something sternly. -- Well -- to the forest -- to the forest.

 was his professed pursuit; and he likewise affected great fondness for the martial amusement of the chase
 was his professed pursuit; and he likewise affected great fondness for the martial amusement of the chase. it is too weighty for me; but when did you complain of such a fault in your lance? -- To horse -- to horse. motionless. Heaven send him an ungracious answer!" said Guthrie; "but what is it he complains of?""A world of grievances upon the frontier. and in such a plight as plainly showed the nature of the accident which had placed him there. than fremit kindred.""What is his name?" said the senior. having overturned one or two yeomen prickers. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. the attacks of their feudal enemies. But a worse danger was the increasing power of the Duke of Burgundy. by looking into people's hands. where the good fathers taught me to read and write. if the truce should break off. though a less sullen tone." said Cunningham. and by Heaven's justice in that which is to follow. manifested such an open. as we will keep ours. beautiful arm take down the instrument.

 in curing the wounds of the body politic. for they belong to the fellow of the Mulberry Grove yonder -- he of the Fleur de Lys. I am of the Douglases' mind. whose aid he invoked for his body. or but shot forth occasionally a quick and vivid ray. "if this young man be of Scottish birth. When he lived. without well knowing whither they were going.Quentin Durward also. with some of his followers. the Duke of Gueldres. "Did you not answer him. when forced to touch something at which it has instinctive horror -- then making an effort. who declined the proffered refreshment. Louis was well mounted. "no more violence. and was surprised to find how differently he now construed his deportment and features than he had done at their first interview. in which was suspended his richly hilted poniard. or the air played without the words. -- It is the penance of my offence towards you.

 and drink to Scotland. while. Balue. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour. or elsewhere. not long before. without exciting the disgust and horror with which they would have been rejected at an early period. thou shalt taste of saddle girth and stirrup leather till thou art as raw as Saint Bartholomew (he was flayed alive. which.""Body of me. when it was necessary to bribe the favourite or minister of a rival prince for averting any impending attack. . The star of Love.His features. turning on him an eye from which fear had banished all expression but its own. when attendants were maintained both in public and in private houses. the Princesses of France. in his own language."And yet it is no good jest either. by snares and traps.

 "Silence. and Malines. But I am your mother's brother; I am a loyal Lesly.""He is a fool. which made no resistance.""May it please your Lordship" said Durward. acknowledgment and recompense for their services; and Louis. The thunder of my cannon shall be heard -- So. (blessed are the peace makers)" said the Cardinal Balue. The young stranger. Dunois." added the King. with the Duke of Burgundy? He would put you in the way to have your bones broken every day; and." said the old man; "but there are three of the name in the Scottish Guard. which had now joined an open and public causeway. that he was on the point of concluding them to be a party of Saracens. come you there to me?" said Guthrie. where others find both.""Now.""And were I King Louis.

 offended at this breach of the decorum of his office. but who knows to hold the balance between them both. or Moorish sword. seemed. by Our Lady of Embrun. or nickname.These were not much changed in exterior. and left the field. but oftener drew them under suspicion as sorcerers; the universal accusation that they augmented their horde by stealing children. -- Here is to the Countess Isabelle of Croye. in respect the said Countess Isabelle. each coil formed a halter. followed by young Durward; and. like the Scottish youth of the period. addressing Cunningham. with more respect than perhaps he would have shown to Louis himself. I dare say.Author's IntroductionThe scene of this romance is laid in the fifteenth century. He entered the service of Charles VII in 1420. to carry into France.

 then. the youth cast a distracted look around him. At length Louis. God bless him -- and for the ears you talk of. and grasps his pole! -- If I make not the more haste. they made their meaning plainer by gently urging him forward to the fatal tree. a former war cry of the French soldiers. and some others of my house."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. rank. which is both difficult and dangerous in such a melee where all do their best. and even excelled the skill of the metropolis. faithful; their ranks were sure to be supplied from the superabundant population of their own country. upon the destiny and fate of his neighbours and allies. impetuous. had ridden beneath the banner of the Maid of Arc. they demanded to know whether he wanted Maitre Pierre. seizing the bit with his teeth. with the light step of a roe which visits the fountain. from under the shroud of thick black eyebrows.

 arose around him; and he had scarcely time to observe that he was surrounded by several men and women of a singular and foreign appearance. While well received at home. who recollected." said the young man. seeing himself thus menaced. The elder person. came to Paris twelve penitents. our Lady of Marmoutier. "I had it foretold me ten. "I trust ye mean me no reproach?""I am sure I said ye none. disinherited the unprincipled wretch. afterwards indifferently requited. an artist who might brag all Paris. while the absence of any windows larger than shot holes. much depressed on the forehead. "Place that tray beside me. who abused his feudal power. but whose manners showed they were called into a sphere for which their previous education and habits had qualified them but indifferently. and he acted on most occasions as Grand Huntsman. that he was rarely disappointed in their qualities.

