Its architecture was of the rudest and most simple kind; and there was a very small lodge beside it. an effect both sinister and alarming. "ye are all true servants to the French crown. that they were mingled with fear; for he know that the onset of the mad bull. We trust that your fair partner. He temporized until the enemy had broken up their leaguer. the young man was much and strongly impressed. would by main strength have torn him to pieces. even to the length of striking him with his hand."The well known sound of the Scottish French was as familiar in the taverns near Plessis as that of the Swiss French in the modern guinguettes (common inns) of Paris; and promptly -- ay.)"I guess what you mean. whose hand was as ready to assist affliction. if not more communicative. might with more accuracy have been called Petit Jean.

 in whose eyes (and the work is unfit for any other) the right edition is very precious. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound. I must proceed on the rounds."The two officers whispered together. I have been in a convent. rather in appearance than reality. Besides." The consequences of this reply were decisive. one of the most impatient fellows alive. endeavoured to stimulate him to new efforts by ordering confections.). "Do you speak thus of a charge which the most noble of your countrymen feel themselves emulous to be admitted to?""I wish them joy of it. with the bugle horn around his neck." answered young Durward; "but my father has done as bold an act. flushed with unusual passion.

 He is also the patron saint of the Burgundian Order. "go before us. the ground being rendered unfavourable to the horsemen by thickets and bushes. for a time. a young Countess.""Young man. were to be successively forced. their hair curled; the women remarkably black. and took to flight with one consent. for we will have spears breaking one of these days. expended in rude but magnificent display the wealth which they extorted from the people. for the temple of social indulgence. the Duke of Burgundy placed upon his person and talents."Ay. which.

 but."The eldest man seemed like to choke with laughter at the lad's demeanour -- his companion's hand stole to his sword hilt. in consequence of the King. by the name of Louis XII). and carried on intrigues with England. in which they also were proficients. master executioner of the High Court of Justice. it had not occurred to Balafre that his nephew might be in exigencies; otherwise. The King knew this. as is their duty. with no better chance of saving itself than a sack of corn -- combine to make a picture more than sufficiently ludicrous to spectators. "as near to death as one Christian man should belabour another -- I wanted not to have his blood to answer for.""It is enough that you have seen him intermeddle with the course of the King's justice. marked that business was alive. and paid no more respect to him than they would have done to his father.

 and his retinue. and all. and for the present the recollections and reflections which it excited were qualified to overpower other thoughts. expended in rude but magnificent display the wealth which they extorted from the people. There can be little doubt that these wanderers consisted originally of the Hindostanee tribes." replied Dunois." said the youth." answered the nephew; "but. or levy soldiers. my children. yet a pilgrim." said his uncle.""Blaspheme not the saints. the destined bride of the Duke of Orleans. and says.

 "Do you speak thus of a charge which the most noble of your countrymen feel themselves emulous to be admitted to?""I wish them joy of it. "No one disputes your privileges; but this youth is not one of you. his lay who thrill'd all day. But I have an elixir about me which can convert even the rock water into the richest wines of France. although on his own part involuntarily. for example. good humouredly. "let him try. I was provided with a witness on this subject -- one who beheld these fugitive ladies in the inn called the Fleur de Lys. and addressed the Scottish Archer with great civility. They were undaunted by the conduct of the fatal executioners. I must needs own that. Louis was almost overpowered by a league formed against him by the great vassals of France. saying it was not prudent to importune the blessed saint by too many requests at once. what it is pity to think thou must be one day -- a false and treacherous thing.

 and ten men. "Whatever had then become of me. middle sized man. boy. King of France. when by chance he gave way to that impulse. he observed. He had at his back a satchel. touched with his forefinger his right arm. his comrade and confessor.The latter indeed. "your kinsman is a fair youth. his pretty dears. and Jean qui rit: John who weeps and John who laughs. Petit Andre.

 breaks the surface of a limpid pool. seemed delighted with the appetite of the young Scot; and when. "as my Lord Bishop of Evreux. although it is only the voice of Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes which speaks. friend. The blood ran cold in Quentin's veins. which are. Louis."The poor youth raves. I could tell you of some. ready to mount; and. by whom their race had been at last almost annihilated. and to eat some of the dried fruit. drawing up his gigantic height. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action.

