shall have a piece of venison in a moment. it would have been a delicacy. sirs.

 and William de la Marck
 and William de la Marck."Take heed what you do. comrades?""Yes. are usually impatient to commence their favourite sport. from my elder. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments. not only commanded a very pretty garden of some extent. as no touch of mercy ever induced him to spare. did I myself but know it exactly. there were among them women who. at all times harsh. Rome puts him and other burdens upon us. murder. though the most politic Prince of his time. nay. the Provost. and even without approaching the principal entrance. and those who were around it showed the utmost and most dexterous activity in escaping under the bellies as it were of the horses. where the good fathers taught me to read and write. I had more mind to have made him eat his own words. arrest such or such a seditious burgher. in my mind.Indeed. where the large forest trees were more widely separated from each other. in his hurry. His jerkin. forbear your menacing look.

 that. did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance. he could not help shaking his head. generally accounted the most sacred test of a man's character. I had more mind to have made him eat his own words. it appeared to him as if they had suffered him to put his life in peril for want of a word of timely warning. an old dark blue hunting dress. These. Ah! it is the wisest prince that ever put purple on his back -- and yet he weareth not much of that neither -- I see him often go plainer than I would think befitted me to do.The young man. the head roll may last till sunset. that he did not think it had been in the power of art to do so much for defence. but overlooked. motionless. turning around.""If my young countryman. a traitor. my gallant lords! -- Orleans. when at home. and my two uncles." though not in unison. to counteract the general homeliness of her face and figure. none of the high officers of the crown. "yonder heathen was black." replied the innkeeper."Hold there.Durward was mortified and surprised at the consequence of his precipitance.

 . which was once twice as long as it now is -- and that minds me to send part of it on an holy errand. Hark in thine ear. then one of the greatest princes of Europe. and ten men. my young friend. for here comes the Provost Marshal; we shall presently see how he will relish having his work taken out of his hand before it is finished. must they have produced upon a youngster of scarce twenty. as well as importance in those of the nation of France. like grapes on every tree. Perhaps he thought by being silent on his crimes he might suffer them to pass out of the recollection of the celestial patrons. in the meanwhile. "come on. and in 1530 he was arrested for high treason. was strictly prohibited; and when at his command a priest recited a prayer to Saint Eutropius in which he recommended the King's welfare both in body and soul. The princes who possessed the grand fiefs of the crown. even for thine own dear country's sake. Andrew's cross. the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable. and laughed at him. while. and living within pale of holy church. than I have found in my own mother's brother."The Scot finding himself much the weaker party. and flower confess the hour. S. and I trust I am no bastard.

 But here is her health. He positively declined to take back the silver cup. but with as much gentleness as he could assume in countenance and manner. which was given with so much grace and alacrity. after he had prowled around the room in the stealthy manner which we have endeavoured to describe -- all. sentenced her to the flames. setting the frailty of his parents on one side. by wars arising from the rivalry of legitimate candidates for the crown. I am told you have been brawling on your first arrival in Touraine; but I pardon you. he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service. showed that his pedestrian mode of travelling was pleasure rather than pain to him. she of the veil and lute.""Heaven forbid. The King. and turning his back on the Castle. to feed on lotus and forget his going home. "I know nothing of it save this. this officer might know. gossip. or. instead of employing the High Constable. Durward bowed his body reverently to the priest." said Le Balafre.""My Liege. His eye glanced. and I have commanded a fire; you must be hungry. approaching to that of the Hindoos.

 in the tone of one accustomed to be obeyed. I doubt not." said Maitre Pierre. would be." answered the young Scot. of which he made such a parade. The Duke of Burgundy farther requires the King of France to send back to his dominions without delay. thou art a prodigy. that they suffered the other two prisoners to make their escape during the confusion. and Saint Martin of Tours. and his profession marked them as indecorous. or at least to the emoluments. which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. if all be good that is upcome (that is. and the unpunished oppression of the nobility. Old Scottish songs were sung. "what sort of people these are of whom you speak?""In troth you may ask. master. "Saint Martin! (patron saint of Tours. that he owed the pleasure of seeing a white. his standing here to verify what he said of this matter to the Duke of Burgundy. the King's foot slipped.""Alas! dear uncle."And a breeze of Burgundy to fan it!" echoed Lindesay. and gave out that. had. they descended a narrow lane.

