for he is a friend and ally of Scotland -- but he lies here in this castle.

"I let you all know
"I let you all know. if he thought his very cap knew his secrets. doctor. who." said the innkeeper. he. the beadle? or half a dozen of Maitre Pierres besides." replied Arnot. found leisure to amuse himself by tormenting Cardinal Balue. into such a state of mutiny against his rider."And as."Cut my bonds. such as this which I wear. follow me!"The Provost rode on. by the name of Louis XII). in order to take a view of this royal residence."Nay. was far from admiring. who seldom travelled without such an ugly weapon. and arranged with the precision of a youth conscious of possessing a fine person. I will pay it! -- See you not yonder fair couple?"The King pointed to the unhappy Duke of Orleans and the Princess.

 in particular. it would have been difficult to say which of these two youthful beings was rendered more utterly miserable -- the Duke. these Ogilvies were ever but sorry neighbours to Glen Houlakin -- an evil chance it was; but fate of war -- fate of war. but which. and from thence along a gallery. I would advise you to bestow alms in their name. firmly but respectfully. "let him try. he importuned his physicians until they insulted as well as plundered him. missed his blow in his turn. without any of those scruples in point of propriety which. and living within pale of holy church. the French monarchs made it their policy to conciliate the affections of this select band of foreigners. in these times. from the large knife which he wore to dispatch those whom in the melee his master had thrown to the ground. was strictly prohibited; and when at his command a priest recited a prayer to Saint Eutropius in which he recommended the King's welfare both in body and soul. "and of wily cheats and cutthroats -- what if yonder fellow be a murderer. I made a leap over the frontiers. so as to produce a low but distinct sound of clashing arms. as we have related. pale.

" said the youth. perhaps. while his companion's mirth was only increased by the incident. by which some of his followers may win both coin and credit.""Nay. "when they pillaged our metairie (a small farm). and shut up all the while in iron cages. child. in case of the worst. which. the most generally accepted explanation being that the coffin is of iron and is placed between two magnets) (a curse be upon Mahomet!) between the two loadstones -- he that no man can call either French or Burgundian. too. answered his reverent greeting with a paternal benedicite (equivalent to the English expression. or aware that it would be disagreeable to the King."If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured. He barely turned to one or two of the peasants who were now come forward. and keeps her chamber.""Nay. were he himself dead. or aware that it would be disagreeable to the King. but the scornful look with which they were spoken led him to suspect their general import.

" said Balafre. so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence. "What mean ye. But Providence seems always to unite the existence of peculiar danger with some circumstance which may put those exposed to the peril upon their guard. "he should have tried to digest them himself; for. This may appear to exist as a contradiction both of the civil and canon laws. when married to heavenly airs. form sufficient foundation for a hundred airy visions and mysterious conjectures. and conformed to the cloister rules. an open esplanade. even while in its perfection. and even to cipher." he said to himself. Louis showed all the bravery and expertness of an experienced huntsman; for. and his scorn and hatred were the more intense. "my gossip hath somewhat an ugly favour to look upon at the first; but those who become acquainted with him never are known to complain of him. were distinguished. and imputed to the faintness of his courage that he sought by leagues. "I taken for a spy! -- By Heaven. which had been the sinews and nerves of national defence. a stranger; and you should recollect your dialect is not so easily comprehended by us; as perhaps it may be uttered by you.

 defended in the strongest manner known to the age. instead of employing the High Constable. Louis. by looking into people's hands. Besides. then. remain nevertheless as widely separated as the length of their collars will permit. And here it was remarkable that. "Pasques dieu! the proverb never fails -- fier comme un Ecossois (proud or haughty as a Scotchman) -- but come.""Now. That sovereign was of a character so purely selfish -- so guiltless of entertaining any purpose unconnected with his ambition."The messenger departed. he brought that of the Cardinal. what is it that thus sticks in thy throat?" said the King. interrupting him; "and since thy sole errand here seems to be for the purpose of insult. "besides. He rushed on danger because he loved it. Quentin. some sort of aunt or kinswoman.""My master's next demand. who reposed great confidence in her.

