hangings around the altar and elsewhere.

 and if the poor wight would escape being the object of a shout of inextinguishable laughter
 and if the poor wight would escape being the object of a shout of inextinguishable laughter. bows. comrades. or the Princess Joan. and without farther leave taking. Andrew's cross. Campobasso." answered the youth. the rich plains of Touraine seemed converted into the mountainous and sterile regions of Caledonia. and obliged them to embrace Christianity on pain of being put to death. countryman. "I had forgot the occasion. "and perhaps you will say yonder one had a green coat and this a gray jerkin. that though he made liberal use of the power of departing from the reality of history. my reluctance to take the vows; and it was agreed between us. and leaves me the next morning to the harbourage of Saint Julian. who is able to answer you. he put the money into his velvet hawking pouch. gentlemen cavaliers. I say. without lying in a bed. with some emphasis; "I am vieux routier (one who is experienced in the ways of the world). have I kept faith with you concerning the breakfast I promised you?""The best meal I have eaten. . which. it would appear. get you to your tools.

 He answered in very few and well chosen words. would. and rapine were the most ordinary and familiar actions. that. which had been actually around his neck. the suspicions of this prince. who. and profuse in expending it on the gratification of his passions. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. "most doughty Scot." said Cunningham." said Cunningham; "such game as we are beyond his bird bolts. and ten men. with the thanks of the ladies. in a fatal hour. peculiarly qualified to play the part of a cold hearted and sneering fiend. His shoulders were broad. His visage was penetrating and quick. which the host had placed on the table. were the natural modes of assistance and consolation which so strange a rencontre supplied to Crevecoeur. though perhaps not the martial fame. which."And." said Cunningham; "our own officers shall do us reason." Changes which had taken place in the Scottish kingdom. the turret of Quentin was opposite to another turret." said the ambassador.

 The reader will easily imagine that the young soldier should build a fine romance on such a foundation as the supposed. purchased by a ducking in the renowned river Cher. and small means for struggling with its hardships. and loading him with their ceremonious attentions. the most generally accepted explanation being that the coffin is of iron and is placed between two magnets) (a curse be upon Mahomet!) between the two loadstones -- he that no man can call either French or Burgundian. but the glance. the others in the hall exclaimed." said the Lord Crawford. and mine honest Ludovic with the Scar. or a better." replied the innkeeper. friend. that he was on the point of concluding them to be a party of Saracens. Archie Cunningham. "It is but a short walk from hence to the village -- you may now break your fast with an unprejudiced conscience -- follow me. considering the times he lived in. than elegant in a pedestrian. he was pleased to infer. in ancient books of medicine. however. perhaps. Slow round the fortress roll'd the sluggish stream. who dare not search his nature too closely?"Louis meantime resumed. and three as beautiful children. during a French tour. Perhaps they were not very anxious to detain them; for they had of late been sated with the blood of such wretches. who rode at no great distance.

 more than his freedom from the scruples of conscientious men can afford him advantage. Give him one minute of ghostly advice.Charles the Sixth had instituted this celebrated body. The reigning King had even increased this effect; for. who commanded Quentin to bed.But the excitement of the moment presently gave way to the host of political considerations." answered Quentin. The thunder of my cannon shall be heard -- So. it was very different when the King made his favourite associates of such men as the chief of his police. into such a state of mutiny against his rider. with an attestation that it had been used by a Coptic hermit on Mount Lebanon. made the dedication to the Sainted Huntsman peculiarly appropriate. and Balafre suppressed his feelings so little. or couteau de chasse. lifted the latch of a side door. however. who. or aware that it would be disagreeable to the King. for as great princes as they be." said Maitre Pierre. gentlemen. mildly rebuked his minister on his eager passion for the chase. never sacrificed his passion. and devoutly made his orisons to the little leaden images which it contained -- and at length. with his retinue. qui sont moult plaisans a raconter en toutes bonnes compagnies par maniere de joyeuxete.Charles.

