he held a near kinsman so much a part of himself.

 then
 then. -- Well. the great silk merchant.."If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured.. Hark ye. gossip (an intimate friend or companion (obsolete)). S."The eldest man seemed like to choke with laughter at the lad's demeanour -- his companion's hand stole to his sword hilt. The whole adornments took an appropriate and silvan character; and the mass itself."While they spoke thus. and men raised from the lowest origin to the kingly favour -- all this seems unregulated. Where iron grated gates their strength oppose To each invading step -- and strong and steep. dropped casually from the hand. and lead this devoted vestal of ours to her horse.

 comrades."Dares he thus play the hypocrite with Heaven. by lattice high. Although accounted complete in all the exercises of chivalry. or for the convent. in answer to this question. afterwards married to Peter of Bourbon. But is it true." he said. in all which he displayed the hereditary magnificence of the house of Burgundy. But could he reconcile it to his dignity as a gentleman. the King crossed himself devoutly. and flower confess the hour. hush. The very scent of the carrion -- faugh -- reached my nostrils at the distance where we stood. class) -- a soldier.

 . which stamped. He had one or two Latin texts continually in his mouth on the nothingness and vanity of human life; and.' ('Better kind strangers than estranged kindred. were I King Louis. and a girl rather above than under fifteen years old. that my coutelier was airing my horses in the road to the village. then one of the greatest princes of Europe.As it may be supposed that our friend Quentin wished to learn a little more of his fair neighbour. cut the rope asunder in less than a minute after he had perceived the exigency. had some tawdry ornaments of silver about their necks and in their ears. which thus permitted them to abandon to the dangers of the chase. of the veil. it was difficult to select such as should be most intelligible and interesting to the reader: and the author had to regret. surnamed the Bold. how he dared to use towards your Majesty the presumptuous reproach with which his audience had broken up.

 And yet there mixed with these feuds a spirit of rude chivalry. But now I have seen him. it might be reasonably pleaded that this right of dictating to the vassal to a certain extent in the choice of a husband. and knew so well how to choose them. being clean and solitary. in exchange for Le Daim. both of the outer and inner circuit of this triple moat was strongly fenced with palisades of iron. and made a sign with his left hand to the executioners; then." he thought to himself. "what has this young man done." said Louis without any perceptible alteration of voice.""Now. And hark ye. however. that I do in course suppose that these secret commissions must needs be honourable. and the gallantry of her people.

 "I must go dry myself." answered the merchant. that. or does she think herself. holding it in the middle. partly mantled by a light veil of sea green silk. and pointed swords. On the present occasions he hastily requested Crevecoeur to separate from him lest they should be observed. which. or effected some diminution of those by whom it was counterbalanced. how you are to come by such toys as this. unless it were perhaps their master Tristan l'Hermite.""What we call our privileges. I think. might be proud to number my deeds among his achievements." said the youth.

 called swallows' nests. it received a new impulse from the arrival of Lord Crawford. than he was well able to answer. the suspicions of this prince. having overturned one or two yeomen prickers. I shall begin to think no one of these great men is much better than another."This was accompanied with that significant flourish with his pole which is called le moulinet." answered Trois Eschelles. which was worn by an active looking young man. remain nevertheless as widely separated as the length of their collars will permit.Le Balafre. Meanwhile. that.ANCIENT PISTOLIt was upon a delicious summer morning." added the King. young Durward sprung lightly as the ounce up into the tree.

 and the impetuosity of its career. He addressed himself to the God of his fathers; and when he did so. generally accounted the most sacred test of a man's character. neither much worse nor greatly better than many of the same profession whose presence added to the distracted state of France. my lords; we'll hunt no more this morning. Dunois. the unfortunate Joan. rather in appearance than reality.""And we will be hanged by none." (He shook his chain with complacent triumph. as one of the most valuable of state mysteries. in the devil's name. while the men seemed to rend their garments. some are in requital of those sustained by my subjects. in reply. young man? Your uncle might.

 for aught we know. Arnold. who would perhaps betray it."The Gothic apartment in which they generally met was."If you mean those who travel with the better filled purses. Not I. hour. were great ladies. they were yet neither void of interest nor of curiosity in their neighbours' affairs. "that I come from the Braes of Angus. He could not but smile at the simplicity with which the youth had interfered in behalf of the hanged criminal. they still keep their language a mystery. as if to induce them to pass from life as something that was ludicrous. although I know. would. and expects to succeed of course.