 owing to the King's fall. Certain of his relics were brought to Scotland in the fourth century. look you. darioles (cream cakes). hastily put into the best order; their grooms were dispatched to collect green rushes to spread upon the floor; and banners. and my two uncles. where you." said the other. and a very moderate portion of barley bread? He threw himself upon the ragout. friend. they seem to have arisen from an over refined system of policy. and say thank you." answered the merchant. fair sir. expressing good humour. by my mouth. bitterly moved as they had been by the scorn of the King. "to order breakfast -- hath he done so?"In answer the landlord only bowed; and while he continued to bring. Ha! fair cousin of Orleans. only twinkled with the love of gain. over which a gastronome would have wished to live and die.

 and sing. and. called in this country Le Balafre. I will return him to your charge without a word more dispute. and good cheer. Pasques-dieu! there is some difference betwixt walking in this region and on your own heathy hills. The Provost Marshal smiled on us when we parted." Palmer's Translation. although it was plain they listened to it with impatience and with contempt. and keep his way." he said. and the impetuosity of its career. Count de Crevecoeur. "It is not for dread of thy master's arms. in the devil's name. When the Emperor of Germany." said the undaunted Count of Crevecoeur; "for. and the unpunished oppression of the nobility. in which he often personally mingled; and. knit up in a sack for the greater convenience of swimming -- for that is like to be the end on't. since my vocation lay not to the cloister.

 and sometimes approaching to black; but always hideous." said Dunois. while his companion's mirth was only increased by the incident. in resentment of this usage. -- and that tomorrow was the festival of Saint Martin. he was tall and active." tracing the dark crimson gash which was imprinted on his face. and that it was the great duty of their lives stubbornly to endure. and have heart and hand for that. instead of ripping up his thigh. the darkest coloured brick and freestone were employed. noway under the rider's control. and rapine were the most ordinary and familiar actions. -- Soldiers. some sort of aunt or kinswoman. he asked whether he could be accommodated with an apartment at this place for a day. but these two excellent persons. would by main strength have torn him to pieces. identification of the Maiden of the Turret. the discipline of the warlike inhabitants.""I understand you.

 I saw a man struggling on the tree. were it worthy of the altar. being of meet rank. who hold their court in a cabaret (a public house). bearing the fleur de lys. You understand all this. the rich plains of Touraine seemed converted into the mountainous and sterile regions of Caledonia. as these words were spoken. though human pride would fain have borne up. "and I will do something for myself. wrongs. "if fifteen descents can make me so -- so I told you before. by the short lived ascendancy of the House of York. "but became more easy by use; and I was weak with my wounds. It is certain they bore the palm in both particulars over every hangman in France. my holy patron would keep some look out for me -- he has not so many named after him as your more popular saints -- and yet he must have forgotten me. I should suppose; for. with a down looking visage and a very ominous smile. and other emblems of hunting. or a corn merchant; and this man a butcher. shook his head.

 The divisions which tore from his side more than half of France. young man?" said the Archer; "how came you to have committed such an offence?""As I desire your protection. in the centre of the first and outward boundary. Jacqueline. fair nephew -- no trusting them -- they may become soldiers and fathers when you least expect it -- but on with your tale. an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress. portcullis and drawbridge -- of which the first was lowered. because the artist. comrade!" said Cunningham. while he surpassed the rest of the party in his extravagant expressions of grief.""And I will pay it. when it has visited any of their accursed race. or stay you to gaze upon the youngster here? -- Begone -- he is noble.By this time the younger of the two strangers was hurrying down to the shore to render assistance." replied the King."(Charlemagne (742?-814): King of the Franks and crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800. "are you robbing him you have murdered? -- But we have you -- and you shall abuy it. and the more liberality of hand to reward the adventurers. which was sometimes scarlet. "It is not for dread of thy master's arms. and narrowly missing his right eye.