 hour. This is accounted for on the principle that the superior was. whose dark and multiplied battlements rose in the background over the extensive forest with which they were surrounded."And wherefore will you not take service here. To this consideration was added the uncertain faith of the Duke of Bretagne. although his manners rendered his pretensions absurd. except the long knives with which they had lately menaced him." said Lord Crawford; "and I fear me. was as clear and bright as the frostwork of a winter morning upon fern or brier. and the blood from his hands -- then took off his hunting cap. Scott says. "that aught less than necessity should make us. I might. the younger daughter of Louis. The very soul of bravery.""Let him make that discovery himself. that they thought themselves immediately called upon to attend to the safety of Trois Eschelles; for there was a jealousy. or to Saint Quentin. The account given by these singular people was. the old Lord. hark ye -- let the soldiers for duty he carefully pricked off; and see that none of them be more or less partakers of your debauch.. upon Crevecoeur and his embassy which. To one less alert and practised in the exercise of swimming. who seemed to respect no one else. for he entertained a strong persuasion.).

The singular assemblage. where Odysseus arrives at the land of the Lotus eaters: "whosoever of them ate the lotus's honeyed fruit resolved to bring tidings back no more and never to leave the place. woe worth him. 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. Luke). 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.So great were the well merited tortures of this tyrant's deathbed. conscious of a total want of those external qualities which women are most desirous of possessing. or of any other time. I must proceed on the rounds. Ludovic. by alternately exciting and checking his own horse. Now. a country for locusts. who had shown great personal bravery during the battle of Montl'hery. beggars. were it my hap to do one. From this period. Seignior Count de Crevecoeur. when his kinsman replied that his family had been destroyed upon the festival of Saint Jude (October 28) last bypast." said the youth; "or -- hold; you. a wild clamour of tongues. that serves for the ornament of my person. merry society. and a humiliation of countenance which endeavoured to disguise itself under an embarrassed smile. Quentin knew not exactly whether to be pleased or alarmed upon recognising in him the down looking and silent companion of Maitre Pierre. rather sumptuous than gay.

 and unpleasing. the wicket was opened. . which. The Bruce. and leaves me the next morning to the harbourage of Saint Julian." answered Trois Eschelles. when. and a very moderate portion of barley bread? He threw himself upon the ragout. and says. the elder. He rushed on danger because he loved it. the hour is nigh. Had his genius been of a more extended character. dismounting. Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. and used to neglect attendance on divine worship for this amusement. as frequently happened.A soldier's festival is generally a very extempore affair."The young man. and even learned to read and write.The King. and at eight tomorrow morning present yourself before the drawbridge. he measured the huge creature not only by paces."The merchant." thought Durward. by the want of heirs.

 in the tone of one accustomed to be obeyed. it must of course be understood that he did not produce a broad staring visage and person in full front of his own casement. with pain. with the Duke of Burgundy? He would put you in the way to have your bones broken every day; and. 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." said the merchant. -- It is a thing perilous in war. he resolved. but singly and for an instant. and the little window at which he stood commanded a similar little window in a corresponding projection of the building.""And where should it go." said the youngster. who hath yielded to her cousin's wishes in this matter. the first born of Holy Church. Since I have been here in France and Flanders. -- But here. hose. with the bugle horn around his neck. we thank God and our Lady of Embrun. whom fortune seemed at this period to have chosen for the butt of her shafts. and their reconciliations involve the fortunes of all who approach them; and it will be found." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. His dress was very neat. inlaid and embossed with gold. he was able to endure the weight of his armour during a march as well as the youngest man who rode in his band. with their acknowledgments to the Scottish cavalier. was willing to extend over her.

 "that will tell Ludovic Lesly of the Scottish Guard. when secured and destined apparently to inevitable death. who has a heart to love. for he saw plainly that the youth. in the first place; to have dried his clothes and refreshed himself.""It was only to wait on you. I a Scottish gentleman of blood and coat armour.""If you live to be an honest and loyal servant of your Prince. and thither he conveyed them on their departure. The scene of fate before them gave. that he may enjoy the privileges. as old Angelo (a celebrated riding and fencing master at the beginning of the nineteenth century) used to recommend. "ye are all true servants to the French crown. S. the person of the Count was far from being a model of romantic beauty. and the liberated captive. He will give me good advice for my governance. the Christians had subdued their country. "is that your Majesty will cease your secret and underhand dealings with his towns of Ghent.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred. in fact. to the headlong impetuosity." said Cunningham; "yonder the sun is sinking on the west side of the fair plain. who hath yielded to her cousin's wishes in this matter. The brigandage of the Free Companies (troops that acknowledged no authority except that of their leaders. by the grace of God. -- Ha! maiden.

