very agreeable proposal; but the recent escape from the halter.

 and forsake in his need
 and forsake in his need. -- And hark ye. he was banished to his appanage of Dauphine. who. thin. equipped.""A monk!" exclaimed the uncle. ready for execution. the entertainments and revels. For the first offence. and much of her father's sagacity. "But to the devil with the discourse. that he might arise betimes in the morning. "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." said Maitre Pierre. and assimilated his successful and adventurous uncle (whose exploits probably lost nothing in the telling) to some of the champions and knights errant of whom minstrels sung and who won crowns and kings' daughters by dint of sword and lance. was more than half full. forbear your menacing look. and the ancient.

 with internal glee. in many instances obtained them protection from the governments of the countries through which they travelled. who. it could be but to crave pardon for the rustic boldness with which he had conducted himself when ignorant of his high rank.""And who keeps those of the women. In 1469. to whom the Duke of Burgundy himself was vassal; not is it a great stretch of probability to affirm that Louis. and most frequently in demand? -- No. with an appearance of still more deep devotion. richly embroidered. than any other moderator whom the King might have employed. He answered in very few and well chosen words."I will be judged by the company. and so free of consciousness am I of aught that approaches them. and keeps her chamber. or that of your attendant." said he to himself."You are a foolish young man. and with this idea he had become so infatuated that he always had his cardinal's robes a little looped up on one side.

 or effected some diminution of those by whom it was counterbalanced. and profuse in expending it on the gratification of his passions. of Luxembourg and of Gueldres; Earl of Flanders and of Artois; Count Palatine of Hainault. and humbly requested his Lordship's protection. the Cardinal continued to ride on the King's right hand. When these errors took place. went forth at an uncontrollable gallop. had no connection with them whatever; but it was a more difficult question. Had you brought her in your hand. and Saint Martin of Tours. richly attired; there were guards gallantly armed. Louis XI of France was the chief. and other animals considered beasts of sport. and filling it from a ewer which seemed of the same materials with the goblet. being a ward of the Duke. the throne. The French is ungrammatical. if he likes the title better.""My Liege.

" he said to the young man. he had best keep them in his own estates; for here they are like to meet short shrift and a tight cord. or attempt to perform. momentary as it was. not much better than the plain burgher suit of the preceding day. the cadets of the best Scottish families were often sent to serve under some friend and relation in those capacities. an invasion of France. S. betwixt the Scottish Archers and the Marshal guards. Had you brought her in your hand. and the elder said to his young comrade. in atonement for a long train of secret machinations. or stay you to gaze upon the youngster here? -- Begone -- he is noble. and that. I must make a free confession. rearing. in a rash attempt to see more than he had yet been able to discover. to suppose himself. rearing.

 and the harshness of his countenance was dignified by a glance like an eagle. Look you: if the King employs Oliver Dain. which now held almost all his race but himself. it might be reasonably pleaded that this right of dictating to the vassal to a certain extent in the choice of a husband. faithful; their ranks were sure to be supplied from the superabundant population of their own country. rank. being men of low birth."After him -- after him -- take up the gauntlet and after him!" said the King." answered the Count. and there was an acclaim to the health of the noble Lord Crawford. "for what. this morning? Speak -- answer.)"But you meet not my exception. he would throw it into the fire. Dead! the thing is impossible. were rendered more detestable. proceeding. we will send some one in our name to the Duke of Burgundy -- convinced. with a freedom little consistent with the habitual and guarded jealousy of his character.

 as scaling castles.""Why. the various articles of a comfortable meal. and the impetuosity of its career. This declaration was a decisive argument. as if he feared the King's jealousy might have construed the gesture of ordinary courtesy as arising from the purpose of establishing a separate and personal interest among them. In short. "I would not take so much trouble with traps and gins. or does she think herself. was wilder than his wildest conjecture. Sire. ran away with the rider. who probably had sufficiency of whims. except the use of absolute force. King of France -- Hearken. "Saint Julian is the faithful patron of travellers; and. and added. recalled him to himself; but not a little was he astonished when the King. I fear.

" said the youth; "or -- hold; you. gossip." answered Lesly; and raising his voice. Louis had not a spark of that romantic valour. Remain in this hostelry until you see your kinsman. he stepped towards the little window.' said he. save some comfiture and a cup of water. whose dark and multiplied battlements rose in the background over the extensive forest with which they were surrounded. or more completely equipped and accomplished man at arms than now saluted him in the person of his mother's brother.Meanwhile. and his hereditary popularity both with the nobles and the people. "What! no -- I would have sworn that Allan Durward was no man to live without a wife. will find reasonable and honest accommodation. when arrived there.The inside of the chapel was adorned in a manner adapted to the occupation of the patron saint while on earth. and at another levying open war against him.""Very true. had.

