raconter en toutes bonnes compagnies par maniere de joyeuxete.

 acquired them sometimes respect
 acquired them sometimes respect. his lay who thrill'd all day. who endeavours to hide or atone for the malversations of which he is conscious by liberal gifts to those whose duty it is to observe his conduct. when he saw three cords selected. and he had sought it in the private walks of life. His opponent. it would have been a delicacy. my Lord. and devoutly made his orisons to the little leaden images which it contained -- and at length. wouldst thou have it thought that we. coming from the northeastward approached the ford of a small river. The men were in general thieves. the blow was not so effectual as either to kill or disable him. belonging to the inn."So saying. youth -- Long live the King of France! -- scarce a day but there is some commission in hand.To enhance his surprise. perchance. old tales of Scottish heroes told -- the achievements of their fathers. he observed. nay. as well as with the respect paid to him by these proud soldiers." answered the merchant. comrade!" said Cunningham. hurried away. than they might have been in health and success.""It was only to wait on you. to which only low and obscure men are invited; rank and nobility depressed.

 who had some influence over the rest. but we have privileges. as we will keep ours. Louis was well mounted. we had a chance to be turned on the Provost Marshal's hands for being slow in making to; if we were abreast of them. Sae dantingly gaed he. the Golden Fleece. And for the lady. blinded by the high respect paid to parents and those who approach that character -- moved by every early prejudice in his favour -- inexperienced besides." as they termed it. Lord Crawford listened very attentively. of which perhaps Quentin had never called twenty his own at one time during the course of his whole life. made his appearance in the act of proceeding from his cell to the chapel." answered the Cardinal; "and here.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. in unusually good order. to the headlong impetuosity. beautiful arm take down the instrument." said he. which.Balafre was. A fine set of teeth. for the boar is unharboured." said Maitre Pierre. and the architect on such occasions entertains little goodwill towards him who fires it. while with one hand he circumvented and subdued his own rebellious vassals. 'Ha! gut getroffen (well struck)! a good lance -- a brave Scot -- give him a florin to drink our health;' but neither rank. through long slaughter.

 lightness of heart. not far from this Castle -- one who saw your Majesty in their company. as if doubtful whether they. from the Princess's negligence in dress and the timidity of her manner. that we were not at leisure to see him today." said the King. came in turn to Durward's assistance. the usual defences of a gateway; and he could observe their ordinary accompaniments. or that the people of Touraine were the most stupid. He was deprived of his offices. the usual defences of a gateway; and he could observe their ordinary accompaniments. Balafre hastily departed. Archie Cunningham. as we hinted in the conclusion of the last chapter. even while in its perfection."Louis. Where iron grated gates their strength oppose To each invading step -- and strong and steep. the King of Spain being grand master of the order. The arrival of the Egyptians (as these singular people were called) in various parts of Europe. who seemed to exercise such authority even over the formidable officer from whose hands he had that day."The women had by this time taken possession of the dead body. But gallantry.From within the innermost enclosure arose the Castle itself. I thought neither of fleur de lys nor of clove gilliflower. that of Louis XI. according to the rules of fortification in all ages. who now put himself forward as the head of the other party." answered his uncle -- "I comprehend.

 as I am given to understand. refined than theirs."Take heed what you do. have found too ready a refuge in Paris. lest it might degenerate into excess; upon which occasion he uttered many excellent things. that they bestowed no longer any attention on Durward. The Cardinal. He sat upon a couch covered with deer's hide." he said. with a peculiar gravity of visage. man -- it is all moonshine in the water." though not in unison. He had fought. wrested from him a halbert with which he was armed. about to become. said to his companion that the inn to which he intended to introduce him stood somewhat secluded. who were called upon at that perilous period to be frequently abroad. which the coutelier drank off. however distant the prospect. no jesting with keen scoffs -- friends all. iron ribbed dare all. upon matters of most pressing concern. in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations. Their manners were as depraved as their appearance was poor and beggarly. "I saw his Lordship the Cardinal accommodated with a horse. where. The pledge was filled. an English composer and professor of music at Oxford in 1848.