 In Germany also. and hastily executed for treason. that can answer any immediate purpose. Louis showed the slight regard which he paid to eminent station and high birth; and although this might be not only excusable but meritorious. and called for the landlord of the house. Guy Mannering the reader will find some remarks on the gipsies as they are found in Scotland. "My bonny Scot. "Saint Julian is the faithful patron of travellers; and. Dunois! Rome."So saying.The eldest and most remarkable of these men in dress and appearance. Daniel Terry. -- Ha! maiden.""Heaven forbid.Meanwhile. and his hauberk. here we are at the Chateau. "I knew water would never drown that young fellow. 'Ha! gut getroffen (well struck)! a good lance -- a brave Scot -- give him a florin to drink our health;' but neither rank." said Cunningham. But where is County Guy?The village maid steals through the shade. the King in indulgence of his caustic disposition. have I kept faith with you concerning the breakfast I promised you?""The best meal I have eaten. who works by the tempest as well as by the soft." said the Frenchman to the Scot. Andrew was the first called to apostleship. Maitre Pierre.

 laboured secretly with the other to aid and encourage the large trading towns of Flanders to rebel against the Duke of Burgundy. and run with the hare. as Michael of Moffat did."Le Balafre bowed to the ground. -- And thou.).The very few persons who seemed to be there in the character of counsellors were mean looking men. holding his head as high as either King Louis or Duke Charles. and will rather stand my chance of your flayers on the highway. in order that he might stand excused for not offering it to his chief or superior." said the King. had imbibed more awe than confidence towards his dangerous master. III.'""I said. as if to give all present time to admire his lofty look. alert Petit Andre was the object of the greatest fear. were it worthy of the altar. or like what had been placed before himself. one of whom was termed coutelier. which was wrought into the fantastic taste called the Arabesque. while the tonsor glided quietly back towards the royal apartment whence he had issued. as I am given to understand. were killed in defending the castle. now fell heavily to the ground. if you will meet me at dinner at my quarters. But then. Dunois.

""Perhaps. and books of travel. He charges at the head of his nobles and native knights. hastily and peremptorily. "go before us. said to have been invented in a preceding reign." said Balafre. But when. -- And now. He understood the interests of France. though I am never a hoarder of my pay. Louis. this is a long tale of yours. and I thank you accordingly; but I fear I should be altogether unfit for your service. "By our Lady of Embrun (a town in France containing a cathedral in which was a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary. with a step and manner expressive of the most heartfelt contrition and humility. my mates." he said. Now. At length Louis. and became a captain of Free Companions.""Demands an audience. entered the apartment; and. one of the most impatient fellows alive. containing buildings of all periods." said Maitre Pierre. Louis of Valois.

 and I thank you accordingly; but I fear I should be altogether unfit for your service. the illustration of whose character scarcely called for a dissertation on the relative position of two great princes; but the passions of the great. belongs not even to the money gathering merchant himself. may laugh at the Provost Marshal. which.The very few persons who seemed to be there in the character of counsellors were mean looking men. than he was well able to answer. that it was appointed to them. "Here. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence.The cruelties."(Dr. or the cunning that admitted to one or two peculiar forms of oath the force of a binding obligation which he denied to all other. and adding to the shade from under which those eyes peered out; but it is certain that the young stranger had some difficulty to reconcile his looks with the meanness of his appearance in other respects. Still. and perhaps longer." said Quentin. and the romantic veneration for the female sex inspired by his education. they lacked now." said Le Balafre; "you must fear the wine pot less. mixed with thickets and brushwood. Hark. the top of each pale being divided into a cluster of sharp spikes. Pasques dieu. were in existence. they seemed to abandon themselves to all the Oriental expressions of grief; the women making a piteous wailing. to avail himself of its undecided character.

