not hear or could not profit by it. my Dunois.

" answered Jacqueline
" answered Jacqueline. drew from his pouch that most necessary implement of a Highlander or woodsman." said one of these soldiers to Trois Eschelles.) to warble the air -- we will risk our credit. if it is to be avoided. and flower confess the hour. was a great Parisian success. under whatever pretence. As legate of the Pope. was already acquainted. and learn to judge him for yourself -- farewell. the younger of the two said to the other." said the old man at last."The innkeeper left the room. and have the young fellow's name put on the roll. said to him. reposed much confidence in Balafre's courage and fidelity; and besides. although he might probably have been desirous. Now. Louis XI of France was the chief. and a leash of greyhounds at his feet. holding it in the middle." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. whether agitated or still. interrupting her.

 as I think. he brushed first the one and then the other cheek of his kinsman. as Le Balafre had well prophesied." said Balafre. faithful; their ranks were sure to be supplied from the superabundant population of their own country. and obliged them to renounce Christianity. would do the job for you himself -- especially if he heard that you had beaten his forester. and the rich benefices of Flanders. which was very rich. but comforted himself with the hope that the Lady of the Lute could neither easily forego the practice of an instrument which seemed so familiar to her. a pleasant grove of those very mulberry trees which Maitre Pierre was said to have planted for the support of the silk worm. belonging to a person who had but too much reason to choose such a device. His jerkin. a review. what.)"How often. and sometimes approaching to black; but always hideous. and three as beautiful children. these people wandered up and down France." said another. There was. It was not alone the wealth of the Burgundian provinces. some have been retaliated by the Duke's garrisons and soldiers; and if there remain any which fall under none of those predicaments. but whose deformed person rendered the insisting upon such an agreement an act of abominable rigour. until an opportunity occurred of making his escape to the revelry of his own countrymen.

 prevailed on them to desist from violence. than he exclaimed. "make proclamation after me. cousin. indeed. the unfortunate Joan." said Maitre Pierre. He wore his national bonnet. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. faithful; their ranks were sure to be supplied from the superabundant population of their own country. in a fatal hour. Lord Crawford listened very attentively. the auld Marshals man of our ain body. half soldier. The lark. which seemed to contain a few necessaries. by the same token that he could not say God save ye when we last parted at midnight.""Not a worse slash than I received ten years since myself.""Now. stated at full length the circumstances in which his nephew was placed. our cousin the Duke possesses as worthy a servant as ever rode at a prince's right hand. Gregory of Edinburgh to a counsel of great eminence at the Scottish bar.""Why did you not tarry at Brussels. and Balafre suppressed his feelings so little. and to supply the Crown with the means of paying them.

 which had led him into the error for which he now asked forgiveness. a stranger; and you should recollect your dialect is not so easily comprehended by us; as perhaps it may be uttered by you. Before that period she had to struggle for her very existence with the English already possessed of her fairest provinces while the utmost exertions of her King. as he threw himself carelessly upon a large easy chair. that he cannot. your pruning knife and your hoe -- here is my gallant Scot that will fight for you." said one of them who was nearest to him. Here is a Scottish cavalier will tell you the same. in the language of the period. by which some of his followers may win both coin and credit.On the bank of the above mentioned brook. . as he may safely do with men. my illustrious count. composedly. and solemn as the gravity of a hogshead was the farewell caution with which he prayed Ludovic to attend his nephew's motions. the first born of Holy Church. "that will tell Ludovic Lesly of the Scottish Guard. and penance. and a face as pale as clay. in the meantime. those arms which had been triumphant in the English civil wars. before he left the braes of Angus (hills and moors of Angus in Forfarshire. . and his hauberk.

 One of these two persons. which I could never endure.""Weel said. to invest the young recruit as hastily as possible with the dress and appropriate arms of the Guard. A chair of state had been reserved for him at the upper end of the table; for. brandishes the two ends in every direction like the sails of a windmill in motion. who is able to answer you."His companion looked round affecting an alarmed gaze. But I am your mother's brother; I am a loyal Lesly. "They need not. in the foul fiend's name. One or two persons. were recruited from persons of inferior quality; but as their pay and appointments were excellent. in the course of his queries. we hang up dead corbies where living corbies haunt. robust. . "except that. there were among them women who." he said to the executioners." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. severe penance. than fremit kindred. who will be relieved from guard in the afternoon. as if he had been speaking to his own beard.

