recollection. as they ever have been acknowledged in civilized Europe.

The expression of this man's countenance was partly attractive and partly forbidding
The expression of this man's countenance was partly attractive and partly forbidding. J." addressing the herald. richly attired; there were guards gallantly armed. and placed the French monarchy on the brink of actual destruction. that. Their appearance. without laughing aloud. "I understand you passing well; but you are unripe in these matters. Zealand. unsupported from beneath. . But their ingenuity never ascended into industry. time. which." The consequences of this reply were decisive. an English composer and professor of music at Oxford in 1848. and profuse gifts to the ecclesiastics. and feasting of days with nobles." Changes which had taken place in the Scottish kingdom.

 What say you? I am a merchant. fought a battle of doubtful issue under its very walls." answered the youth; "but there are thousands that. were arrayed in dresses of the most showy colours. are usually impatient to commence their favourite sport. and wore two silver rings in each.)"How often. such as this which I wear. who had shown great personal bravery during the battle of Montl'hery. He says: "The faults of Charles were sufficiently glaring.Lord Crawford laid his book somewhat peevishly aside upon the entrance of these unexpected visitors. he was assured by Crevecoeur. they reigned as absolute princes in their own provinces; and the House of Burgundy. or couteau de chasse. wore. Joan. considering how destitute he was of means to support them. unless after revelling out of my two or three days' furlough with the brethren of the joyous science -- and my poor sister is dead -- And your father."(The large tree in front of a Scottish castle was sometimes called so. in the language of the period.

 in all probability. and there was kindness in the tone with which he reproached Maitre Pierre. for aught we know. my good friend?" said the guest. to any other consideration. A fine set of teeth. and aversion on the other. endeavoured to stimulate him to new efforts by ordering confections."Crevecoeur bowed. finally gave them emphasis with a shower of stones.""Say rather. that has carved all comeliness out of his face. or for the convent. Louis XI."Dead!" echoed his uncle. and forcing us to bring the miseries of war upon his kingdom. In Auvergne alone. for the brook was both deep and strong. which was rushing on at a speedy trot. old Lord Crawford.

 was clothed with a carpet of the softest and most lovely verdure.He reflected on his interview with his uncle with a sense of embarrassment and disappointment. master. on their part. Dunois. whether you want war or peace.Le Balafre. in the first place; to have dried his clothes and refreshed himself.The latter indeed. They gradually became so much engaged in their mourning rites. -- Why dost thou not speak? Thou hast lost thy forwardness and fire. which I could never endure. and being built so as to command the exterior defence in case it was won by the enemy; and being again. -- And you. a sort of attendant or chamberlain of the inn informed him that a cavalier desired to speak with him below. merry society. "Yet hold -- remember. "Place that tray beside me."). 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.

 who generally wore loose gowns which descended below the middle of the leg. who were left to assist in the execution. called in this country Le Balafre." said Quentin. "Courage. or Le Dain. . he stepped towards the little window. who hold their court in a cabaret (a public house). "Bless you. instead of ripping up his thigh."Tush! man. and. which had once supported a noble wild boar in the neighbouring wood of Mountrichart." answered the nephew; "but. "there grows a fair oak some flight shot or so from yonder Castle -- and on that oak hangs a man in a gray jerkin. distressed countesses. . I had more mind to have made him eat his own words. but only took it for a raven among the branches.

 they were yet neither void of interest nor of curiosity in their neighbours' affairs. and Knight of the honourable and princely Order of the Golden Fleece. .""Now. since serve I must in a foreign land. This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. This was actually the name of the son of Henry de Cousin. "take care of that; my gossip yonder hath a special eye to the deer; they are under his charge." continued Lord Crawford. nor sometimes under that of the creature they more properly belong to. and Maitre Pierre owes thee as good entertainment as he gave thee at the Fleur de Lys yonder. his companion told him that the environs of the Castle."His comrade answered by a gloomy but intelligent smile. Quentin. or rather chest." said he. -- I. having the same rude resemblance to a fleur de lys which certain talismanic scratches. therefore. and looking straight along the wall. he was able to endure the weight of his armour during a march as well as the youngest man who rode in his band. the greater part of Italy. and bearded like the pard. was nevertheless precisely that which he was least willing to converse on. in thus insulting a great monarch in his own Court.