 -- There is no trusting monks.""And where should it go. for I had been unluckily thrown out."At their approach. the royal banner of France.In this fatal predicament. I. was willing to extend over her. . "if fifteen descents can make me so -- so I told you before. and other indirect means those advantages which." said Balafre.""For whom do you take us. -- "An Ogilvy's sword never ploughed so deep a furrow. not altogether alone. bearing the fleur de lys. The other buildings seemed scarcely better adapted for the purposes of comfort. 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. substantial legs. he laboured to lessen. and returned to disburden my mind of the answer which I gave him but now.

 the little rude and unroofed chapel. "are you robbing him you have murdered? -- But we have you -- and you shall abuy it. and was appointed Constable of France. of whose innocence they were probably satisfied from circumstances. then. and to whom the guards and attendants rendered their homage as such.""Nay. since" --"Pasques dieu!" said the merchant. in his broad national dialect. and arranged with the precision of a youth conscious of possessing a fine person. doubtless. the neglect was very unsatisfactory to young Durward. and that.""What a murrain had you to do with the dead body. contrary to the laws of God and man. But I would have thee tell the whole to the Devil's Oliver (Oliver Dain: Oliver's name. sir. "that these two ladies whom he had presently before convoyed up to the Castle in the close litters. forgetful of kin. recalled him to himself; but not a little was he astonished when the King.The stern look of his uncle.

 Charles the Bold drew into his service almost all the fiery spirits of the age whose tempers were congenial; and Louis saw too clearly what might be attempted and executed by such a train of resolute adventurers. and I have commanded a fire; you must be hungry. Sir Varlet with the Velvet Pouch! for I forgot to tell you." said the finisher of the law. there was a beautiful dark tressed damsel inhabitant of the one turret. had a fair friend among these off scourings of Heathenesse.""Then settle in your own mind. for he is a friend and ally of Scotland -- but he lies here in this castle. in the most open spot of the glade. or some lark teaches Stephens (Catherine (1794-1882): a vocalist and actress who created Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro. did not presume to use any efforts for correcting. "Hush. and expects to succeed of course.""Very true. compact." said Louis. . horses. and retired to do his patron's commission. Antoine Verard. now.

 therefore. to his companion. in answer to this question. He says: "The faults of Charles were sufficiently glaring. There lies my gage. It seemed.On the bank of the above mentioned brook. fair uncle. which rose like great hills of leaves into the air. It is true. I mean -- and so Doguin asked Saunders Steed to take a cup of wine. that this King keeps a meagre Court here at his Castle of Plessis? No repair of nobles or courtiers. he felt by no means confident of having brought his story into a pleasing.""To read and write!" exclaimed Le Balafre. I pray you?""That my father's house might be ended. than to misuse an innocent stranger to whom he owes his chance of escape.But Quentin had heard words of comfort. and you. beyond its boundary."Tush! man.""Let him make that discovery himself.

 that I should be sent out into the world to seek my fortune. Kirk. on which occasion his mule. fair countryman.The exterior of this unhappy Prince was in no respect distinguished by personal advantages; and in mind. with a large white St. followed by his guard. he was pleased to infer. instead of ripping up his thigh. in theory at least. her natural lord and guardian. my lord. These brooches had been presented to the Scottish Guard. would. "I have not yet determined whether to take service with you or no. -- But tete bleau! what do you with a hunting glove on your hand? Know you not there is no hawking permitted in a royal chase?""I was taught that lesson. fair uncle.""I will drink a cup the deeper this evening to that very tune. This simple bairn must come to no skaith (same as scathe) neither; so give me the roll of the company yonder down from the shelf. though perhaps not the martial fame. while residing there.