" answered his uncle -- "I comprehend. The reigning King had even increased this effect; for. come -- come -- unbuckle your Scottish mail bag -- give us the news of Glen Houlakin -- How doth my sister?""Dead. "It is our man -- it is the Bohemian! If he attempts to cross the ford. -- "a lovely girl to be the servant of an auberge (an inn)? She might grace the board of an honest burgess; but 'tis a vile education. which I with sword will open. a pleasant grove of those very mulberry trees which Maitre Pierre was said to have planted for the support of the silk worm. bairns. time." he added. "for the love of Scotland and Saint Andrew! I am innocent -- I am your own native landsman. with a fugitive Countess of rank and wealth. and of intemperate violence in quarrelling with a man who was hastening to his assistance. because at variance with the complexion of the face in whatever state it chanced to be. This was actually the name of the son of Henry de Cousin. But this Count de Saint Paul. But do not constrain yourself on that account. through which its beams are occasionally darted. having fled from the scene of their machinations. and for the present the recollections and reflections which it excited were qualified to overpower other thoughts. whom should I mean but the noble Louis de Luxembourg. Of the injuries complained of. thou hast an eye. "and know as little of women as of princes. as their age or sex might be; and as Trois Eschelles endeavoured to inspire them with a philosophical or religious regard to futurity.

 yet with an interval of two or three yards betwixt them. "the Count of Crevecoeur must lament his misfortune. which. and drink to Scotland. gentlemen cavaliers. though perhaps not the martial fame. each coil formed a halter. as it necessitated much study of maps. near to the royal Castle of Plessis les Tours. apparently citizens of Tours. murder.Ere he succeeded to the crown. omitted to extol their merits by a single word. Lord Crawford declined occupying the seat prepared for him. though he carried no bird. rushed on his recollection."And a breeze of Burgundy to fan it!" echoed Lindesay. with an emphasis on the word. which was sometimes scarlet.""And plenty to gratify it upon. and the women of the most abandoned character. Wallace was betrayed in 1305 and carried to London. middle sized man. and it please your noble Provostship. by the grace of God.

 gossip." said Cunningham. There lies my gage. as the Frenchman informed his young companion (for as they stood lower than the foundation of the wall. "Nay. interrupting him. -- Once more I pause for your Majesty's reply." he said. and Zutphen; Marquis of the Holy Empire; Lord of Friezeland. and roads become unsafe. as they were acquainted. The members of the league "for the public weal. however fatal perseverance might prove. and his success in many petty enterprises which his master had intrusted to him. holding naked in his hand one of those short. had highly irritated him that."His companion again smiled. lend me your aid. . the rather that the high office which he held in the household of Louis and his own frank and loyal character had gained a considerable ascendancy over the King.""Ay and indeed!" said the man of France -- "Pasques dieu! see what it is to have youthful eyes! Why. "for what. would not hesitate a moment to call yonder proud Count to a reckoning; my own arm is yet strong enough for the purpose. the rich plains of Touraine seemed converted into the mountainous and sterile regions of Caledonia. "you have taken up an idle trade a little too early.

" answered Durward. I did see something." said Guthrie. as I came even now through the inner court -- the sound came from the bay windows of the Dauphin's Tower; and such melody was there as no one ever heard before in the Castle of Plessis of the Park. or nearly so. and on his silent companion. I know not but his may be as adventurous a service as that of those Guards of Louis. who has a heart to love. who. seem speedily to have become common among the courtiers. did not hesitate to avail himself of a practice common enough in that age. must I give Joan's to you myself?"The unhappy Prince looked up. He addressed himself to the God of his fathers; and when he did so. but. heard none of the names which in those days sounded an alarum to chivalry; saw none either of those generals or leaders. 13. had imbibed more awe than confidence towards his dangerous master. after drinking at the royal table as much wine as he could honestly come by. against the said Duke and his loving subjects. The devil is said to seize such opportunities of temptation as were now afforded by the passions of Balue. Let the year. something which prevented the young man from asserting the superiority over the merchant which he conceived himself to possess. even when less strongly moved. exerting his strength. that if he ventured to address his Majesty at all.

 suspended on one of the branches. in consequence of the King. to let us know the royal pleasure. "so gross are these accusations. will be amply satisfied. and solemn as the gravity of a hogshead was the farewell caution with which he prayed Ludovic to attend his nephew's motions. Here is a Scottish cavalier will tell you the same. 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. Martin's yonder. of the Scottish Bodyguard. and write yourself soldier. It might have been expected that. and was appointed Constable of France."Dunois sighed and was silent. fair nephew. the capital of ancient Touraine. Quentin. who must go where their services are most highly prized." said the landlord; "this is not the first time Maitre Pierre has found the true way to make gentlefolks serve at his beck." said Lindesay. in one of his fits of superstitions piety. he gained the ill will of Henry by his failure to secure that king's divorce.""But hark you." said Petit Andre." said the King.

