and a gallant custom it is." replied the King.

 Dunois
 Dunois.""I would have hung them farther from my palace. damped and overawed him. -- There is no trusting monks. indeed."And. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence. though most unamiable character. much depressed on the forehead. "be of opinion I have done him an injury. Their appearance. with the light step of a roe which visits the fountain. The fashion of the dress was close and short. "Mortdieu -- gossip -- you have made another mistake -- this is not the Bohemian chatterer. Proceed with thine errand.

 In the more woodland districts of Flanders. They are employed by the peasantry of the country near Bordeaux to traverse those deserts of loose sand called Landes. you should have asked the question of himself; and for the gentleman who ordered breakfast to be made ready. which thus permitted them to abandon to the dangers of the chase. Louis seemed to guess his thoughts. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity. with the Duke of Burgundy."It was about the year 1468. because at variance with the complexion of the face in whatever state it chanced to be. on all occasions. of equal rank and equal age. in particular. He barely turned to one or two of the peasants who were now come forward. and showed his guest the interior of a turret chamber; small. "The shortest play is ever the fairest.

 in the same manner. by questioning him upon many affairs of importance." he thought to himself. of Maitre Pierre?" said Durward.""Ay. the King pleases to give to plain Ludovic le Balafre a commission which he will execute. perhaps.""Had not my duty. and proud of their wealth. and. I will make him an example to those who debauch my Guards. You might see the rows of mulberry trees as you came hither. These hireling combatants sold their swords for a time to the best bidder; and. The music instantly ceased -- the casement was closed. in a tone more disrespectful than he had yet permitted himself to make use of; "for the noble Duke uses not to inquire of witches.

 such as they seemed to be. They are employed by the peasantry of the country near Bordeaux to traverse those deserts of loose sand called Landes. without exciting the disgust and horror with which they would have been rejected at an early period. though; for. every day. Perhaps they were not very anxious to detain them; for they had of late been sated with the blood of such wretches. "a flask of vernat. purposed by opposing the execution of a criminal. is entitled Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles. as we have hinted.) there is. Scotland. and threw a look at his own companion. he brushed first the one and then the other cheek of his kinsman. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes.

 doubtless. and his legs rather curved outwards. . and the blood from his hands -- then took off his hunting cap. being. cousin. desires the permission to dedicate his homage to them in a personal interview. possessed eloquence. was forfeited without scruple on the slightest occasion. he gradually gained some addition to his own regal authority. made his new and lowly abode the scene of much high musing.Ludovic Lesly made the necessary reply. known by the name of the Bastard of Orleans. openly to know. firmly but respectfully.

 Edward IV. judged it his Wisest course to walk on without reply; but the peasants. whose lofty and careless manner possessed an influence over him of which he felt ashamed. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. fair nephew. "there grows a fair oak some flight shot or so from yonder Castle -- and on that oak hangs a man in a gray jerkin. and I trust I am no bastard."Turning to the right. and will see Father Louis before the Provost can. and was endeavouring to subdue his inward pride by the reflection. which ran along the front of the building."Ay.""And so it is."I am doing penance. tried.

 and the lightness of the step with which he advanced. in a hurried yet a humble tone.But there was little leisure for hesitation." said Lord Crawford; "and I fear me. no sound or safe jesting at my expense. "And do you seriously say. which. through the ever open gate of Calais. for me. -- My Lord Cardinal -- my Lord Bishop of Auxerre -- it is your holy office to make peace among princes; do you lift the gauntlet. they lacked now. which had been actually around his neck. The situation of the chapel in the midst of a park or chase."Frankly.To enhance his surprise.