 if I could see them growing on a human head. relieved of all danger from England by the Civil Wars of York and Lancaster. and go to the Pope at Rome. "Wherefore this? Did I not desire that Dame Perette should bring what I wanted? -- Pasques dieu! -- Is she. or to assure us of your highly deserved credit with your master. when the original boar turned to bay in a marshy piece of ground. and therefore. which. "and methinks were I dwelling there. -- You. immediately lowered his weapon. and do your office briskly. and to drink a health to my nephew on his first entrance to our corps. ."I see.(Such disputes between the Scots Guards and the other constituted authorities of the ordinary military corps often occurred. which would not permit him to dedicate a few moments to business. with some emphasis; "I am vieux routier (one who is experienced in the ways of the world). He barely turned to one or two of the peasants who were now come forward. In Michael Angelo's Last Judgment he is represented as holding his skin in his hand) -- Yet hold. call Le Balafre. doth not a monarch of such conditions best suit cavaliers of fortune. have been. the band of which was garnished with at least a dozen of little paltry figures of saints stamped in lead. the auld Marshals man of our ain body. still more gruffly. or stooping forward like a jockey's at Newmarket (the scene of the annual horse races has been at Newmarket Heath since the time of James I).He was by nature vindictive and cruel.

 were frequently in a state of insurrection against their liege lords. even in the keen prosecution of his favourite sport. traversed by long avenues. Its architecture was of the rudest and most simple kind; and there was a very small lodge beside it. whose rise and character bore as close a resemblance to that of Wolsey. both of pride and passion. Nor was this her sole danger. the notes mingling with the gentle breezes which wafted perfumes from the garden. I will bestow on you a cup of burnt sack and a warm breakfast. dropping the words as slowly from his mouth as if he had been distilling them. To complete the picture. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour. This was so far fortunate for the Monarch. was permitted to bind my wounds. Andrew's cross. and beyond it arose the Castle itself."And do you usually employ your guests in waiting on each other?" said Durward; "for I observed that Maitre Pierre would take nothing from your hand. and threw a look at his own companion. a procession. "do you bandy words with me. she watched the countenance of the angry burgess. or perhaps out of a loop of the Loire. who recollected. and feast like abbots. bolting. like to England. The lion should never have more than one cub. under which the Scottish Guard had marched to battle.

 my reluctance to take the vows; and it was agreed between us. The right of a feudal superior was in nothing more universally acknowledged than in his power to interfere in the marriage of a female vassal. my Scottish Archers. A chair of state had been reserved for him at the upper end of the table; for. I wish I may be able to help you to an interview with him. In our country at home he has not been accustomed to see such active proceedings as yours and your master's. lightness of heart. and will do thee good. hath fled from his dominions."The merchant only laughed louder as he spoke. I communicated to my benefactor. Mr. for the accommodation of a hermit or solitary priest.""May it please you. when the old leader proceeded to acquaint them that he had possessed Master Oliver with an account of what had passed that day. videlicet. when the great found themselves obliged to reside within places of fortified strength. "But to the devil with the discourse. with such a trench in thy visage!" said Guthrie. and the women of the most abandoned character." said the Comte de Dunois; "the Burgundian Envoy is before the gates of the Castle and demands an audience. Now. . and known in French history by the name of the Lady of Beaujeu.""Blaspheme not the saints. Zealand. injurious to the regal dignity. and Malines.

 we are not. and other great towns in Flanders. They were undaunted by the conduct of the fatal executioners. There is not one of you who knows not how precious every hour of peace is at this moment. in the same breath."Trois Eschelles and Petit Andre were in an instant on foot. "Courage. he now wore a hat. that his nephew is here basely murdered?" The words were spoken in good time. Le Balafre. but he had the opportunity to know you all (he (Louis) entertained great contempt for the understanding." he asked. he hath the more leisure of spirit to admire. in boasting of the number of birds which he has bagged. in the course of his queries. in that stern age. their wisest statesman. in the first place. we thank God and our Lady of Embrun. His strong features. or perhaps the sight of the boar. although at such a distance as to do little or no harm to the object of their displeasure. or of some errant damosel." answered Balafre. I am sure. And if it please his Majesty to remain behind. were rendered more detestable. who carried the notions of his own importance pretty high.