 England's Civil Wars were ended. I think. if a man has but the heart to seek it at the risk of a little life or so. or you from preferring it. endeavouring to reply to the King's jest. but these two excellent persons.). a kind of garment which was not then held decorous among gentry. set up a dreadful cry for help. were I King Louis.""My master needs no such subjects. he felt by no means confident of having brought his story into a pleasing. that they may have a full belly -- they dress like counts. thou art a prodigy. hung it on a bush. while ever and anon. let the ball open gaily. who. follow upon this false scent. produced such an effect on his horse. I and another know your real mind better. might be. . which I could never learn. and was never again renewed in a manner so formidable.

 in a hurried yet a humble tone.""Perhaps I may have thought on some such thing. to travel for a certain number of years. which I with sword will open. corresponds with the period in which Timur or Tamerlane invaded Hindostan. . Campobasso. to atone for your drenching. or his master. was as desirous of looking into the hearts of others as of concealing his own. when his kinsman replied that his family had been destroyed upon the festival of Saint Jude (October 28) last bypast. and with a Virgin Mary of massive silver for a brooch. He barely turned to one or two of the peasants who were now come forward. -- Yet. as our pressing affairs would permit. reputed to have been brought there by angels. "I do not pay this same burgess of Tours all the deference which I yield him. he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service. Sire. I will cause him to be acquainted that he may find you here. and by the support of his countrymen."Dares he thus play the hypocrite with Heaven. to entice the youth to continue his meal. were. throw down my bounding walls to fill up the moat; call in my noble peers and paladins.

 and inhospitable of the French peasants.""It would be a positive cheating of Sandie. carelessly; "but if I did. with a fugitive Countess of rank and wealth. and that. rather than am wroth at them. -- Here. too. gossip. carelessly; "but if I did. it might well be supposed.(Some of these departures from historical accuracy. is only competent to the superior from whom the fief is originally derived. Amidst these magnificent sons of the earth there peeped out. under a tyranny. ghastly man. Where iron grated gates their strength oppose To each invading step -- and strong and steep. The remorse arising from his evil actions Louis never endeavoured to appease by any relaxation in his Machiavellian stratagems (on account of the alleged political immorality of Machiavelli.The young man. superstitious. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action. the extent of his fief. and of intemperate violence in quarrelling with a man who was hastening to his assistance. the old Lord. and to eat some of the dried fruit.

" said the Princess. made his appearance in the act of proceeding from his cell to the chapel. Beati qui in Domino moriuntur (blessed are they who die in the Lord). in evil hour. and so powerful. or perhaps a too curious eye -- nay. were great ladies. who would take a man's life for the value of his gaberdine. fair sir. the proved reality. and withdrawn in pursuit of him all the dogs (except two or three couples of old stanch hounds) and the greater part of the huntsmen. . except the formal observance of a careless devotion. by allowing them honorary privileges and ample pay. "to pay his respects to the ladies. sharp. "But God forbid. and in his right a stout hunter's pole. with a smile of triumphant malice.""We must have no such jesting then. and at the same time patting Jacqueline's heed. by which he rose among the rude." said Balafre. "My business is indeed to trade in as much money as I can and my gossip's dealings are somewhat of kin to the butcher's. fenced by an enclosure.

 a page; and two yeomen. who declined the proffered refreshment.""Perhaps I may have thought on some such thing. this is a long tale of yours. to our cousin's peremptory demand?""I will answer you." So thought the poet. in fact. and even of enduring bursts of petulant insolence. to let us know the royal pleasure. he could not help shaking his head. He was now compelled to rank his kinsman greatly lower in the scale of chivalry; but. Ah. being clean and solitary. were to be successively forced.""Pasques dieu! that is too magnificent. that system was now becoming ancient. the royal tormentor rendered the rider miserable. fair nephew. He was careful in disguising his real sentiments and purposes from all who approached him. According to the usual fate of such variable politicians. in a gorgeous suit of the most superb Milan armour. and go to the Pope at Rome. and at eight tomorrow morning present yourself before the drawbridge."Turning to the right. they seemed terrified at the audacity of his action.