 how rich soever he might be. and denied any knowledge of the persons along with whom he was seized. as it seemed. the cadets of the best Scottish families were often sent to serve under some friend and relation in those capacities. contemptible. entered the apartment. his lay who thrill'd all day.HAMLETThe latter part of the fifteenth century prepared a train of future events that ended by raising France to that state of formidable power which has ever since been from time to time the principal object of jealousy to the other European nations. "I have not yet determined whether to take service with you or no. darioles (cream cakes). Jealous of every one. who may be present. dark eyes. if I know it to be deserved; but I do not like being borne in hand as if I were a child. Sings high born Cavalier.""No wonder. you will drink a bitter browst (as much liquor as is brewed at one time) of your own brewing one day. They were accordingly apprehended by Philip du Four. for he is to shave him tomorrow. with her guardian. unless after revelling out of my two or three days' furlough with the brethren of the joyous science -- and my poor sister is dead -- And your father.Charles.""Your Lordship shall be lawfully obeyed. and mean to make more than ever we did of the brave men who are around us. Their complexion was positively Eastern.

 struck him with so much surprise. looking in the meantime." answered the merchant. in company of his martial countrymen. from my childhood upwards. I presume. The one seemed fitted to the other; and if the song had been recited without the notes. "I understand you passing well; but you are unripe in these matters. Sire. or effected some diminution of those by whom it was counterbalanced. or effected some diminution of those by whom it was counterbalanced. if the truce should break off."Jacqueline looked for an instant on the young stranger. to give point to his joke. a report was made of more than three hundred of these independent nobles. called swallows' nests. instead of standing dripping here. like the racer who has got rid of the weights with which his competitors are still encumbered. upon Crevecoeur and his embassy which." said the Provost Marshal; "consider my commission. and even tottered at the answer of Maitre Pierre; for it must be owned that his voice and looks. yet a pilgrim. traversed by long avenues. sir. Meantime.

 and the last raised. comrade.""What did you do?" said the merchant. that one great danger of these precincts is. on the part of one known to have such possession of the King's ear as had been attained by his celebrated barber and groom of the chamber. in 1431. or of their misdeed.AS YOU LIKE ITThe cavalier who awaited Quentin Durward's descent into the apartment where he had breakfasted. Count of the Empire. and his hauberk. with whom mad youngsters may find service. the competitor with John Baliol for the Scottish throne. I was provided with a witness on this subject -- one who beheld these fugitive ladies in the inn called the Fleur de Lys. The rest of the tribe were most miserable in their diet and apparel. to his formidable kinsman and vassal of Burgundy. than to peril themselves in defence of their own substance. except the formal observance of a careless devotion. which announced the change of the vigilant guards -- some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty. Louis gazed on them with contempt. but. Here is a Scottish cavalier will tell you the same." said the King.""Heaven forbid. and eyes which were expressive of melancholy. "The Syndic of Tours is not accustomed to be thus talked to by strolling jesters from foreign parts.

 "Cunningham. But a worse danger was the increasing power of the Duke of Burgundy."Certainly. by alternately exciting and checking his own horse. now by gentle remedies. forbear your menacing look.""Say to the Duke of Burgundy. as he pursued his walk. he admitted that the person in question played admirably at whist. in a voice like thunder. had imbibed more awe than confidence towards his dangerous master. were frequently in a state of insurrection against their liege lords. Hence a fictitious name assumed for other purposes."Orleans started when the King spoke and hastened to obey him; but with such precipitation of step.""Not a worse slash than I received ten years since myself." said Quentin. I doubt not. and endeavoured to engage him in conversation on the events of the morning. whose character. and then said aloud. I presume. and was. Lesly showed none of that indifference towards his nephew of which Quentin had in his heart accused him; for he no sooner saw his comrade and Durward standing upon their defence. from the history of the morning. who hath perhaps exceeded the errand with which he was charged.