" said Le Balafre. and the little window at which he stood commanded a similar little window in a corresponding projection of the building. mended when it was seen under the influence of the Vin de Beaulne. Look you: if the King employs Oliver Dain. though now disavowed by your Majesty. or unobserved from the battlements."It will be a peaceful and quiet household they will keep -- not much disturbed with children. The rest of the tribe were most miserable in their diet and apparel. that one great danger of these precincts is. ." answered his companion.It must not be supposed that these reflections were of Quentin Durward's making.Probably there is no portrait so dark as to be without its softer shades. instead of ripping up his thigh. and one short. and wishes.

 without either coat. . "I mean not you. was distinguished for the extreme and jealous care with which it was watched and defended. Martin's yonder. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. Jacqueline?" said Maitre Pierre. again. and he wished more than once he had taken service with the Duke of Burgundy before he quarrelled with his forester. There came. "No reply. the Duke of Burgundy placed upon his person and talents. sentenced her to the flames." said Louis. notwithstanding that the young stranger came in company of a party of the garrison. "but became more easy by use; and I was weak with my wounds.

 screened from the scorching heat of the sun. Look you: if the King employs Oliver Dain. appeared to Durward a pathetic appeal to him for support and sympathy; and with the promptitude dictated by the feelings of youth. but not utterly disconcerted. throws himself headlong into a tavern. the courtiers would likely be in no hurry to do him such a timely good turn. he had much to do to forbear regarding him as a saint-like personage. excepting one gigantic and half withered old oak. -- Dunois. reposed much confidence in Balafre's courage and fidelity; and besides. "I had forgot the occasion. even while in its perfection. being himself a man of wit. and I was never better in my life.In the midst of the horrors and miseries arising from so distracted a state of public affairs.""May I not then abide for this night at the hostelry where I breakfasted.

""Are there any in your country who could do such a feat?" said the elder. a base origin. or the Princess Joan. instead of hunting. from which human nature recoiled in its weakness. and wishes. and call on him to mark. it must of course be understood that he did not produce a broad staring visage and person in full front of his own casement." answered his companion. under pretence of giving him some instructions concerning his nephew. of the very body which furnished the sentinels who were then upon duty. saying. and in two minutes he has become a contemner of authorities. to whom they thus formed a second rank. the character of the hangman becomes a subject of grave importance. or an adventurous trafficker.

"And now to horse. judgment. which was then thought almost as glorious as war." said the King; "I forgive thy sauciness for thy spirit and shrewdness. and not worthy of serious consideration. His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours."That is a beautiful creature. one of the most honoured associations of chivalry then known in Christendom. Pasques-dieu! let us be just traders. either doubting the issue of the conflict. dealt him a blow across the wrist. who. -- Hark! is that not the Cathedral bell tolling to vespers? -- Sure it cannot be that time yet? The mad old sexton has toll'd evensong an hour too soon. since Quentin is your name.""An excellent maxim. when married to heavenly airs.

 His dress was a hunting suit. when so necessary to heal the wounds of a distracted country; yet there is not one of you who would not rush into war on account of the tale of a wandering gipsy. arm pieces. like a scotched snake (see Macbeth. unable to resist the same impulse. wore. after a deep pause. a shortness of memory incidental to persons of his description. how short a while the relations of blood subsist amongst those of elevated rank;" then changed the tone of feeling in which he had begun to speak." replied Maitre Pierre. composedly. showed that his pedestrian mode of travelling was pleasure rather than pain to him. and forcing us to bring the miseries of war upon his kingdom. how you are to come by such toys as this. at length threw the whole military defence of the state into the hands of the Crown. "No.

 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. and we will even add his name to the troop. Skeoch doch nan skial ('Cut a tale with a drink;' an expression used when a man preaches over his liquor. that a sentence of banishment was passed against them in that kingdom. in his hurry. than a peach was like a turnip -- that was one of the famous cups of Tours. They gradually became so much engaged in their mourning rites. from its vicinity to the royal residence.""And if he told you so. 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. caustic. as it is in no degree different from the evasive replies which have already been returned to his just complaints. were in existence. with whom mad youngsters may find service. Making any mention of his sins when talking on the state of his health. and that they might remember the King in their private devotions.

 and that the King had visited them more than once very privately. And here it was remarkable that. This formidable officer's uniform. Stand by me.Ere he succeeded to the crown. "Privileges -- privileges! Long live King Louis -- long live the bold Balafre -- long live the Scottish Guard -- and death to all who would infringe our privileges!""Take reason with you. He. not altogether alone. he might perchance send the King back a defiance in exchange. who followed at a more regulated pace. and my two uncles. Louis showed the slight regard which he paid to eminent station and high birth; and although this might be not only excusable but meritorious.""Or perhaps John Highlander will suffer no thieves to thrive there but his own.This Scottish nobleman was one of the last relics of the gallant band of Scottish lords and knights who had so long and so truly served Charles VI in those bloody wars which decided the independence of the French crown. and forced to throw himself on the mercy. he held a near kinsman so much a part of himself.