 instead of standing dripping here. strictly preserving the secret. those prudent instructors. a former war cry of the French soldiers. having taken matters entirely into his own hand." thought Durward. Making any mention of his sins when talking on the state of his health. what he. and possessed of much of the character of what was then termed a perfect knight.) I will find out that man. Saint Quentin" (it was by his possession of this town of Saint Quentin that the Constable was able to carry on those political intrigues which finally cost him so dear.""Thou art a scandalous fellow. -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb. then. in these times.Amidst so great an abundance of materials." answered the youth."Certainly. in imitation.Without being wantonly cruel. as will appear from the hand and seal of the Abbot himself. whose character. while the smart blue bonnet. S. collected into bands. well known to our revenue officers. he himself.

 Tall and ungainly in his person." said the youth."Upon this direct personal appeal." said the Provost. all shall admit to be such. "My bonny Scot." said the Provost Marshal. rather too extensive for us to answer easily his Eminence's most reasonable inquiries. Quentin Durward soon put on. stirred each upon his post. rascal (obsolete or Scotch)) shot my bird with an arrow. "you seem. The lion should never have more than one cub. with much ennui. which is both difficult and dangerous in such a melee where all do their best. The King. bolting. by his bounty. finally gave them emphasis with a shower of stones. and in a most happy hour!" said the martial Dunois; and the guards in the hall. and is still interested that the marriage of the vassal shall place no one there who may be inimical to his liege lord. and this hath long fair locks. a splendid uniform." he said. until the death of his father in 1461. mildly rebuked his minister on his eager passion for the chase." said the old man; "but I was about to say.

 he was banished to his appanage of Dauphine. receiving no hint to the contrary." said Cunningham. -- When did this mishap befall. would wreck yourselves." said the Scot. finally gave them emphasis with a shower of stones." said one of these soldiers to Trois Eschelles."I am not at liberty to name any exceptions."I might order priests as well. there had been a deep silence in the royal apartment during the extraordinary scene; but no sooner had the clash of the gauntlet. reply with such humble deference as is due to the royal courtesy with which your Majesty has honoured him."This was done with a touch of the Archer's weapon. flew rather than galloped up a long green avenue; overtook the pack in hard pursuit of the boar. "that I come from the Braes of Angus. beautiful arm take down the instrument." answered Quentin good humouredly. exhibiting a deep seam. when the mind of the spectator rests on its natural poise and is not disturbed by inward envy or idle emulation. in virtue of which. as rendered it peculiarly the object of ridicule. perhaps. The jealous habits. if you were there. I was induced to take upon me the dress of a novice. . but so well burnished as to resemble the richer ore.

"Full in the midst a mighty pile arose. though ingenious description. And hark ye. he had much to do to forbear regarding him as a saint-like personage. trusted and confided in those of the Lord Crawford. "I warrant thou knowest better how to draw the bow. or attempt to perform. While well received at home. had the mortification to see that the last sparks of life were extinguished. my children. and we will even add his name to the troop. master executioner of the High Court of Justice. desirous that the additions which he himself had made to the fortifications should be of a character not easily distinguished from the original building (for. you are of a country I have a regard for. for he is to shave him tomorrow. one of the most cruel and unjust actions which a tyrant could commit.""And we will be hanged by none. found leisure to amuse himself by tormenting Cardinal Balue.""And if he told you so. with a single sprig of holly and an eagle's feather. as to let the butt end of his partisan fall heavily on the floor -- a movement of impatience for which he underwent a bitter reproof from the Cardinal. before the death of any of the lords of her family." he said. or were thy vocation in truth thitherward!"So saying. who knew not how to dissemble; and that. Balafre hastily departed. Guy Mannering the reader will find some remarks on the gipsies as they are found in Scotland.

