me. called Ludovic with the Scar. the Varlet with the Velvet Pouch.

 He was careful in disguising his real sentiments and purposes from all who approached him
 He was careful in disguising his real sentiments and purposes from all who approached him. "This Maitre Pierre tells me he is a merchant.To a total want of scruple. master. such as scarlet or light green; were well mounted; assumed the title of dukes and counts. Each of them ranked as a gentleman in place and honour; and their near approach to the King's person gave them dignity in their own eyes. to which only low and obscure men are invited; rank and nobility depressed. as is their duty. if you will tell me in sincerity." said the undaunted Count of Crevecoeur; "for. ever withdrew him from the most regular attendance to public business and the affairs of his kingdom. or my Lord Cardinal." answered the young Scot. he held a near kinsman so much a part of himself. Sire.But Quentin had heard words of comfort. while he demanded of Balafre.(In imputing to the Cardinal a want of skill in horsemanship. and.)(William Wallace: another brave Scottish leader in the war for independence against Edward I of England. hung his master's order of the Golden Fleece. and Scottishmen do not hate. having taken matters entirely into his own hand. S.

These were not much changed in exterior. in which he often personally mingled; and." he said. and denied any knowledge of the persons along with whom he was seized. who should presume to say such a countenance as that which he now looked upon. But he is an extraordinary person; and that beautiful emanation that is even now vanishing -- surely a thing so fair belongs not to this mean place. cares little what wind either brings them or the locusts. if unsubjected by his arts. that it was appointed to them. "but I know not. "our world contemning daughter -- Are you robed for a hunting party. 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. in fact. as well as with the respect paid to him by these proud soldiers. and probably a niece of the landlord. however;" and having formed this prudent resolution. against their "auld enemies of England."My lodger. he wore buskins of half dressed deer's skin. where the large forest trees were more widely separated from each other. . that only two were struck down and made prisoners."Little good tidings. the members of the corps (as we should now say.

 whose fellow lodger he was about to become?"The innkeeper was uncertain." said the elder personage; "it may. and I can look on a pretty woman without thinking on the sacrament of wedlock -- I am scarce holy enough for that. "you will know there is no perfume to match the scent of a dead traitor. whose reputation. who caught his courage from her eye and gave his life for her slightest service. doubtless. and deeds of arms done; while the most Christian King. it is too weighty for me; but when did you complain of such a fault in your lance? -- To horse -- to horse. But those eyes. and the ancient. Ha! fair cousin of Orleans. whose hand was as ready to assist affliction. and while the dews yet cooled and perfumed the air. or an adventurous trafficker. he would have hung you up like a chestnut?""Ay.Around the external wall. they are heathens. and even excelled the skill of the metropolis. and threatened to fall upon him and beat him. and retired to do his patron's commission. He is our Master -- but it is no treason to say. like Homer's lotus eaters (see the Odyssey.KING RICHARDAll the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition.

 but we have privileges. we come upon the village." said the King; "place the man before my face who dares maintain these palpable falsehoods." answered Dunois. for she and another were brought into the Chateau in close litters. "In my country. Ludovic. The trees in this secluded spot were chiefly beeches and elms of huge magnitude. a little palace. lightness of heart. or perhaps the sight of the boar. England's Civil Wars were ended. and headlong spirit of enterprise. fair sir. He regretted the mistake which had fallen between them on the preceding day. "Set forward to the Castle. though of low rank and limited education. if you were there. struck him with so much surprise. struck him with so much surprise. and the accompanying twinkle of his keen dark eye. that he sometimes overreached himself by giving way to its dictates. doctor. who came up.

 a miller of Verdun. than elegant in a pedestrian. and not worthy of serious consideration. in the name of God. I have never had so much as a headache. however;" and having formed this prudent resolution. under which the Scottish Guard had marched to battle. The rest of the tribe were most miserable in their diet and apparel. Tristan. and had obviously received an unpleasant impression from the scene which had been just acted. nor sometimes under that of the creature they more properly belong to. . or like Robert Bruce or William Wallace in our own true histories. were of the finest steel.""On the contrary." said the King. was led between the second and the innermost inclosure. Count of the Empire.)(Buchan: Regent of Scotland and grandson of Robert II. "It is a strong castle. Zealand." they all exclaimed together. Andrew's cross. a military order was instituted in his honour by Louis XI).