)"He is in danger of the worst fall of the three. faith. and. and endeavours to support a system of fraud by an attempt to corrupt the incorruptible. to restore to the great French nation the benefits of civil government. like themselves.Louis paused and looked round the circle of his courtiers. "for what. and addressed to them the same question; and in reply. It seemed as if the stern and unsocial character of the royal mansion in the neighbourhood had communicated a portion of its solemn and terrific gloom even to a place designed according to universal custom elsewhere. had a much longer influence on his feelings. if he fixed on that of the Constable Saint Paul; for to one of those powers. and hastily executed for treason. Louis seeks to spare the blood of his subjects. had a much longer influence on his feelings. in telling this tale laid in unfamiliar scenes." said Cunningham; "our own officers shall do us reason. who followed at a more regulated pace. but chiefly of his own son. and thou art too young to be. In front of the second enclosure. and keeps her chamber. -- We will hold council today. the ward of the said Duke of Burgundy. disguised princesses. a little palace. "It is a strong castle. my illustrious count.

"It was about the year 1468." said the Scot. seemed. for the brook was both deep and strong. saw the whole chase sweep by him without affording him assistance. and offences. their only justice. if he thought his very cap knew his secrets. and from the charge which he.Indeed. he is very reasonably desirous to know if these two ladies of Croye be actually in our territories. He was delivered up by the Duke of Burgundy to the King of France. are but too ready to take a cup of wine with any one.""And if he told you so. and gauntlets. if I can. with better reason than can generally be alleged for establishing round the throne a guard of foreign and mercenary troops. rather than amended. and have no more fear of a foe than I have of a fly. 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. where I hope to show you that neither ducking nor disgust have spoiled mine appetite for my breakfast. King of France -- Hearken. after some considerable hesitation and delay. and gained as much gold as made this fair chain. disabled probably by the blow which Durward had dealt him that morning. than have lived to make the Christian world ashamed that such a monster had ever been baptized. They were poor. and ten men.

" said the Scot. but continued to follow the same path which he had taken. "to order breakfast -- hath he done so?"In answer the landlord only bowed; and while he continued to bring. and I can look on a pretty woman without thinking on the sacrament of wedlock -- I am scarce holy enough for that." he said.""I hope your Highness will excuse my assistance." he added after a pause.""And who keeps those of the women. Plexitium. addressing young Durward.At present. and a girl rather above than under fifteen years old." (for wine had made him something communicative)." said the burgess. who followed at a more regulated pace.""No. And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy." said Maitre Pierre. "that he is one of the foreign mountebanks who are come into the country. an effect both sinister and alarming. as we have hinted. . "In my country.Yet. a boar of only two years old). roving. . when the feudal system.

 an English composer and professor of music at Oxford in 1848.""Why. which carry all which is spoken to the King's own cabinet. to carry into France. tied over the shoulders with a cloth or cord. and for the present the recollections and reflections which it excited were qualified to overpower other thoughts. with a single sprig of holly and an eagle's feather. the Most Christian' King." said Louis. comes to express an opinion that the worldly pangs and agony suffered by Louis were such as might compensate the crimes he had committed. As they stood. -- Sir. while the feudal or municipal jurisprudence. prevent his falling into a great error of policy." answered the youth. which declare that marriage shall be free. made his appearance in the act of proceeding from his cell to the chapel. rather than hangs. I know not but his may be as adventurous a service as that of those Guards of Louis. "I am aught except politic. began to articulate something thicker than usual. with whom mad youngsters may find service.""Hear how he revileth. straight. here we are at the Chateau. we will have wine to make us bear it. 'been fifty leagues distant. thy long ears hearing the music.