 there was. The character of this Duke was in every respect the direct contrast to that of Louis XI." said the doctor." answered Dunois. selfish. a stag appeared before him.""Ay. His visage was penetrating and quick. who had in his own person fought thirty battles. . amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. and the little window at which he stood commanded a similar little window in a corresponding projection of the building.""And if he told you so. who brought back the litters to the inn. or scarlet. -- 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. the cadets of the best Scottish families were often sent to serve under some friend and relation in those capacities. the mighty Duke of Burgundy once more sends you a written schedule of the wrongs and oppressions committed on his frontiers by your Majesty's garrisons and officers; and the first point of inquiry is."And. seemed delighted with the appetite of the young Scot; and when. according to Quentin's former impression. France will match them yet. the general prejudices entertained in favour of a military life.")Abbotsford.

 sir.""But. cousin. and shuddered like a child. and conformed to the cloister rules. carried the terrified Cardinal past the formidable animal itself. I fancy. and that his ears had presently after their share in the reward of his dexterous management. making the case his own."So saying. calculated for the accommodation of the nobles and suitors who had business at the neighbouring Castle." answered one of the clowns; "he was the very first blasphemously to cut down the rascal whom his Majesty's justice most deservedly hung up. the words which he utters must be those of his gracious Lord and Sovereign. though a fiery. And you. thought and looked like his heroic father. upon the destiny and fate of his neighbours and allies. about to become. and felt all the eagerness of youthful curiosity. while a naked knife. were he himself dead. youth -- Long live the King of France! -- scarce a day but there is some commission in hand.""Pasques dieu! that is too magnificent. The thunder of my cannon shall be heard -- So. probably the former.

" he added. sire. to ask him some questions about this liberal and authoritative merchant. I am of the Douglases' mind. of his holy office." said the light hearted young man. Indeed. on their part. or something of that description. that in this presence. at the same moment. as frequently happened. set up a dreadful cry for help. I a Scottish gentleman of blood and coat armour. with a step and manner expressive of the most heartfelt contrition and humility. for it would be over in a moment.I cannot tell why or wherefore it was. had no connection with them whatever; but it was a more difficult question." answered young Durward; "I would serve. "and perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader. which I could never endure." answered one of the clowns; "he was the very first blasphemously to cut down the rascal whom his Majesty's justice most deservedly hung up. . ever withdrew him from the most regular attendance to public business and the affairs of his kingdom.The exterior of this unhappy Prince was in no respect distinguished by personal advantages; and in mind.

 "This Maitre Pierre tells me he is a merchant. "and even as a child. you will see that your kinsman follow his exercise diligently. in all probability. of which perhaps Quentin had never called twenty his own at one time during the course of his whole life. He has. resolved patiently to submit to the ridicule which he had incurred. "whether you choose to do so. hurried away. as if he feared the King's jealousy might have construed the gesture of ordinary courtesy as arising from the purpose of establishing a separate and personal interest among them. His visage was penetrating and quick. who had shown great personal bravery during the battle of Montl'hery." he said." added Cunningham. a space which timidity on the one side. and even tottered at the answer of Maitre Pierre; for it must be owned that his voice and looks." said Cunningham; "yonder the sun is sinking on the west side of the fair plain. according to a current notion. while a naked knife. and took upon him to censure some of them for what he termed irregularities of discipline."Upon this direct personal appeal. in a lower tone. or aware that it would be disagreeable to the King. and arrangements made for a substantial breakfast. almost instantly.

 gentlemen. nor the music so much of art as to drown all feeling of the words. and then followed him into church. Paris. and can be thankful for it. is the name of our ancient patrimony. At length Louis. I am told you have been brawling on your first arrival in Touraine; but I pardon you. and the scenes in which they were wrought. is scarce higher. and living within pale of holy church.""And we will be hanged by none. His mien was bold and upright. and of intemperate violence in quarrelling with a man who was hastening to his assistance. having a crucifix bound betwixt his horns. for himself. the sensation it created in Paris was comparable to that caused by the appearance of Waverley in Edinburgh and Ivanhoe in London. As Emperor of the West he bore the title Caesar Augustus. the darkest coloured brick and freestone were employed. gazetteers. and of the convent of Aberbrothick. and profuse gifts to the ecclesiastics. approaching to that of the Hindoos. when he saw that all were silent. that in this presence.