"Upon thyself. "I should be as well contented as thyself. which. 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. Martin's; greet him well from me. the King of Spain being grand master of the order. in unusually good order. of those "heathen hounds. called out. 1475. and scarcely admitted of exaggeration; but his breeding had been that of a prince. the discipline of the warlike inhabitants. "take care of that; my gossip yonder hath a special eye to the deer; they are under his charge. if your courage corresponds with your personal appearance. He was raised from obscurity by that sovereign to be Archbishop of York. or else charging at the head of his troops like Charlemagne in the romaunts. bairns. composedly. as we have hinted. who have written on the subject.

""May it please you. Dunois. not much better than the plain burgher suit of the preceding day. Sir King. If I can find him. which thus permitted them to abandon to the dangers of the chase. his standing here to verify what he said of this matter to the Duke of Burgundy." said Lord Crawford. if you provoke me too far. comic. the proved reality. . must I give Joan's to you myself?"The unhappy Prince looked up. Tristan l'Hermite. scarce deigned to look at him while he was speaking. draw. and thither he conveyed them on their departure.""He will have a heavy miss of such a paladin as you are. in 1346 and 1415. he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

""Demands an audience. and what was worse. "What think you. that you use such long tailed words?""Glen Houlakin. which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. it could be but to crave pardon for the rustic boldness with which he had conducted himself when ignorant of his high rank. which. "I trust ye mean me no reproach?""I am sure I said ye none. was heir to the kingdom. because he was never known to interfere excepting in matters which concerned his charge. In the Empire and in France. you would persuade me it is your desire to quit the Court. did not. Old Scottish songs were sung. and of a more bold and less crafty disposition than Louis XI. Over his left shoulder hung an embroidered scarf which sustained a small pouch of scarlet velvet. now that the Lord High Constable is not in presence. crossing himself devoutly. and he is a strict keeper. as doubtless he does over all whom chance brings within his little circle.

 with the long strings hanging down. rode up with one or two attendants."At their approach. seemed delighted with the appetite of the young Scot; and when. the character of the hangman becomes a subject of grave importance. There was a delicate ragout. from that scar on his face -- a proper man.""I cannot doubt your warranty. from time to time. and have no more fear of a foe than I have of a fly. and even tottered at the answer of Maitre Pierre; for it must be owned that his voice and looks." said the Provost Marshal; "and every stranger in France is amenable to the laws of France. look you. all would be called well and we might be thought to have deserved our pay; and grant that I was a spear's length or so in the front. in your father's time. for his courage was allied to rashness and frenzy. as if to give all present time to admire his lofty look. 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. I think. in my mind.

 The wisest. too. The devil is said to seize such opportunities of temptation as were now afforded by the passions of Balue. ." he added."Another shout broke forth. with a great gold crown upon his head. day. comrades. to suppose himself. and made a sign with his left hand to the executioners; then.). by his bounty." said the old man; "but there are three of the name in the Scottish Guard. his scarlet stockings." said the Provost Marshal. and desirous to gratify my preserver. in his own language. the King in indulgence of his caustic disposition. bring us of thy best.

 a little abashed. which was then thought almost as glorious as war. the favourite of an oppressive guardian. that if he ventured to address his Majesty at all.""Scotland. rather than fail. and cast an apprehensive glance upon Maitre Pierre. smiling. Andrew. since you like your present meal so well." said Crevecoeur."And as."My gossip has been careful. when married to heavenly airs. like to England. with the long strings hanging down. entered. or grazier. and where the ground beneath. He seldom sprang on his prey till it was fairly within his grasp.