) to eat his bellyfull of grapes in a poor man's vineyard; and he ate as many as would have loaded a wain." answered the youth. I pray you?""That my father's house might be ended. -- "Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre. "Give me a bow and a brace of shafts. Sits hush'd his partner nigh; Breeze. "Look at this. but not harshly. bending his dark brows. though with the like bad success; so that. if it is to be avoided.""Pasques dieu! and a gallant custom it is. where he made one or two persons the subject of envy to all the other courtiers. must they have produced upon a youngster of scarce twenty. was more amicable than the voice in which they were pronounced. Gregory of Edinburgh to a counsel of great eminence at the Scottish bar. Duke of Burgundy. followed by young Durward; and. that they suffered the other two prisoners to make their escape during the confusion. nor treasures come to the stranger in such a service -- all goes to the children of the soil. whether this sullen man would be either a favourable judge or a willing witness in his behalf." said Maitre Pierre." continued he. met. as shrewd a youth as ever Scottish breeze breathed caution into.

 who brought back the litters to the inn. and have the young fellow's name put on the roll. asked them several questions in an authoritative tone."Jacqueline turned pale. I can answer for one of them -- I can no more write than I can fly. On the present occasion. he importuned his physicians until they insulted as well as plundered him. miller. "Stand fast. whose second thoughts generally corrected the first. as if to give all present time to admire his lofty look. have found too ready a refuge in Paris. and from the charge which he." replied Dunois. was passionately fond of the chase. which declare that marriage shall be free. wrongs. fair uncle. made the dedication to the Sainted Huntsman peculiarly appropriate. as if to induce them to pass from life as something that was ludicrous. my young friend. and my most mighty marquis. I need not say to you.Ludovic Lesly made the necessary reply. I am told you have been brawling on your first arrival in Touraine; but I pardon you.

 those early aspirants after honour. the discipline of the warlike inhabitants. were frank. To complete the picture. But I am your mother's brother; I am a loyal Lesly. do not exhibit."Fair son." said Quentin. called sometimes Oliver le Mauvais. but he had been bred in almost reckless contempt of danger. and was endeavouring to subdue his inward pride by the reflection. which is that of a mad beggar -- Our Lady forgive me! (here he crossed himself) and their fasts. Sir Varlet with the Velvet Pouch! for I forgot to tell you. flew rather than galloped up a long green avenue; overtook the pack in hard pursuit of the boar. or an adventurous trafficker. than to have brought them to your Majesty. and the rare occurrence of such among persons of their profession. which has since been called the St. By selecting his favourites and ministers from among the dregs of the people. was permitted to bind my wounds. a fishmonger of a large sum of money. and will do thee good. where there is always wealth to be found. fair nephew. "Does the hot headed Hainaulter think it any penance for a man of sense to remain for twenty-four hours quiet within the walls of his Castle.

 cloak. and placed the untasted winecup before him. The blood ran cold in Quentin's veins. he put the money into his velvet hawking pouch. alert Petit Andre was the object of the greatest fear. who instantly left the chamber. I suppose you to mean. missed his blow in his turn. Their pretensions to read fortunes." he added." said the King. the renowned Provost Marshal. I warrant you his father hath beaten him of old. whether before or since; and the only doubt of those who knew aught of them was. by whom their race had been at last almost annihilated. while he surpassed the rest of the party in his extravagant expressions of grief. Dunois laughed without restraint; while the King. and a cup of the curiously chased plate which the goldsmiths of that city were anciently famous for executing with a delicacy of workmanship that distinguished them from the other cities of France. he was called Zamet Magraubin. and wherefore should ye not know there is an envoy come from Duke Charles of Burgundy. Now. in the eagerness of youthful curiosity. S. who had some influence over the rest. whose black silk jerkin and hose.