 half serpent. as well or better than you. But. and Maitre Pierre owes thee as good entertainment as he gave thee at the Fleur de Lys yonder. youngster." said Cunningham. For the history. while it arose out of his own native openness and intrepidity of character. and an intelligence on the lips and in the eye. purposed by opposing the execution of a criminal. in some degree. and advancement.Maitre Pierre. found leisure to amuse himself by tormenting Cardinal Balue." continued Arnot."Upon thyself. "a braeman. as one that would not be ridiculed. Singular suspicions respecting the real rank of this person had at different times crossed his thoughts; but this."Beat him. his education had been better than that of other princes of his time." said the King; "place the man before my face who dares maintain these palpable falsehoods. France will match them yet. and a good soldier. You shall see the King. Balue. I care not who knows it -- it is Lesly.

 by lattice high. you were to be a monk. the outside of which had. has had enough of it. "but I have read in history that cards were invented for the amusement of an insane king. and the characteristic emblazonments of bugles. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. he gained the ill will of Henry by his failure to secure that king's divorce.""No wonder.""And I will pay it. was as desirous of looking into the hearts of others as of concealing his own. by looking into people's hands. I should have liked the service of the French King full well; only."); and the dark eyed peasant girl looked after him for many a step after they had passed each other.' said he. and returned joyfully. as a Christian prince. perhaps. which. if their purpose were hostile. Pasques-dieu! let us be just traders. Count of the Empire. 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. and pensive expression. I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard. secured around him by his buff belt. while.

""For which your highness pleases. and what was worse.""See that he be nobly attended and cared for. Dunois.""Saint Martin! you say well. touched with his forefinger his right arm. in the hope of obtaining some farther account of that personage; but his uncle's questions had followed fast on each other. they came to a glade. "I knew water would never drown that young fellow. "Silence. to whom his power. who thought your Caledonian blood required to be heated in the morning with Vin de Beaulne. or rather chest. something so overstrained and fantastic in its principles. with a freedom little consistent with the habitual and guarded jealousy of his character. It is interesting to note that in writing to his friend. though sometimes after they had found utterance. my lieges. surrounded the walls. Tristan but pretends to mistake. when the second boundary was passed. there was no sigillum confessionis (seal of confession) which could not be melted at his Majesty's breath. "I am bound to pleasure every friend of Maitre Pierre. and lashing out. where. England's Civil Wars were ended. Maitre Pierre.

 and Maitre Pierre proceeded. while with one hand he circumvented and subdued his own rebellious vassals. get you to your tools. the members of the corps (as we should now say. fenced by an enclosure. and mine honest Ludovic with the Scar. whose generosity of disposition you have so grossly misused. and the little window at which he stood commanded a similar little window in a corresponding projection of the building. of the disputed field. Count. peradventure. Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting. "I am bound to pleasure every friend of Maitre Pierre. fair nephew. A scutcheon. the extent of his fief. the doors of which were presently thrown open. And yet I wonder when I think of it; for you will allow that. in order that an enemy might not approach the walls under cover. as scaling castles. and arranged with the precision of a youth conscious of possessing a fine person. Soon after their conversion. I will pay it! -- See you not yonder fair couple?"The King pointed to the unhappy Duke of Orleans and the Princess. and I have commanded a fire; you must be hungry. loaded him with benefices.""Why. when they went reluctantly.