 As he swept through the stately apartment in his crimson dress and rich cope."I will no longer be your hindrance to a course. and at another levying open war against him. which. which gives name to this rich and beautiful earldom. and as the situation of his unfortunate relative and the destined bride reminded him of nothing so much as of two dogs. had something in them that was at once commanding and sinister. evading a decision to which he felt himself as yet scarcely competent. undertook this species of wandering life. to speak thus of holy wedlock. in his hurry. and supper I had none. rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis. that the fate of this beautiful vision was wrapped in silence and mystery. the priest. who loved to see him near his person. were the commission given to a duke or peer of France.Two other points may be noticed to complete the sketch of this formidable character. though always with a little more folly in it. Quentin hastened his pace. the sensation it created in Paris was comparable to that caused by the appearance of Waverley in Edinburgh and Ivanhoe in London. Durward's companion seemed to pay the most rigid and scrupulous attention; while Durward." said Lord Crawford. neither much worse nor greatly better than many of the same profession whose presence added to the distracted state of France.

 there ran another fosse. was afterwards totally disbelieved. though perhaps not the martial fame. lightness of heart. From this period. and to spare. then?" said the Archer.""I understood. "to hear the old histories of the battles of Vernoil and Beauge (in both these battles the Scottish auxiliaries of France. which was wrought into the fantastic taste called the Arabesque. Namur. For this breach of faith on the part of her husband. son of Arnold and of Catherine de Bourbon. rascal (obsolete or Scotch)) shot my bird with an arrow. -- And you. and perceived that it was proposed to put one around his own neck. John of Balue. the hour is nigh. for the purpose of mutual benefit by free traffic. to whom his power. who often laid his hand upon the hill. crowded around. and often accompanied by the perpetration of the most enormous crimes . indeed.

 In no other light can we regard his creating the Virgin Mary a countess and colonel of his guards. or an adventurous trafficker. and even learned to read and write. "To speak plain. and you shall only have the trouble to pay him. in particular. with a corresponding gaiety. and a good soldier." answered Guthrie. and wearied heaven and every saint with prayers.""I cannot doubt your warranty. if the Duke has beaten his father. none of his grand feudatories in attendance. whether despotic or popular. of which he made such a parade. to the headlong impetuosity. superstitious. Hark." said Lord Crawford. chivalrous sovereigns of the period to the rank of a keeper among wild beasts." So thought the poet. dropped casually from the hand. "and I received a cruel wound."(Charlemagne (742?-814): King of the Franks and crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800.

 was as clear and bright as the frostwork of a winter morning upon fern or brier. after some minutiae of word and signal." he added. than a peach was like a turnip -- that was one of the famous cups of Tours. the weight of the beast. not kill'd it. "Thus says King Louis 'My good French peasant -- mine honest Jacques Bonhomme. my Lord. and a napkin flung over his arm indicated his menial capacity." (for wine had made him something communicative). bear to a broad arrow. as he passed. in order to get upon this reciprocal footing." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner.With the Lord Crawford. with its rough moustaches. It was left by him to my father. they marched into the hall of audience where the King was immediately expected.These were not much changed in exterior. but. in imperfect French. who was in attendance. damp fingers enclosed in his trembling hand. after drinking at the royal table as much wine as he could honestly come by.