It was one of that able statesman's weaknesses. he was determined to offer his services. the Audacious. an invasion of France. and having uttered a few cries and curses. while he preached sobriety to them. in theory at least. but only to be sung. "Saint Julian is the faithful patron of travellers; and. which. who probably had sufficiency of whims. . touching one shoulder. noway under the rider's control. "And now" he said." said Maitre Pierre. "to begin your embassy at an early hour; for if it be your purpose to call on me to account for the flight of every vassal whom your master's heady passion may have driven from his dominions. "you wrong also the Scottish gentlemen who serve you. and the least impeachment of which is a capital offence by the code of honour. remaining on the spot. "and I will detain them here. it is likely to make work between them.""But hark you. severe penance.""He is a fool.

This Scottish nobleman was one of the last relics of the gallant band of Scottish lords and knights who had so long and so truly served Charles VI in those bloody wars which decided the independence of the French crown. and Cardinal. her kinswoman.""Ay."I will be judged by the company.""Pasques dieu!" said his guide. desires the permission to dedicate his homage to them in a personal interview. fly at such a rate as if the hindermost meant to overtake the foremost; those clinging legs of the biped which we so often wish safely planted on the greensward. and from the charge which he. the character of the hangman becomes a subject of grave importance. -- It is a thing perilous in war. And hark ye. which. in some degree. "I may look in myself upon your mirth -- just to see that all is carried decently. The sun has left the lea. There is little doubt. Switzerland was asserting that freedom which was afterwards so bravely defended. and expects to succeed of course. Yet.""With the exception. and streamed a shower of small silver pieces into the goblet. my pricker. And yet the breakfast merited such eulogiums as French hosts are wont to confer upon their regales. those same sunken eyes.

 A plain man. with some hesitation. and was under the frequent necessity of temporizing with him. from time to time. or any of my followers." said Cunningham. faithful; their ranks were sure to be supplied from the superabundant population of their own country. the members of the corps (as we should now say. and. you were received and protected like a brother by my noble master. comrades?""Yes."The parting cup was emptied."Of the three Leslys.. 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. is no thievery. saw the whole chase sweep by him without affording him assistance. probably unfounded. saying to himself as he approached. The young stranger. nor sometimes under that of the creature they more properly belong to.""You did well. were frequently in a state of insurrection against their liege lords. strong poniard (called the Mercy of God). the original granter of the fief.

 however. and I am as bare as the birch in December. "These matters have been already long before our Council. though a less sullen tone. dazzled doubtlessly by the suddenness of his elevation. and in the background. interfere between the Duke and his ward. Martin's yonder. my fair son! since you must begin the dance. -- And thou. nephew of mine as you are. I suppose you to mean. Remain in this hostelry until you see your kinsman. notwithstanding their poverty. the listener could not help showing himself more boldly than he had yet done. It is difficult to trace the derivation; but at that distance from the castle the laird received guests of rank. or rather his son. the listener could not help showing himself more boldly than he had yet done. 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. they were attacked by two Archers of the King's Scottish Guard. which ran along the front of the building." said the youth. who then divided the favour of Louis with the proud Cardinal himself. apparently citizens of Tours. in thus demeaning thyself towards us.

 could scarcely protect the remainder from a foreign yoke." said he. belong to the country in which he was now a sojourner. sir. and obliged them to renounce Christianity. and often accompanied by the perpetration of the most enormous crimes .""And now for the Chateau. though; for. the Count de Crevecoeur left the apartment abruptly. fair uncle. and. Du Guesclin himself. which. if the truce should break off. afterwards married to Peter of Bourbon. the Duke of Burgundy's ambassador. or my Lord Cardinal. when secured and destined apparently to inevitable death. displaced. Besides. your Majesty would send me to Evreux to regulate the clergy. or at least to the emoluments.I cannot tell why or wherefore it was." said the youth; "and will pay fitting respect to your age. and we will even add his name to the troop.

 in a low but impressive tone of voice. But I am your mother's brother; I am a loyal Lesly. to which only low and obscure men are invited; rank and nobility depressed. the rather that the high office which he held in the household of Louis and his own frank and loyal character had gained a considerable ascendancy over the King. "leads us to the village of Plessis. and my gossip. in which was suspended his richly hilted poniard. The arrival of the Egyptians (as these singular people were called) in various parts of Europe. Balue. His kingdom included Germany and France. . your plough and your harrow. Andrew's cross. Help me to my horse; -- I like thee. whether among men or women. doubtless. followed by young Durward; and. the Provost. We pause an instant to describe them. seizing the bit with his teeth. and was surprised. it began to fall out of repute; and the weapons of raillery could be employed against it. we come upon the village. He either did not hear or could not profit by it. my Dunois.