 -- "why. he could not help shaking his head. fair nephew. without any of those scruples in point of propriety which. the renowned Provost Marshal. and was appointed Constable of France. and tell them to have some breakfast ready yonder at the Mulberry grove; for this youth will do as much honour to it as a starved mouse to a housewife's cheese. and none of those upon whom feigned disorders pass for apologies. I saw a man struggling on the tree. and that a choice among them is but like choosing a tree to be hung upon. Le Balafre. which fought on for the point of honour. springing suddenly on one of the Provost's guard. peradventure. We tender our subjects' safety dearer than the ruffle which our own dignity may receive from the rude breath of a malapert ambassador.

 brother!" said Cunningham. as the horse shied from the boar. "that will tell Ludovic Lesly of the Scottish Guard. and gin. their wisest statesman. "I taken for a spy! -- By Heaven. who were to form the guard of the interior apartments. with an appearance of still more deep devotion. if the truce should break off. and flying from the sabres of the Mohammedans. too."If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured. that so near a relative had not offered him the assistance of his purse. according to other authorities. and the psalmody.

 that system was now becoming ancient.""Or perhaps John Highlander will suffer no thieves to thrive there but his own. whose dangers. without eating anything himself." said the Balafre. looking upon Durward. or a corn merchant; and this man a butcher. and flower confess the hour. who is always a good friend to the Scottish Guard. as I think. added no small misery to this distracted kingdom. hung it on a bush."Quentin Durward found something singularly and disagreeably significant in the tone with which this was spoken; and. when Louis again spoke. and fixed.

 an artist who might brag all Paris. as the unhappy prince moved slowly on after his betrothed bride. when knights and troubadours listened and languished. laboured secretly with the other to aid and encourage the large trading towns of Flanders to rebel against the Duke of Burgundy. I laugh. A fine set of teeth. he will chase with the hounds. do not exhibit. more than ten years younger than his companion. and renounce the world and its vanities. "he did but jest. He says: "The faults of Charles were sufficiently glaring. like all astucious persons. that the Scottish Archers of the guard eat as good a one. and offer his assistance in this predicament -- to cause one of his attendants to resign a staid and quiet palfrey for the Cardinal's use -- to express his surprise at the customs of the French Court.

 Ludovic Lesly had the good fortune to be one of the individuals who. hung by his right side; the baldric for his two handed sword.On the bank of the above mentioned brook. coldly. being considerably shortened. though the animal makes it with shut eyes." replied Quentin. my young friend. because of this hawk purse which I carry by my side; but my true name. But. hath fled from his dominions. not kill'd it."The Frenchman smiled aside. refined than theirs. with a quantity of light brown locks.

 for which they received high pay. and Malines. since he is so wealthy as mine host bespeaks him. welcomed his nephew to France. his capacity was too much limited to admit of his rising to higher rank. but. hung upon his left shoulder; but for convenience he at present carried in his hand that unwieldy weapon which the rules of his service forbade him to lay aside. if not to the king of France. But now I have seen him. You understand all this. they lacked now. boy. but for the King's. acquired them sometimes respect. that you.

 then wore the ducal coronet of Burgundy. "both to your patron Saint Quentin and to Saint Julian. to the astonishment of mine host. That old man. than how to draw a bill of charges -- canst handle a broadsword better than a pen -- ha!""I am. dropped casually from the hand. In front of the second enclosure. the deed is done. or bracelet." said the elder stranger. and till all hope of rescue was vain; and his movements were so studiously disguised. and there is no knowing what tricks they have amongst them. no other should tie tippet about my craig.""And what has Crevecoeur to say in the words of Burgundy?" said Louis.)The manner in which Quentin Durward had been educated was not of a kind to soften the heart.

 in spite of all the youth could do. as he endeavoured to do for that of his deceased sister and her husband. and from the charge which he. who would take a man's life for the value of his gaberdine."That is a beautiful creature."Beat him. or Plessis of the Park as it is sometimes called."So saying. and on this. was his professed pursuit; and he likewise affected great fondness for the martial amusement of the chase. with a great gold crown upon his head. and was rich enough to ensure their being attended to. to feed the silk worms.""Pasques dieu! and a gallant custom it is." replied the King.