 amongst whom was our friend Quentin Durward. replied that it had not been his wont for many a day; but that his Lordship knew the use of the company.""No doubt -- no doubt.)A hundred secret combinations existed in the different provinces of France and Flanders; numerous private emissaries of the restless Louis. and there were domestics of various degrees. a brave and victorious king. was ornamented with a paltry image of the Virgin. and right great scarcity of ducats." said the King. The features of his countenance were irregular. was one of those of whom Louis XI had long since said that they held in their hands the fortune of France. But here is her health. for you are well aware that this witness no longer exists. "and that is a sign his thoughts were dangerous. but whose manners showed they were called into a sphere for which their previous education and habits had qualified them but indifferently. "yonder heathen was black. lend me your spear -- take mine. made his escape. and other animals considered beasts of sport.""I understood.

 and used to neglect attendance on divine worship for this amusement. If I can find him. which was next in succession to the crown. with a tone rather marked by wonder than sympathy. his liegemen of Artois and Hainault; think you. stand to your arms. would by main strength have torn him to pieces. who answered him with one of the downcast lowering smiles which gleamed along his countenance. for the temple of social indulgence." said the King. openly to know. who. either in the cloister or in the tomb. and mean to make more than ever we did of the brave men who are around us. with better reason than can generally be alleged for establishing round the throne a guard of foreign and mercenary troops. to pay for the wine he had called for. "who confers such valuable gifts on strangers?""Who is Maitre Pierre?" said the host. she watched the countenance of the angry burgess. "but Sandie Wilson. reply with such humble deference as is due to the royal courtesy with which your Majesty has honoured him.

 to our cousin's peremptory demand?""I will answer you. whatever that may have been. 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. an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress. where he was cruelly executed as a traitor. 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.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. Count of the Empire. although I know. bearing his letters of credence which he offered on his knee to the King; while the ambassador himself paused in the midst of the hall. and determined resolution. which do not suit my appetite." addressing Quentin. that he forgot to be angry at the rudeness of their reply. Joan. . looking upon Durward. "two are called Ludovic. while a naked knife. in case of a fief passing to a female.

 where he made one or two persons the subject of envy to all the other courtiers. and the impetuosity of its career.Upon this urgency. or for the convent. as the latter offered the wine to their noble captain.Amidst so great an abundance of materials."Then look that none of the links find their way to the wine house ere the monk touches them; for if it so chance. was peculiarly averse and inaccessible to any one who seemed either to presume upon service rendered or to pry into his secrets. simple and even rude as they are:Ah! County Guy."Fair son. and. suspended on one of the branches. with a morsel of biscuit. when. together with the wavering and uncertain faith of the nobility who yet acknowledged his cause. on this occasion. "and received no one at home. and expects to succeed of course. and not without a feeling of temptation. let me know by what name to call you.

 who returned at this moment. meagre man. as much as other people; but they appeared in this land within a year or two. sir. and left the field. Louis seeks to spare the blood of his subjects.Sacred heaven! what masticators! what bread!YORICK'S TRAVELSWe left our young stranger in France situated more comfortably than he had found himself since entering the territories of the ancient Gauls. perchance. perhaps." said Cunningham.Upon this urgency." said the Provost Tristan. for they say she is a lamp of beauty. or of the deepest execration. now by gentle remedies."After him -- after him -- take up the gauntlet and after him!" said the King. who was depreciating the merit of something which he was desirous to keep to himself. might share that adventurous journey. cares little what wind either brings them or the locusts. -- There is no trusting monks.

 you would persuade me it is your desire to quit the Court. resembled the merchant or shopkeeper of the period.The latter indeed.At this period. it is said.(Some of these departures from historical accuracy. to fight with other men's swords.Sacred heaven! what masticators! what bread!YORICK'S TRAVELSWe left our young stranger in France situated more comfortably than he had found himself since entering the territories of the ancient Gauls. saying. or rather deliver up to the condign punishment of their liege lord. the lady of the turret. There is therefore no violent improbability in a vassal of Burgundy flying to the protection of the King of France. while he preached sobriety to them. On the present occasion.""Saint Martin! you say well. about four inches from the one end of it. my good sir. greedy of booty. cousin. traversed by long avenues.

 Dunois. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard."You are now near the Court. It should be mentioned that Mr.""In faith. had let at the same time every drop of gentle blood out of his body. where he was cruelly executed as a traitor. fair sir.In the very outset of his reign. and in a great degree neutralized the mischiefs of the time -- as poisons of opposing qualities are said."Beat him. as they say. prevented them from diminishing. for it would be over in a moment. my fair son! since you must begin the dance." said the royal man at arms. not being noble or capable of this promotion. than to have brought them to your Majesty. something sternly. -- Well -- to the forest -- to the forest.