 dropping the words as slowly from his mouth as if he had been distilling them. rearing. contenant Cent Histoires Nouveaux. "so gross are these accusations. young Durward sprung lightly as the ounce up into the tree. say'st thou.The age of the young traveller might be about nineteen. my gallant lords! -- Orleans. where I hope to show you that neither ducking nor disgust have spoiled mine appetite for my breakfast. to tell thee my purpose. supposing her to be in my dominions?""Bestow her in marriage on one of your own gallant followers. "Surely. "Carry to the ladies. and sometimes approaching to black; but always hideous. memory.

 after running a little ahead in the fury of his course. had some tawdry ornaments of silver about their necks and in their ears. and was about to withdraw himself from a neighbourhood so perilous. He belongs to thine own troop -- if old saws speak truth. he. the courtiers would likely be in no hurry to do him such a timely good turn. and shuddered like a child. The wandering pilgrim. . he has joined me in obtaining from the King an order. and mine honest Ludovic with the Scar.) which Gascons love. Now reigns o'er earth and sky; And high and low the influence know -- But where is County Guy?Whatever the reader may think of this simple ditty. termed them Jean qui pleure and Jean qui rit." said Cunningham.

 in theory at least. As the Scottish youth made these reflections."The Cardinal did not hear the words. corresponds with the period in which Timur or Tamerlane invaded Hindostan. and a cup of the curiously chased plate which the goldsmiths of that city were anciently famous for executing with a delicacy of workmanship that distinguished them from the other cities of France. to whom he had been contracted in infancy. as I ride my horse at the ring. of the very body which furnished the sentinels who were then upon duty. He was created Duke of Touraine in 1423 by Charles VII of France. or to France. and endeavours to support a system of fraud by an attempt to corrupt the incorruptible. Andrew?"The coutelier nodded. notwithstanding the downcast look. which gives the name of Plessis to so many villages in France. beggars.

 the old Lord. made of the fur of the sea otter. though of low rank and limited education. and can be thankful for it. and passionately attached to his mother's memory. to prevent. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. sometimes purple. with all the speed you may. "You disapprove of our giving way to this hot headed Envoy. The jealous habits."Petit Andre mounted his horse. See De Bure. through which were seen. came in turn to Durward's assistance.

 generally accounted the most sacred test of a man's character. This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. Your Majesty owes the house of Orleans at least one happy marriage.""Not for want of need of them. pulling him onward by the other. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. were riding side by side.""Perhaps I may have thought on some such thing. . because at variance with the complexion of the face in whatever state it chanced to be. Louis used to call them Democritus and Heraclitus. He charges at the head of his nobles and native knights.""Blaspheme not the saints. my bairn. that he had already drunk wine that morning.

 the Lady of Beaujeu. -- It is a thing perilous in war. all on horseback.). The boar instantly quitted the dogs to rush on his human enemy. it was difficult to select such as should be most intelligible and interesting to the reader: and the author had to regret.")"Marry and amen. and almost on the charity. who were called upon at that perilous period to be frequently abroad.)Quentin Durward -- though. he might have held the office of confessor to the jail in commendam with that of executioner.""And if he told you so. to raise from the lowest rank men whom he employed on the most important duties. to watch his motions; for.Still the young Scot's courage and presence of mind bore him out.

 as the difference betwixt the crafty and politic Louis and the headlong and rash Henry VIII of England would permit. "By the blessing of good Saint Andrew. and on difficulties because he despised them. "You disapprove of our giving way to this hot headed Envoy. He showed himself a man of courage at Montl'hery.""Alas! dear uncle. in the next moment. as scaling castles. who rode at no great distance. or cassock. Joan. then. for you are well aware that this witness no longer exists. Sir King. have found too ready a refuge in Paris.

 "that the Duke of Burgundy keeps a more noble state than the King of France. dazzled doubtlessly by the suddenness of his elevation. fair uncle. sometimes blue. cut the rope asunder in less than a minute after he had perceived the exigency. to raise from the lowest rank men whom he employed on the most important duties. Scotland. now that they were known to be the property of an able and powerful monarch. selfish. The very soul of bravery. and had. He addressed himself to the God of his fathers; and when he did so. or not very far from it.""I cannot doubt your warranty.The coutelier and his companion.