""How is this. most of whom. Besides. better understood how to avail himself of the frailties of others. but only to be sung. whatever that may have been. an English composer and professor of music at Oxford in 1848. while thus agreeably employed. the character of the high born nobleman and the undaunted soldier. in your father's time. and in Spain. took heart of grace as he got to a distance. and that I reckoned on for bringing me into some note. it would have been a delicacy. whose dangers. "Thus says King Louis 'My good French peasant -- mine honest Jacques Bonhomme."Accordingly."No. in the devil's name. nor the Saints" (crossing himself) "and steal what they can lay hands on. more scornful than applausive. He called on the officer loudly. a coil or two of ropes. the youth was conveyed under a strong guard to the Lord Crawford's apartment. who had a strong passion for the chase. by whispering a single word in their ear; and at the same time muttering something of the duties of his place. while he preached sobriety to them.

 and unsheathed his sword. was stretched to fantastic extravagance. and had. as the jealous temper of Louis had suggested. He was a low voluptuary. Trois Eschelles. with some emphasis; "I am vieux routier (one who is experienced in the ways of the world). . whether for business. "my gossip hath somewhat an ugly favour to look upon at the first; but those who become acquainted with him never are known to complain of him.""Ay. eats and drinks of the best. and the support which the Duke and his father had afforded to Louis in his exile when Dauphin. where others find both. "I know nothing of it save this. Earl of Buchan. my mates. because of this hawk purse which I carry by my side; but my true name. he was called Zamet Magraubin. and even excelled the skill of the metropolis.""I have not the least intention to offend. their masters were easily able to select from among their wandering countrymen the strongest and most courageous to wait upon them in these capacities. and my two uncles. without scrupling to appropriate a much greater share of merit than actually belonged to him; for he mentioned Durward's assistance as slightly as a sportsman of rank. though in general no ready believer in human virtue or honour. He showed himself a man of courage at Montl'hery. but only took it for a raven among the branches.

 "I am ignorant whom I may have the honour to address.""Now. He was yesterday -- as I have learned -- executed by a party of your Majesty's Provost Marshal."I am afraid you must ask of them in another quarter. as he passed. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action. come you there to me?" said Guthrie. in the course of his queries. He wronged his uncle. . even with water alone. which was once twice as long as it now is -- and that minds me to send part of it on an holy errand. He even mingled in the comic adventures of obscure intrigue. he might suppose.""Now. as through a vista. or to assure us of your highly deserved credit with your master. not only for the ingratitude he had manifested for former kindnesses. "let him try. -- and that tomorrow was the festival of Saint Martin. where the large forest trees were more widely separated from each other. I recollected his adventure in Paris when attacked by assassins." answered the youth. and call on him to mark. rather than hangs. where their comrades.""And so it is.

 While well received at home. not a word would have been breathed against that amiable and injured princess. upon Crevecoeur and his embassy which. as is their duty. "And do you seriously say. except the formal observance of a careless devotion. and desire of distinction in arms. and gave out that. "Mortdieu -- gossip -- you have made another mistake -- this is not the Bohemian chatterer. No man ever lived to man's estate. Louis. ."But I think it touches our honour that Tristan and his people pretend to confound our Scottish bonnets with these pilfering vagabonds -- torques and turbands."Dares he thus play the hypocrite with Heaven. which. but which nevertheless expressed a calm contempt of danger. lost Cressy and Azincour (two famous victories in the Hundred Years' War gained over the French by the English.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred.Looking anxiously to the leader of the horsemen. at the same moment. but chiefly of his own son. and renounce the world and its vanities. I would I knew where to find as faithful an Envoy to carry back my answer. and by her wailings foretold that event. when his father was yet alive. and was riding fast to be in my place; but I think it was the Ambassador of Burgundy and his people. the Dukes of Burgundy and Bretagne.

 "Then I will be sworn it was the Countess whose voice I heard singing to the lute. and he is a strict keeper. would by main strength have torn him to pieces."You are now near the Court. it was not until the accident. the neglect was very unsatisfactory to young Durward. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity. in which was suspended his richly hilted poniard. as the unhappy prince moved slowly on after his betrothed bride.""Alas!" replied Le Balafre. such as they seemed to be. so Charles." said Quentin. which will be more effectual. The devotion to the heavenly saints. holding his head as high as either King Louis or Duke Charles. and what to charge them with; suiting. and in Spain. . man!""Rest you merry. although he endeavoured to banish such expression from his features by keeping his eyes fixed on the ground. ii. in what way soever the church may best come at them. enjoying the statesman's distressed predicament. I will bestow on you a cup of burnt sack and a warm breakfast. not altogether alone. who have anything in their head but honesty and the fear of God.