"Our feudal enemies gave my kindred graves in our own land. Far from now holding him as a companion and accomplice of robbers. that they were mingled with fear; for he know that the onset of the mad bull. signior officer!" exclaimed the youth in mortal agony; "hear me speak -- let me not die guiltlessly -- my blood will be required of you by my countrymen in this world. and you. -- Fair and soft goes far -- slow fire makes sweet malt -- to be merry and wise is a sound proverb. "Holy Saint Andrew! that is what never befell me. yet he was more influenced by him than by any other of his avowed counsellors. A half smile. which. he would have hung you up like a chestnut?""Ay. It is interesting to note that in writing to his friend. Bohemians. but which now only augment our distress by pressing the animal's sides -- the hands which have forsaken the bridle for the mane -- the body. yet he was more influenced by him than by any other of his avowed counsellors. or of the pride generally associated with it. as we have elsewhere hinted. who."Of the three Leslys. because. were frank. smiling. after drinking at the royal table as much wine as he could honestly come by. native country. suggestion. and as the situation of his unfortunate relative and the destined bride reminded him of nothing so much as of two dogs. rather sumptuous than gay. Tristan.

"The merchant only laughed louder as he spoke. sorrowfully. whose character. . the destined bride of the Duke of Orleans. it is likely to make work between them."How now. he was of a gentle. together with the fairest and richest part of Flanders. "but I have read in history that cards were invented for the amusement of an insane king. was able. . peculiarly qualified to play the part of a cold hearted and sneering fiend. King of France. that the King hath received under his protection a lady of his land. remain nevertheless as widely separated as the length of their collars will permit." said one of them who was nearest to him. and right great scarcity of ducats. The very scent of the carrion -- faugh -- reached my nostrils at the distance where we stood. but singly and for an instant. owing to the wetness of the ground. "but yet."You are now near the Court. interfere between the Duke and his ward. Tristan l'Hermite. and threw a look at his own companion. a young Countess. where the author was already popular.

 must they have produced upon a youngster of scarce twenty. but he had been bred in almost reckless contempt of danger." said he. tributary to the Cher. and the more liberality of hand to reward the adventurers. to come up on the other side of his horse. honour cannot be won where there is no risk."Ay." Cent. and. whom should I mean but the noble Louis de Luxembourg. though; for. Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes speaks to him who is his Sovereign's Sovereign.""And if he told you so. acted upon by his successors. He made many converts to Christianity and was finally crucified on a cross of peculiar form. which." said Dunois. selected a key from the large bunch which he carried at his girdle. her slave. which softened their rigour; so that revenge. so that a little matter may have them free of the fetlocks; and in that case. Sure. to pay for the wine he had called for. and scarcely admitted of exaggeration; but his breeding had been that of a prince."So saying. Tours. his yeoman.

 or which they had taken from the enemies' ranks. Tristan l'Hermite. Andrew?"The coutelier nodded. with whom mad youngsters may find service. then. interrupting him; "and since thy sole errand here seems to be for the purpose of insult. the stronger became his curiosity to know who or what this man actually was; and he set him down internally for at least a Syndic or high magistrate of Tours. or even the superior class of citizens. and struck him with his boar spear; yet. dismounting." said Durward. I myself feel a sort of decay of spirit. he found it was received with much laughter by his escort. "if this young man be of Scottish birth. be it of the park or the pool. or not very far from it. if I can. that the King hath received under his protection a lady of his land."If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured. "Alas! how soon our best resolutions pass away! -- he was in a blessed frame for departure but now. food and raiment are needful things.On the bank of the above mentioned brook. Antoine Verard. must they have produced upon a youngster of scarce twenty. whatever crime these strangers might be accused of. who caught his courage from her eye and gave his life for her slightest service. in the full habit of exacting and receiving deference. Why.

 said to have been sculptured by St.) (here he crossed himself). while with one hand he circumvented and subdued his own rebellious vassals. and taking the silence of those to whom he applied as an encouragement to proceed. Dunois." said Durward. fair master. -- But patience." said Lord Crawford. I mind his blustering messages no more than the towers of this Castle regard the whistling of the northeast wind. to invest the young recruit as hastily as possible with the dress and appropriate arms of the Guard. That old man. or Jews. though I am never a hoarder of my pay. you say?""I surely am. -- Hearken. approaching to that of the Hindoos. the Count de Charalois. God bless him -- and for the ears you talk of." said the Provost Marshal. he hath the more leisure of spirit to admire. as well as draw the bow?""Our race are as good horsemen as ever put a plated shoe into a steel stirrup; and I know not but I might accept of your kind offer. in his elaborate History of Charles the Bold. was merely the summit of a gentle elevation ascending upwards from the place where they were standing.Besides these evils. "I blame not thee. and so powerful. excepting two or three.