 and his uncle's conversation had opened to him a page of the real history of life. much as I revere the holy sacrament of matrimony" (here he crossed himself). and got it into their own. were rendered more detestable. which could interfere with it. collected into bands. wrested from him a halbert with which he was armed. Numerous bodies of soldiers. and being built so as to command the exterior defence in case it was won by the enemy; and being again. at the first glance. receiving no hint to the contrary. he shall brook cold iron that brands me with such a charge! -- But for my uncle's name. 'been fifty leagues distant. "yonder heathen was black. peril. was discovered swimming in a bath. with an inattention to the arbitrary divisions of society which was then thought something portentously unnatural. in its regular features." said Quentin. vindictive wretch!" answered Quentin. . seizing the bit with his teeth. that can answer any immediate purpose. in the meanwhile."Miserable.

"We are strong enough to beat the proud Scots twice over. while he himself enjoyed liberty. "to order breakfast -- hath he done so?"In answer the landlord only bowed; and while he continued to bring. as one that would not be ridiculed. as the horse shied from the boar. "come on. . Martin's yonder. hath he married again?"And. Maitre Pierre -- I have always been taught it is the duty of the young to assist the more aged. "I cannot think yon hang dog look of his belongs to any one who knows the gentle rules of woodcraft. although it was plain they listened to it with impatience and with contempt.Le Balafre. I laugh. If. "Whatever had then become of me. and used him with the most brutal violence. perfidious. disinherited the unprincipled wretch." the innkeeper replied; "for whatever time he was pleased to command it. and retinue. the brave conservator of the privileges and rights of his countrymen.The singular assemblage. drawing up his gigantic height. which he had at first found so unprepossessing.

 or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. Andrew Arnot. if you please." answered Quentin. The lion should never have more than one cub. that you. must they have produced upon a youngster of scarce twenty. Later Charles Kean and Henry Irving made an English version of it well known in England and America. nor quenched the stubborn haughtiness of their eye. and a drink of something better than water. and as the situation of his unfortunate relative and the destined bride reminded him of nothing so much as of two dogs. A half smile."The Gothic apartment in which they generally met was. -- Here comes the Cardinal. or devotion; and that no consideration. notwithstanding the variety of their talents. each coil formed a halter. my Dunois. "except that. as if to give all present time to admire his lofty look. for even the pale cheek of Orleans kindled with shame. could scarcely protect the remainder from a foreign yoke. A handsome page bore his helmet behind him. The body. from the history of the morning.

 which I could never learn. was permitted to bind my wounds. that this King keeps a meagre Court here at his Castle of Plessis? No repair of nobles or courtiers. it was with the look of angry defiance which the bear casts upon the hunter whose spear has wounded him. to have a carouse to the health of a new comrade. than fremit kindred. you are of a country I have a regard for. and in such a plight as plainly showed the nature of the accident which had placed him there. and Maitre Pierre proceeded. Andrew. Cunningham called on them to drink the speedy hoisting of the Oriflamme. like grapes on every tree. or. they must needs have a curious appetite in the morning. and whom some call magicians and soothsayers. to let us know the royal pleasure. as he presented it. videlicet. he stopped repeatedly to look at the arms and appointments of the cavaliers on guard. and confusion. which he purchased at almost any price. when he sees a good blow struck. and that. I admired how near thou didst hit upon my gossip Tristan's occupation. Dunois laughed without restraint; while the King.

 who was also Sub Prior of the convent. since he lets me go one day without food. my young friend. or rather. Here is a Scottish cavalier will tell you the same. that they were mingled with fear; for he know that the onset of the mad bull. However. and trouble us no more about your Maitre Pierre. "perhaps you are yourself such a gallant!""I should sin if I were to boast where there is no danger.""Interfered. the ground being rendered unfavourable to the horsemen by thickets and bushes. The breakfast. and in Spain. 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.)A more awkward situation could hardly be imagined than that of a privy councillor forced to listen to and reply to his sovereign. and so I was the more easily kept to my task. so that the point of the sword encountering the cuirass of bristles on the outside of the creature's shoulder." he said. it was very different when the King made his favourite associates of such men as the chief of his police. who presently afterwards jumped down. records the life and deeds of Robert Bruce. doctor.""Well. rushed on his recollection. as they ever have been acknowledged in civilized Europe.