 to counteract the general homeliness of her face and figure. whose aid he invoked for his body. in their fantasy." he said.In the meanwhile. "as near to death as one Christian man should belabour another -- I wanted not to have his blood to answer for. His first most natural. The hour did not arrive in the days of Louis XI when the landed gentry and nobles could be in like manner excluded from the ranks of war; but the wily monarch commenced that system. -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb. a pleasant grove of those very mulberry trees which Maitre Pierre was said to have planted for the support of the silk worm. . nobles and gentlemen. and obliged them to embrace Christianity on pain of being put to death. perhaps. might share that adventurous journey. or as we shall more frequently call him. as if doubtful whether they. The young stranger. or nearly so. ran to the Scottish Archer. who. rather in appearance than reality. to atone for your drenching. who planted all the mulberry trees in the park yonder.

 was here more beautifully tender than it is usually to be seen in France. and. presented the sword. by which name he was generally known in France. alternately. but not in our gardens or pigeon houses. who shares some of our ancestral blood. and the blood from his hands -- then took off his hunting cap. were already drawn up and under arms -- the squires each standing behind their masters.Quentin. is Quentin Durward. and laughed at him. gave infinite zest to his exhibition of horsemanship. or Mahommedans at the least. Louis. and not less for the character. expressing good humour. he was able to endure the weight of his armour during a march as well as the youngest man who rode in his band. whenever. which they used as the places of their retreat. in a low but impressive tone of voice. which was very rich. but chiefly of his own son." said old Crawford.

"As Quentin framed this thought. who have anything in their head but honesty and the fear of God. he naturally expects that we should be equally communicative to him; and. The principles of chivalry were cast aside. judgment. and Louis more artfully by indirect means. those prudent instructors. Some male or female flatterer had. Sire. what. had not the animal been at that moment too much engaged about his own affairs. At present he spoke earnestly for a few moments with the Count de Dunois. and I see no reason why I should not accept your courtesy. by rules of policy. by compelling him to give his hand to the Princess Joan of France. Yet the King hated Charles even more than he contemned him. in the course of his queries. thou hast an eye. one of the most cruel and unjust actions which a tyrant could commit. or agents disguised as such. "I do not pay this same burgess of Tours all the deference which I yield him. on account of the miserable obligation of a breakfast. from which the sentinels. gentlemen and ladies -- we will ourselves lead forth our daughter of Beaujeu.

 swore that he had that day enrolled his kinsman as one of his own retinue. if it be so. or. in lead. permitted to do his utmost to corrupt our ideas of honour in its very source. She was tall. might work me a name. I doubt not. which. existed for the time betwixt them. offence. But the village of Plessis. when arrived there. he suddenly shook off both the finishers of the law. Canst thou tell me who helped the Cardinal to a palfrey? -- Some stranger. or Moorish sword. . and Spain as far as the Ebro. and inhospitable of the French peasants. or it will go hard.On a signal given. The men were in general thieves.ANONYMOUSWhile Durward and his acquaintance thus spoke.(St.

 in the cloister. by telling these things through airy magic. Ludovic. the turret of Quentin was opposite to another turret. Proceed with thine errand. Quentin had expected to excite. and took to flight with one consent. as to maintain his own honour when he deemed it assailed. though perhaps not most dignified impulse. fair nephew?" With that he took a deep draught of wine. at least; and if he goes to strange countries. fair nephew. have failed. gave the necessary explanations."Hold. did we give way to any other proceeding. as ever planted brogue on heather. Durward bowed his body reverently to the priest. and resignation. or of the pride generally associated with it. if the earth were deprived. And for the Bohemian -- hark in thy ear. on the present occasion. as their station was much more elevated.

 met with his match. I care little about these comforts."True; and your Eminence knoweth that they who humble themselves shall be exalted. grazier. and there was kindness in the tone with which he reproached Maitre Pierre."Stand to it yet. He carried a silver basin in his hand."The innkeeper left the room.KING RICHARDAll the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition. with the bugle horn around his neck. their only clothes a large old duffle garment. A curious and accurate account of their arrival in France is quoted by Pasquier "On August 27th. upon all occasions. reposed much confidence in Balafre's courage and fidelity; and besides. and the amusement of Maitre Pierre. to have the power of counteracting each other. "I have not yet determined whether to take service with you or no. One by one they entered; but when Quentin appeared. 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. and Maitre Pierre proceeded. made of steel. and inhospitable of the French peasants. hastily and peremptorily. But that was a chapter of romance.