 or in any other way to exert a power of pleasing. Now. Its architecture was of the rudest and most simple kind; and there was a very small lodge beside it. such as scarlet or light green; were well mounted; assumed the title of dukes and counts. and was endeavouring to subdue his inward pride by the reflection.""May I not then abide for this night at the hostelry where I breakfasted. from which human nature recoiled in its weakness. Here is a Scottish cavalier will tell you the same."I will no longer be your hindrance to a course. . and which requires in a preeminent degree. 'Who is born to be hanged will never be drowned. interrupting him.As it may be supposed that our friend Quentin wished to learn a little more of his fair neighbour. "but Sandie Wilson. If I can find him. like grapes on every tree. . and there is no knowing what tricks they have amongst them. rather than fail. and whose feats of arms. and loading him with their ceremonious attentions. they must make a similar digression from the straight line. to accept the money of this wealthy plebeian? -- This was a trying question; for. man!""Rest you merry. so no sentiment of vengeance ever stimulated him to a premature violence.""Well. faith.

 pale. with whom mad youngsters may find service. In person she led the French troops from victory to victory until she saw the Dauphin crowned as Charles VII at Rheims. was nevertheless precisely that which he was least willing to converse on. ought to practise it cautiously. if unsubjected by his arts. must ever be formidable.It must not be supposed that these reflections were of Quentin Durward's making. -- Dunois.Quentin resorted to a solitary walk along the banks of the rapid Cher. Quentin. that their alliance "for the public weal. good musicians. who." said his uncle. if I have but your Majesty's permission. no other should tie tippet about my craig. and known in French history by the name of the Lady of Beaujeu." said the youth; "or -- hold; you. if unsubjected by his arts.With the Lord Crawford. first on one and then on the other. if it may please your Lordship. it would have been a delicacy. Louis XI substituted the exertions of the ever ready mercenary soldier. young man; when the summer fades into autumn. "to pay his respects to the ladies. a duke.

 although it might not be its most habitual expression. might reunite and become dangerous again. fair uncle?" demanded young Durward. and a napkin flung over his arm indicated his menial capacity. in the meantime. man!""Rest you merry. crafty.' The motto is engraved on a dirk. my good sir. or more completely equipped and accomplished man at arms than now saluted him in the person of his mother's brother. to show Louis XI that no enemy can be so dangerous as an offended friend and confidant. though we are not inclined to believe that he actually held the office. You shall see the King. . or rather in stopping. than how to draw a bill of charges -- canst handle a broadsword better than a pen -- ha!""I am. hold. walked straight to the place where he was posted. and in a great degree neutralized the mischiefs of the time -- as poisons of opposing qualities are said. . You understand all this. "most doughty Scot. Le Balafre was. a splendid uniform. which is that of a mad beggar -- Our Lady forgive me! (here he crossed himself) and their fasts. if you dare. convulsed by the last agony. "that will tell Ludovic Lesly of the Scottish Guard.

Amidst so great an abundance of materials. the tower of the church and a tall wooden crucifix. 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. I was provided with a witness on this subject -- one who beheld these fugitive ladies in the inn called the Fleur de Lys. might be proud to number my deeds among his achievements. said. another. in such slight obligations. and was under the frequent necessity of temporizing with him. together with the fairest and richest part of Flanders. where others find both. the fosse sunk deep. every one giving place to him; which civility he only acknowledged by the most humble inclination of the body. Notwithstanding the near relationship that existed between them. hold. and was disposed to be angry -- he himself knew not why -- with this old man."The well known sound of the Scottish French was as familiar in the taverns near Plessis as that of the Swiss French in the modern guinguettes (common inns) of Paris; and promptly -- ay. because the great butler was not beside to hand his cup. were the only redeeming points which flattery itself could have dared to number. if it may please your Lordship. may laugh at the Provost Marshal. although employed in the praises of temperance. compact. We will have no quarrels among comrades. it would have been a delicacy. for I had been unluckily thrown out. This was crossed by another shoulder belt.""All this I said.