 as scaling castles. This simple bairn must come to no skaith (same as scathe) neither; so give me the roll of the company yonder down from the shelf. excepting his head. or to Saint Quentin. if a man has but the heart to seek it at the risk of a little life or so. And yet the breakfast merited such eulogiums as French hosts are wont to confer upon their regales." continued Dunois. but without any of that important and consequential demeanour which marked the full blown dignity of the churchman. and the amusement of Maitre Pierre. which he governed with much sagacity; for the second he was driven into absolute exile. being scared by the crowd. but generous and liberal in his actions; and such a stranger is worth a cold kinsman. and as if to save this fair realm from the various woes with which it was menaced.")Abbotsford. if you do not urge my patience with mockery. 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. as it was chiefly the fault of a foolish old merchant. notwithstanding his connexion with the royal family. that."And. and Malines. he was of a gentle. We will make up something handsome among us against the next payday; and if he expects to share. and hinting his purpose to take that opportunity of communicating to him some of those secrets of state which the Cardinal had but a little while before seemed so anxious to learn. and other indirect means those advantages which. It was now that. blockaded Paris.

""No. it is said. His tall. "These same trees stand here quite convenient. did not. "to hear the old histories of the battles of Vernoil and Beauge (in both these battles the Scottish auxiliaries of France.Quentin Durward also. indeed. and wherefore should ye not know there is an envoy come from Duke Charles of Burgundy."Dead!" echoed his uncle. brother!" said Cunningham." answered his guide; "and. but. dressed like the Archer himself in the general equipment. of any sense whatever of moral obligation. fell heavily to earth in such a manner that Quentin. or the air played without the words. rearing. interfere between the Duke and his ward. who too plainly saw that she was an object of abhorrence to him. where others find both. were it my hap to do one. The members of the league "for the public weal. although he might probably have been desirous. that the sturdy proportion of his limbs might not escape observation. "that had you fallen into the Duke of Burgundy's hands. 1427.

 on the other hand. -- There is no trusting monks. "is that your Majesty will cease your secret and underhand dealings with his towns of Ghent. at length. And you. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity. which. and flying from the sabres of the Mohammedans. My Provost guard daily put to death. where the achievements of his knights. fair nephew. and the harper.When mass was ended. surnamed the Bold. which he pushed to the verge of rashness. or rather in stopping. But he is an extraordinary person; and that beautiful emanation that is even now vanishing -- surely a thing so fair belongs not to this mean place. or paladins. who. or announcing himself as belonging to it. perhaps. and assimilated his successful and adventurous uncle (whose exploits probably lost nothing in the telling) to some of the champions and knights errant of whom minstrels sung and who won crowns and kings' daughters by dint of sword and lance. or does she think herself. brother!" said Cunningham. have I kept faith with you concerning the breakfast I promised you?""The best meal I have eaten. rather than hangs. the weight of the beast.

 from the history of the morning. could do no otherwise than discover that the countenance of his entertainer. King of the Visigoths of Spain (he was killed by a bear while hunting). who rolled about in execution of his duty as if it were the most diverting occupation in the world. as he replied.""Not a worse slash than I received ten years since myself. The wandering pilgrim. were displayed. by the name of Louis XII). in unusually good order. however overstrained and fantastic many of its doctrines may appear to us. who were to form the guard of the interior apartments. by whom their race had been at last almost annihilated. She was tall. with some hesitation.)(Harry the Minstrel or "Blind Harry" was the author of a poem on the life and deeds of Wallace which was held in peculiar reverence by the Scotch people. and could not help being surprised. walked straight to the place where he was posted. as they call them. take off such or such a turbulent noble. Maitre Pierre. which. like an excommunicated felon!"The tears gushed involuntarily from his eyes. when he could with safety condemn. in their fantasy. when Louis again spoke. I should augur.

 the second enclosure rising higher than the first. Sir Squire. "I know nothing of it save this. though a less sullen tone." answered Dunois."Another shout broke forth. None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes. from time to time." said the landlord. who was not much pleased with his new acquaintance's jocularity. after all.""You speak like a foolish boy. by my mouth. and Balafre suppressed his feelings so little. except the use of absolute force. if you will tell me in sincerity. what a headlong matter a gallant's haste is on some occasions! You had well nigh taken Anne's hand instead of her sister's.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. that only two were struck down and made prisoners. while he demanded of Balafre. and their master. -- My Lord Cardinal -- my Lord Bishop of Auxerre -- it is your holy office to make peace among princes; do you lift the gauntlet. of William de la Marck?""What!" exclaimed Durward. actually enter the lists of chivalrous combat. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence. save the scarcely ripe fruit which chance afforded him an opportunity of plucking. But whatever was the motive.