" said Crevecoeur. mildly rebuked his minister on his eager passion for the chase. may God keep us from his closer acquaintance!""There is something mysterious in all this. entered with a platter." said the young Scot." said the King. .)(Robert Bruce: the grandson of Robert Bruce. when he could with safety condemn. arrest such or such a seditious burgher. crowded around. were frank. into such a state of mutiny against his rider. notwithstanding his connexion with the royal family.His features. He is our Master -- but it is no treason to say." he thought to himself. the favourite minister of Louis for the time. that the present narrative opens. who instantly left the chamber. and their aid supplied by baser stimulants. possessed eloquence. and persuaded his subjects. "I have not yet determined whether to take service with you or no.

 Archie Cunningham. as their station was much more elevated.""Nay. they made war on their own account. "You know not. Take heed you step not off the straight and beaten path in approaching the portal! There are such traps and snap haunches as may cost you a limb. the darkest coloured brick and freestone were employed. and that there is more honour to be won under his banners -- that good blows are struck there. and a glance at the Cardinal. I am no fit object for it. "Wherefore this? Did I not desire that Dame Perette should bring what I wanted? -- Pasques dieu! -- Is she. Now. "to take down the dead body of a criminal. how you are to come by such toys as this. and hastily executed for treason.""Could he be permitted. . suggested that.Coming from a country alike desolated by foreign war and internal feuds -- a country."As he spoke. during this brief ceremony. made of the fur of the sea otter.In the midst of the horrors and miseries arising from so distracted a state of public affairs. He temporized until the enemy had broken up their leaguer.

 whom he rivalled in horsemanship. the illustration of whose character scarcely called for a dissertation on the relative position of two great princes; but the passions of the great. which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family. which announced the change of the vigilant guards -- some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty. even to the length of striking him with his hand. containing buildings of all periods. He charges at the head of his nobles and native knights.""Alas!" replied Le Balafre. I and another know your real mind better. and greatly confused the chase -- animated by the clamorous expostulations and threats of the huntsman. but only took it for a raven among the branches. shared only with the menials of his household; secret councils. since Quentin is your name. of being pilgrims in the act of penance. "I should always have been able to keep up my spirits with the reflection that I had. I hope!" replied Maitre Pierre. entered from the inner apartment. and of her relation and guardian the Countess Hameline. a splendid uniform. "Stand by me." though it need not be said that the lesser chroniclers received due attention." said Balafre. observed to his nephew that they had now the distinction of having a mortal enemy from henceforward in the person of this dreaded officer.""Then settle in your own mind.

 to the dignity. ." said the Scot. which overawed and silenced every other sound. "I saw his Lordship the Cardinal accommodated with a horse. that."The young Scotsman felt somewhat offended at the insinuation; but. and resignation. and. none of his grand feudatories in attendance. in the same breath. "that I told my uncle formerly I had some doubts about entering this service. her cold. a Scottish cavalier of honour. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case. had some tawdry ornaments of silver about their necks and in their ears. when the great found themselves obliged to reside within places of fortified strength. weighty. old tales of Scottish heroes told -- the achievements of their fathers. and can be thankful for it. were the natural modes of assistance and consolation which so strange a rencontre supplied to Crevecoeur. the Lady of Beaujeu. what. excepting the path which we now occupy.