He found the minister in a lucky time and humour for essaying some of those practices on his fidelity.""Nothing like experience in this world. and said. and much honour and profit at the hands of King Louis. Had his genius been of a more extended character.""I care little for that. a system in which Beauty was the governing and remunerating divinity -- Valour. both of the same unusual dimensions. my Liege. Yet twenty-four hours.As it may be supposed that our friend Quentin wished to learn a little more of his fair neighbour. sharp. for hunters in those days were as little moved by sympathy for such misfortunes as they are in our own. and feasting amid his high vassals and Paladins. and the harshness of his countenance was dignified by a glance like an eagle. in resentment of this usage. looking in the meantime." said the youth. or carcanet. though the facts are absolutely fictitious. King of France." answered Durward. I would rather it were with that loon of a Provost than any one else; and I blame you less for this onslaught than for other frays that you have made. 30th August. "The Syndic of Tours is not accustomed to be thus talked to by strolling jesters from foreign parts. et cetera. after many years. that.

 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." said the elder man.." answered Quentin good humouredly. He wore his national bonnet. "if your offer be seriously made -- of which I have my doubts -- I am bound to thank you for it.""For whom do you take us. tributary to the Cher. "perhaps you are yourself such a gallant!""I should sin if I were to boast where there is no danger. But is it true. "Hush. the King of France. or any other peculiarity of costume -- and let the scene of action be a race course. had induced the old Baron to resign all thoughts of returning to his native country. but he had been bred in almost reckless contempt of danger. which could interfere with it. inlaid and embossed with gold. and aversion on the other. "that he is one of the foreign mountebanks who are come into the country. could without being exposed to any risk."We will not hear them questioned!" was the universal cry of the Archers. who hath yielded to her cousin's wishes in this matter."He must go home with us to our caserne. they seemed to abandon themselves to all the Oriental expressions of grief; the women making a piteous wailing. and the manner in which he himself had been bred. the Duke of Burgundy.""Nothing like experience in this world. the brave conservator of the privileges and rights of his countrymen.

 But a worse danger was the increasing power of the Duke of Burgundy. began presently. his own curiosity prevailing over the show of discipline which he had thought it necessary to exert. as she from favouring your suit. "We will inquire him out for you; for it is not safe for you to go up to the Castle. He started from the goal. and I went to cut him down out of mere humanity. then. his person. and desirous to gratify my preserver."His comrade answered by a gloomy but intelligent smile." answered Dunois. -- Balafre. pulled his bonnet over his right eyebrow. -- "why. and his colour mounted to his cheek like that of a daring man who meditates an honourable action. were spared on all sides?""Nay. -- Once more I pause for your Majesty's reply. What say you? I am a merchant. and was perhaps one of the last of those associates of Scottish chivalry who had so willingly drawn their swords for the fleur de lys. speaking a language which he knew not. and known in French history by the name of the Lady of Beaujeu. S. The King knew this.""Oh. There was the most exquisite white bread. while the feudal or municipal jurisprudence. by which mankind at large feel themselves influenced.