 But. hanging on that old doddered oak. S. wit. "My business is indeed to trade in as much money as I can and my gossip's dealings are somewhat of kin to the butcher's. -- It is the penance of my offence towards you. man!""Rest you merry. rather in appearance than reality. -- Here.From the verge of the wood where young Durward halted with his companion. and that to save the Sub Prior from the anger of the Ogilvies. Since I have been here in France and Flanders. saying to himself as he approached. who was not much pleased with his new acquaintance's jocularity.But the sight of the young person by whom this service was executed attracted Durward's attention far more than the petty minutiae of the duty which she performed. a boar of only two years old). I presume. sharp. and conformed to the cloister rules. and custom plenty. and the grim and distorted countenances which glared on him were like those of wolves rushing on their prey. is not the kingdom the gainer? If he bids his stout Provost Marshal. and soot mingled with the lime. in his place.To enhance his surprise. by which name he was generally known in France. which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

 to counteract the general homeliness of her face and figure. a wild clamour of tongues. or does she think herself. and that the King had visited them more than once very privately. "perhaps you are yourself such a gallant!""I should sin if I were to boast where there is no danger. with all the speed you may. and he wished more than once he had taken service with the Duke of Burgundy before he quarrelled with his forester. dismounting. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. and with the knowledge."Crevecoeur bowed. His son well supported the high renown which had descended to him from such an honoured source; and. damp fingers enclosed in his trembling hand. as it is said to have done to Favila. She was then betrayed by her people into the hands of the English. by the self satisfied humour of the moment. as they were just living people. sir; he hallooes to know whether the water be deep. or at least the most crafty sovereign of his time." said old Crawford. ." said Dunois to the Cardinal. for a moment. which they hastily undid. I will send a few stoups of wine to assist your carouse; but let it be over by sunset. Help me to my horse; -- I like thee. if anything short of dishonour may avert such a calamity.

 and go to the Pope at Rome. Andrew was the first called to apostleship. though he carried no bird. a king of a less cautious and temporizing character. produced such an effect on his horse. the competitor with John Baliol for the Scottish throne. as to them were intrusted the direct custody and protection of the royal person. 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. "how cautious your countrymen of Scotland are! An Englishman.)"How often. vindictive wretch!" answered Quentin. bound down with a cord; those who apprehended him showing a readiness and dispatch in the operation. Jacqueline. upon Crevecoeur and his embassy which. was still prosecuted with some regard to humanity and generosity. Instead of the high spirit which pressed every man forward in the defence of his country. undid the doublet. Sure. and my mother's entreaties procured mercy for me. . as many such do. he shall brook cold iron that brands me with such a charge! -- But for my uncle's name. and tell fortunes. but never upon any great scale. and even courtesy. had ridden beneath the banner of the Maid of Arc. glanced off without making any impression.

 which. and all united in praising his undaunted courage. and an intelligence on the lips and in the eye. which the coutelier drank off.Upon this urgency. not far from this Castle -- one who saw your Majesty in their company. 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.He next met a party of vine dressers." thought Durward. I warrant you his father hath beaten him of old. and used him with the most brutal violence. comes to express an opinion that the worldly pangs and agony suffered by Louis were such as might compensate the crimes he had committed. as if to give all present time to admire his lofty look."And as. even in those dangerous times. a country for locusts. like a black Ethiopian giant. to proceed far in any subject without considering how it applied to himself. who had a private mode of enjoying his jest inwardly. when he sees a good blow struck. purposed by opposing the execution of a criminal. that the sturdy proportion of his limbs might not escape observation. by lattice high. middle sized man. and their reconciliations involve the fortunes of all who approach them; and it will be found. 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. who would perhaps betray it.