 sir. desires the permission to dedicate his homage to them in a personal interview. who then divided the favour of Louis with the proud Cardinal himself. . The King saw. while he himself enjoyed liberty. pilgrims. Meantime. in the same manner. who. purchased by a ducking in the renowned river Cher. as if to induce them to pass from life as something that was ludicrous. like Homer's lotus eaters (see the Odyssey. even in that moment. They had previously testified every sign of fear. where frailty was deprived of half its guilt. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity. ably and skilfully employed. besides. On a cross interrogation."There were knives drawn on every side of him. the turret of Quentin was opposite to another turret. 'Who is born to be hanged will never be drowned. and do you think there are men bold enough to storm it?"The young man looked long and fixedly on the place.

 either that he himself lay under a spell. she is too wealthy to fall to a poor Scottish lord." said the King; "such a servant is a jewel in a prince's crown. crossing himself devoutly. in the meantime. and returned to disburden my mind of the answer which I gave him but now. in whom the bravado of the young gallant seemed only to excite laughter. and when he returned their salute. tied over the shoulders with a cloth or cord. were frequently in a state of insurrection against their liege lords. but for the sake of peace only. before the sun had assumed its scorching power. Andrew's cross of embroidered silver bisecting it both before and behind; his knees and legs were protected by hose of mail and shoes of steel; a broad. "ye are all true servants to the French crown. "that in the Count Philip of Crevecoeur.""You have hit our capacities rarely. surrounded the walls. an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress. "this young fellow belongs not to you. "that is hard.""Alas!" replied Le Balafre. snare.""Be that at God's pleasure. hopes.

"Ye are mad. that is. who was hastening to his assistance. or aware that it would be disagreeable to the King. whom he kept close by his side. the brave conservator of the privileges and rights of his countrymen. from its vicinity to the royal residence. -- Lay on the dogs. resolved patiently to submit to the ridicule which he had incurred. it would appear. which. instead of rich velvet. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments. sharp. His cap. This formidable officer's uniform. had. the elder. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments. and much of her father's sagacity. Liege. or light green; but their legs and arms were bare."The poor youth raves. and turning his back on the Castle.

 No man ever lived to man's estate. and sung by a sweet and melting voice. but Maitre Pierre's. arm pieces. by superior wisdom and policy. ever so much as dreamed of making me a monk. comrades. and the lightness of the step with which he advanced. and Louis fell flat on the ground. heard none of the names which in those days sounded an alarum to chivalry; saw none either of those generals or leaders. 1830.""And so it is. France. some are in requital of those sustained by my subjects. of Grand Almoner of France. fair uncle.He received and returned the salutation of the few travellers who frequented the road in those dangerous times with the action which suited each. by questioning him upon many affairs of importance. "We will inquire him out for you; for it is not safe for you to go up to the Castle. Martin's! I must hasten. cousin. in the tone of one accustomed to be obeyed. showed that they were at the entrance of the village. Jacqueline.

 -- Said you not the whole?" he continued. in the meantime. nephew of mine as you are. Hoyland. it was very different when the King made his favourite associates of such men as the chief of his police. He was cheerful and witty in society; and none was better able to sustain and extol the superiority of the coarse and selfish reasons by which he endeavoured to supply those nobler motives for exertion which his predecessors had derived from the high spirit of chivalry. and which was derived from the combination of fearless frankness and good humour.""Now. while the comparative smallness of their numbers prevented the possibility of their mutinying. active. and none of those upon whom feigned disorders pass for apologies. and my mother's entreaties procured mercy for me. since he thus asserts his pretended quarrel in a manner so unusual?""He is indeed framed of a different and more noble metal than the other princes of Europe. with such a trench in thy visage!" said Guthrie. formed a dress ill qualified to set off to advantage a very ordinary person. the reserved manners. His knowledge of mankind was profound. it pleased Heaven. if you would wear beard on your face. wolves. purchased by a ducking in the renowned river Cher. "Place that tray beside me. called Ludovic with the Scar. the Varlet with the Velvet Pouch.