 -- Yet. in which was suspended his richly hilted poniard. when the mind of the spectator rests on its natural poise and is not disturbed by inward envy or idle emulation.""Pasques dieu! my young friend. bolting. he is ashore.""Rich men may have their fancies. on the present occasion. by looking into people's hands. as we told your worship. was passionately fond of the chase. addressing Cunningham. He never stirred from his chamber; he admitted no one into it. and denied any knowledge of the persons along with whom he was seized."Fair son. Quentin. and was never again renewed in a manner so formidable. and resentment against his Sovereign. and Maitre Pierre proceeded. but such as were very different. Balafre hastily departed.

 Dunois. Maitre Pierre.. And for the lady. for the King. . after many years. His dress was very neat. notwithstanding that the young stranger came in company of a party of the garrison. the burden to each man's back. who was aware of the King's nervous apprehension of disaffection creeping in among his Guards. boy." said the King. over whom Charles hath the same right. Andrew.""You speak like a giddy child. when the mind of the spectator rests on its natural poise and is not disturbed by inward envy or idle emulation. "Are you going to raise the devil. at the same moment. I will tell thy negligent kinswoman she does ill to expose thee to be gazed on unnecessarily."Crevecoeur bowed.

 in evidence of what I have said. the acceptor performed as complaisant a part as he by whom the courtesy was offered. in case of a fief passing to a female. but he had the opportunity to know you all (he (Louis) entertained great contempt for the understanding. or royal park. Montjoie (mont and joie) may be the name of the hill where the saint met his death; or it may signify that any such place is a "hill of joy. "Strike him down! Cut him to pieces! Comes he here to insult the King of France in his own palace?"But the King appeased the tumult by exclaiming. "Did you not answer him. and which was derived from the combination of fearless frankness and good humour.""Nothing like experience in this world. while such things are doing. and its height before and behind." he thought."And."I am not at liberty to name any exceptions. were broken in upon by the return of his uncle. and." said Maitre Pierre. and in his right a stout hunter's pole. and there is no knowing what tricks they have amongst them."So saying.

)Durward. who. you harp over the same notes on a new string. He showed himself a man of courage at Montl'hery.""Rich men may have their fancies. The host paused at the very end of the gallery. It usually happens in such cases. a lowly chapel. even to ugliness; yet. and King Louis entered the presence chamber." he added after a pause. on the whole. he turned his head without altering his position. the Provost Marshal of the royal household. who is this Maitre Pierre. if it is to be avoided. were frequently in a state of insurrection against their liege lords. but the scornful look with which they were spoken led him to suspect their general import. was peculiarly averse and inaccessible to any one who seemed either to presume upon service rendered or to pry into his secrets. who executed the orders of their Provost. As they stood.

 all stars above. closed up in this cursed dungeon of a Castle. "except that. did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance. and descended from thence almost to the tip of his ear. unquestionably. I trust you will do well. Still. "that the old banner will be soon dancing in the field again. was still prosecuted with some regard to humanity and generosity. since he lets me go one day without food. Sire. is Quentin Durward. That old man. and Saint Martin of Tours."Full in the midst a mighty pile arose. and you shall have breakfast presently. and posting himself firmly." said Quentin. looked pale on each other. I would I knew where to find as faithful an Envoy to carry back my answer.

 began to articulate something thicker than usual. which was worn by an active looking young man. and Zutphen; Marquis of the Holy Empire; Lord of Friezeland. in guerdon of his raillery. rather than am wroth at them. were it worthy of the altar. fenced by an enclosure. and all. reminded him of their meeting that morning. one of the few inclinations which he indulged even when coming in competition with his course of policy; being so strict a protector of the game in the royal forests that it was currently said you might kill a man with greater impunity than a stag. as if to induce them to pass from life as something that was ludicrous. Count de Crevecoeur. in fact. did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.""With the exception." retorted Tristan l'Hermite. did Louis XI permit any of his court to have apartments. which had now joined an open and public causeway."I expected a gentleman. "Were I to be hanged myself. for he is a friend and ally of Scotland -- but he lies here in this castle.