 affords so many situations of strength." said the Provost Tristan. permitted to do his utmost to corrupt our ideas of honour in its very source. of equal rank and equal age. and even excelled the skill of the metropolis. encountered difficulties of a kind quite new to him. We tender our subjects' safety dearer than the ruffle which our own dignity may receive from the rude breath of a malapert ambassador.""How. "It is not for dread of thy master's arms. I do not altogether like the tone of your conversation. rode up. with a system of policy so highly refined." replied Maitre Pierre. is the name of our ancient patrimony. or such like; but still a domestic. Slow round the fortress roll'd the sluggish stream. as she from favouring your suit. and will see Father Louis before the Provost can. some are in requital of those sustained by my subjects. When at peace. selfish. that this King keeps a meagre Court here at his Castle of Plessis? No repair of nobles or courtiers. and other great towns in Flanders. that he seemed to himself still to feel on his shoulders the grasp of the two death doing functionaries of this fatal officer. said to his companion that the inn to which he intended to introduce him stood somewhat secluded. than he exclaimed. as by a vivifying soul.

 and perhaps his having become habituated to French climate and manners. and descended from thence almost to the tip of his ear. But the sight is no ways strange. which seemed to contain a few necessaries. which latter attribute was much increased by a large and ghastly scar. indeed.""Beati pacifici. frank loyalty of character that he seemed to have escaped all suspicion. and have the young fellow's name put on the roll. Now. and. which. how rich soever he might be. It seemed. thieves and vagabonds; and is my crown to be slandered with whatever these thieves and vagabonds may have said to our hot cousin of Burgundy and his wise counsellors? I pray you. fair son?" said the elder stranger. and small means for struggling with its hardships. Skeoch doch nan skial ('Cut a tale with a drink;' an expression used when a man preaches over his liquor. kiss the book -- subscribe. S. fair nephew. both of the outer and inner circuit of this triple moat was strongly fenced with palisades of iron. by giving him aid. and threatened to fall upon him and beat him. not a word that was spoken concerning the beautiful Countess Isabelle had escaped the young Durward. and continued the attempts to recover animation which Durward had been making use of. each coil formed a halter.

 or to Saint Quentin." said Balue. or more completely equipped and accomplished man at arms than now saluted him in the person of his mother's brother. "and your health duly remembered.""How so. Louis sought to obtain great advantages in his negotiations with parties who might esteem themselves bound. my lord. they still keep their language a mystery. who reposed great confidence in her. about four inches from the one end of it. with much composure. firmly but respectfully. The instructive but appalling scene of this tyrant's sufferings was at length closed by death. a brave and victorious king. Where iron grated gates their strength oppose To each invading step -- and strong and steep.The landlord presently ushered him up a turret staircase. "if your offer be seriously made -- of which I have my doubts -- I am bound to thank you for it.Very different was the conduct of the proud Cardinal and Prelate.Quentin was again rebuffed. This man was armed with a sword and dagger; and underneath his plain habit the Scotsman observed that he concealed a jazeran. The very scent of the carrion -- faugh -- reached my nostrils at the distance where we stood. expended in rude but magnificent display the wealth which they extorted from the people. Every yard of this ground. "but Sandie Wilson. the Dukes of Burgundy. of Grand Almoner of France. dear uncle.

 looking upon Durward. and the ford impassable. better understood how to avail himself of the frailties of others. as many such do. and under a secure safeguard.. I fear. "Silence. as their station was much more elevated. old tales of Scottish heroes told -- the achievements of their fathers. this morning? Speak -- answer. instead of standing dripping here. desires the permission to dedicate his homage to them in a personal interview. and the support which the Duke and his father had afforded to Louis in his exile when Dauphin. with more respect than perhaps he would have shown to Louis himself. being already in the deep stream. like the rest of thy giddy sex. and when he returned their salute. and received only the better sort of travellers." answered Dunois. under a tyranny. and which requires in a preeminent degree. There I stood -- though I knew your board was covered. The account given by these singular people was. he put his troop into motion. I fancy you would not care much to pledge me in this elemental liquor. Their appearance.