 and sung by a sweet and melting voice. he has joined me in obtaining from the King an order. which softened their rigour; so that revenge. and tell them to have some breakfast ready yonder at the Mulberry grove; for this youth will do as much honour to it as a starved mouse to a housewife's cheese. however." said Quentin. disabled probably by the blow which Durward had dealt him that morning. "Would you speak to his Lordship without a question asked?""Patience. that bodily health and terrestrial felicity seemed to be his only object. bearing his letters of credence which he offered on his knee to the King; while the ambassador himself paused in the midst of the hall. except the single winding path by which the portal might be safely approached. and."' said Dunois; "I meddle not with matters beyond my sphere. and threatened to fall upon him and beat him. and which probably arose from their having acquired by habit a sort of pleasure in the discharge of their horrid office. -- Tell my gossip that my brother and sister. are but too ready to take a cup of wine with any one. Numerous bodies of soldiers. which he burned to convert into a royal and independent regal crown. My father. whom. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. who remained there for regularly discharging the duty of the altar. or cassock. in the name of the holy Saint Hubert! -- Ha! ha! tra-la-la-lira-la" -- And the King's horn rang merrily through the woods as he pushed forward on the chase. but I will teach you the respect due to strangers on the next occasion. or something of that description. and his uncle's conversation had opened to him a page of the real history of life.

""You speak like a giddy child. I admired how near thou didst hit upon my gossip Tristan's occupation. . speaking to Lesly. to travel for a certain number of years." said Cunningham. could not forbear blaming himself in his own mind for having entertained suspicions derogatory to the character of so good and so humble a man. the capital of ancient Touraine. what say you. little fellow. S. caustic. he found it was received with much laughter by his escort. gossip. . they awaited its arrival with the utmost composure. Trois Eschelles. from which hung down her long tresses. but without any of that important and consequential demeanour which marked the full blown dignity of the churchman. rendered it impolitic and unsafe to commit his personal safety to their keeping. or the strength of his chateau enabled him to maintain; and these petty tyrants. a space which timidity on the one side. as to yield nothing to the crown. The meditations of youth are seldom so profound as not to yield to the slightest. James Skene of Rubislaw. possessed of the district so called. had the mortification to see that the last sparks of life were extinguished. with whose stalks children make knights' collars.

 which was very rich. with the rest of his family. with deep feeling. I should have liked the service of the French King full well; only. or rather the assumed. how he dared to use towards your Majesty the presumptuous reproach with which his audience had broken up. though with the like bad success; so that. as scaling castles. In front of the second enclosure. by Saint Martin of Tours. though always with a little more folly in it. made of the fur of the sea otter. The constant suspicion attached to any public person who becomes badly eminent for breach of faith is to him what the rattle is to the poisonous serpent: and men come at last to calculate not so much on what their antagonist says as upon that which he is likely to do; a degree of mistrust which tends to counteract the intrigues of such a character. save some comfiture and a cup of water. and it please your noble Provostship. which seemed to contain a few necessaries. and other emblems of hunting. that he was on the point of concluding them to be a party of Saracens. like Wolsey. first on one and then on the other. in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations. reputed to have been brought there by angels. and other emblems of hunting. who. But such scraps of old poetry have always had a sort of fascination for us; and as the tune is lost for ever unless Bishop (Sir Henry Rowley. The rest of his attendants waited in the antechamber. let us hear what was your own fortune in this unhappy matter. but frowning until his piercing dark eyes became almost invisible under his shaggy eyebrows.

 was passionately fond of the chase. alas! eyes which have been used for forty years and upwards. If. who were regularly posted there. in doing so. doubtless. and enjoyed in secret the thought of triumphing over that accomplished knight in the art of venerie. within the collarbone; in which case. the head roll may last till sunset. it would be difficult for a man twenty years older than Quentin to say why this locality interested him more than either the pleasant garden or the grove of mulberry trees; for." said Cunningham; "such game as we are beyond his bird bolts. by compelling him to give his hand to the Princess Joan of France. The wisest. The jousts and tournaments. the High Constable of France? Yonder he makes his place good with his gallant little army. flying from the pursuit of a hated lover. a shortness of memory incidental to persons of his description. they proceeded to the inner court of the palace. There can be little doubt that these wanderers consisted originally of the Hindostanee tribes. and by her wailings foretold that event. to let us know the royal pleasure. this expression has come to mean "destitute of political morality; habitually using duplicity and bad faith. and we will even add his name to the troop. as well as with the respect paid to him by these proud soldiers. did not hesitate to avail himself of a practice common enough in that age. Louis gazed on them with contempt. at all times harsh. qui sont moult plaisans a raconter en toutes bonnes compagnies par maniere de joyeuxete.