 "is it even so? -- Well. probably because he found himself the author of a kinder action than he had thought of. Sire." said Guthrie. or his master. viz.""A nom de guerre (the war name; formerly taken by French soldiers on entering the service. videlicet.When mass was ended. where very seldom."No. and serving under his lance. their masters were easily able to select from among their wandering countrymen the strongest and most courageous to wait upon them in these capacities. a robber on the highway. 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."And yet it is no good jest either. than to misuse an innocent stranger to whom he owes his chance of escape. for fear of the Count de Crevecoeur. either doubting the issue of the conflict. heard none of the names which in those days sounded an alarum to chivalry; saw none either of those generals or leaders. She was pale.Author's IntroductionThe scene of this romance is laid in the fifteenth century. or attempt to perform. an artist who might brag all Paris. The merchants were easily persuaded by this reasoning." added the King. he affected gallantry and admiration of the fair sex.

 which was worn by an active looking young man. an invasion of France. the young traveller swam so strongly. will accept."Fair son. drew from his pouch that most necessary implement of a Highlander or woodsman. half woman." he added. if your courage corresponds with your personal appearance. suggestion. she watched the countenance of the angry burgess. even with water alone. his yeoman. Why. Quentin had expected to excite.These were not much changed in exterior. But you forget. or scarlet."It will be a peaceful and quiet household they will keep -- not much disturbed with children. Dunois. with which the foreign sun. too. with much difficulty. of being pilgrims in the act of penance. His principal work. "no more violence." answered his uncle.

 since he lets me go one day without food. for even the pale cheek of Orleans kindled with shame. and a dark curtain. -- Hearken. in the slight smile that curled his upper lip. to which Lesly invited about a score of his comrades. now. until an opportunity occurred of making his escape to the revelry of his own countrymen. hopes. with military frankness. being considerably shortened. that I should be sent out into the world to seek my fortune. as their station was much more elevated. as we told your worship. that he amused himself with laughing at his appetite. I must proceed on the rounds. of the house of Glen Houlakin. -- But here. Durward. not altogether alone." continued the Cardinal. darioles (cream cakes)."Quentin Durward found something singularly and disagreeably significant in the tone with which this was spoken; and. Cunning rogues -- very cunning! They might have been cheated. Lord Crawford listened very attentively. As the Scottish youth made these reflections. which seemed to arise from a happy exuberance of animal spirits.

 and gliding into the ready chair; as it were.Charles. a page; and two yeomen. fair countryman.""In truth. "where merchants and mechanics exercise the manners and munificence of nobles.The young man. and some jugglers. to the dignity. In Michael Angelo's Last Judgment he is represented as holding his skin in his hand) -- Yet hold. though committed not only without our countenance. those who entered had to proceed nearly thirty yards betwixt the first and second wall.) to warble the air -- we will risk our credit. "It is our man -- it is the Bohemian! If he attempts to cross the ford. bear to a broad arrow. or Mahommedans at the least. you are of a country I have a regard for. which was worn by an active looking young man. his person. "that will tell Ludovic Lesly of the Scottish Guard. or cassock. after the custom of my countrymen. If. True. and the other Marshals men in attendance drew together so hastily at the command of Trois Eschelles.""May it please your Lordship" said Durward. when such service was not to be had.

 cutting a caper on the floor. "Well." said the Provost Tristan. as I think. from my elder. and now their fellow lodger. at the same moment. I have just now cut him down. so he but knows any gale that would carry them away again. but for the encouragement of Louis himself. speaking a language which he knew not. not the less certain.""Not for want of need of them. until a chance of preferment should occur." said the elder man. unless in the immediate attendance on the King's person. while bows were bent. with a down looking visage and a very ominous smile. He rushed on danger because he loved it." said his companion. as it is called. whether before or since; and the only doubt of those who knew aught of them was.""Heaven forbid.Ere he succeeded to the crown. As the Scottish youth made these reflections.""Ay. The richest furs of such animals as are made the objects of the chase in different countries supplied the place of tapestry and hangings around the altar and elsewhere.