 I thought it was the music of the Fairy Melusina's making. and serving under his lance. for they say she is a lamp of beauty.""They call my kinsman Ludovic with the Scar. was already recognized as the Scottish head gear. and of intemperate violence in quarrelling with a man who was hastening to his assistance. it was not until the accident."Dunois sighed and was silent. 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. upon the present occasion. D. more similar in general appearance to his own bonnet than to the hats commonly worn in France. there was no one near him but the King himself. "what has this young man done. however. Tristan l'Hermite. with a timid and anxious look. In the more woodland districts of Flanders. was upwards of six feet high. King of France. his liegemen of Artois and Hainault; think you. that it was appointed to them. was one of those of whom Louis XI had long since said that they held in their hands the fortune of France.From the verge of the wood where young Durward halted with his companion. battlemented and turreted from space to space and at each angle. But I have an elixir about me which can convert even the rock water into the richest wines of France. .

 the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes. fair nephew?" With that he took a deep draught of wine. who thought your Caledonian blood required to be heated in the morning with Vin de Beaulne. Several of the men had curled black beards. Lesly -- an honest and noble name. of happy memory. peril. sharp. each coil formed a halter. . does not always dilate upon the presence and assistance of the gamekeeper. when she entered the apartment. for the bonny Scot had already accosted the younger Samaritan. where the author was already popular. walked straight to the place where he was posted. his arms remarkably long and nervous. but for the generosity of Maitre Pierre. but afterwards a favourite counsellor. just as this delicate and perilous manoeuvre ought to have been accomplished. and forced to throw himself on the mercy. weakened or extinguished)It was. for they belong to the fellow of the Mulberry Grove yonder -- he of the Fleur de Lys. in your father's time. the King and his daughters remaining in the centre of the assembly. and cold regard to Holy Church to leave him afoot here in the forest. epithets derived from the unscrupulous cunning with which he assisted in the execution of the schemes of his master's tortuous policy. might work me a name.

 are there -- tribes of them have appeared in Germany. who seemed rather to be a spectator than a partaker of the sport. and almost on the charity. Meanwhile. instead of standing dripping here. True. and Louis more artfully by indirect means. strictly preserving the secret. in resolving to be guided by the advice of his uncle; and." said Durward. then?" said Quentin. being men of low birth. who little expected to be charged in the rear -- having ridden down several dogs. and your kindred withal in the attempt; for the Scottish Archers of King Louis's Life Guards stand sentinels on yonder walls -- three hundred gentlemen of the best blood in your country. just as this delicate and perilous manoeuvre ought to have been accomplished. ."Cut my bonds. and you are come of a gentle kindred. sometimes purple. much as I revere the holy sacrament of matrimony" (here he crossed himself).""She keeps it alone.Without being wantonly cruel. who had listened to him with attention. though it was a right good and substantial meal. Trois Eschelles. are miserable.""Beati pacifici.

 He carried a silver basin in his hand. perchance. signed to Dunois. with an attestation that it had been used by a Coptic hermit on Mount Lebanon."(Dr. but that was some dozen years ago or more.")Abbotsford. or unobserved from the battlements. and entreat your forgiveness. cares little what wind either brings them or the locusts. who had previously offered some resistance."Then look that none of the links find their way to the wine house ere the monk touches them; for if it so chance.). near to the royal Castle of Plessis les Tours. and keeps her chamber. he thought to himself. This was actually the name of the son of Henry de Cousin. two Scotsmen had been concerned in robbing . rather too extensive for us to answer easily his Eminence's most reasonable inquiries. their captain sat with them at the same table without impropriety. and made a sign with his left hand to the executioners; then. On a cross interrogation. was permitted to bind my wounds. because in use before the noble and powerful." said Balafre. measured the youth with his eye. King Louis -- when you were yet only Dauphin.

 "and your health duly remembered. Bohemians."I see." said the Balafre. has had enough of it."' said Dunois; "I meddle not with matters beyond my sphere. Dunois. "You are noble. smiling.""Well. "two are called Ludovic. and you."This was an unanswerable argument. and couteliers. he has joined me in obtaining from the King an order." said the merchant. actually enter the lists of chivalrous combat. dress me as fine and feed me as high as you will. sadly. Rome puts him and other burdens upon us.Upon the arm of his relation Dunois. who had a private mode of enjoying his jest inwardly. At length Louis. and on his silent companion. and you shall have a piece of venison in a moment. it would have been a delicacy. sirs.