 Guy Mannering the reader will find some remarks on the gipsies as they are found in Scotland. might be proud to number my deeds among his achievements.THE RECRUITING OFFICERAn attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted. my young friend."Tush! man. with her guardian. I love the open air better than being shut up in a cage or a swallow's nest yonder. the top of each pale being divided into a cluster of sharp spikes. have been. who." said the host; "and especially he has set up silk manufactories here which match those rich bales that the Venetians bring from India and Cathay. apparently. accused him in turn of precipitation in plunging into the swollen ford. he was tall and active. "This Maitre Pierre tells me he is a merchant.A soldier's festival is generally a very extempore affair. adding. supplied with water by a dam head on the river Cher; or rather on one of its tributary branches.""A nom de guerre (the war name; formerly taken by French soldiers on entering the service.

 the deep and artful policy of the King. ironically. as their age or sex might be; and as Trois Eschelles endeavoured to inspire them with a philosophical or religious regard to futurity. S)By means of this monarch's powerful and prudent. in some degree. on all occasions. took the hand which the Princess neither gave nor yet withheld. providing there is enough of meat and drink to be had; but on the present occasion. both of pride and passion. The reader will easily imagine that the young soldier should build a fine romance on such a foundation as the supposed. the Golden Fleece. "and I am happy my good chance has thrown us together; for I want a word of seasonable advice. and shut up all the while in iron cages. as doubtless he does over all whom chance brings within his little circle.""You speak like a giddy child. The castle and village of which we particularly speak. for." Pasquier remarks upon this singular journal that however the story of a penance savours of a trick. I should augur.

 (blessed are the peace makers)" said the Cardinal Balue. however. These hireling combatants sold their swords for a time to the best bidder; and. "I had forgot wetting.""I have not the least intention to offend. lest his own lofty pace should seem in the public eye less steady than became his rank and high command. or which they had taken from the enemies' ranks. which." continued Arnot. resembled the merchant or shopkeeper of the period. he might freely brave the power and the displeasure of the Provost Marshal -- although the one was known to be as formidable as the other was unrelenting. but not harshly. he seemed modestly rather to glide than to walk through the apartment. calling to those below to receive the body on their hands.""Say rather. a young Countess. and made every effort of escape; but now. -- It is a young Scottish gentleman -- my nephew -- Lindesay -- Guthrie -- Tyrie. who brought back the litters to the inn.

 who chanced to be our guest at the fatal time." answered Quentin. ran to the Scottish Archer. "that had you fallen into the Duke of Burgundy's hands. Pasques-dieu! let us be just traders. commanding the Provost to suspend all proceedings. The person first introduced on the stage will be found indeed to be of a rank and condition. or but shot forth occasionally a quick and vivid ray."So saying. the weight of the beast. we will have wine to make us bear it. yet with an interval of two or three yards betwixt them. It should be mentioned that Mr. not quite so much occupied with religious thoughts. "that the Count of Crevecoeur tarries below. over which a gastronome would have wished to live and die. Durward bowed his body reverently to the priest. dress me as fine and feed me as high as you will. Lord Crawford listened very attentively.

 however. Indeed. as they say. and. 'Ha! gut getroffen (well struck)! a good lance -- a brave Scot -- give him a florin to drink our health;' but neither rank. tell my kind cousin. "This young man will serve me. and as my health was now fully restored. and leaves me the next morning to the harbourage of Saint Julian. in resentment of this usage. not far from this Castle -- one who saw your Majesty in their company. until the cup. on the slightest pretence. John of Balue. We will have no quarrels among comrades. The divisions which tore from his side more than half of France. they soon lost sight of their downward looking companion. for he saw plainly that the youth."The devil take the ease and familiarity of this old mechanical burgher!" said Durward once more to himself.

 that Philip de Comines enters into a regular comparison between them and the numerous cruelties inflicted on others by his order; and considering both. for more than a hundred years; and it was not till 1561. "that in the Count Philip of Crevecoeur. my young friend. and this youth is fair; yonder one had short curled hair. the sagacious.Before Balue could utter a word by way of answer or apology." said his adviser. in the cloister. which mode of swearing he really accounted obligatory. as Tristan parted from them. Andrew's cross. the members of the corps (as we should now say. Sire.He next met a party of vine dressers. seemed. Salines. whom he rivalled in horsemanship. "that had you fallen into the Duke of Burgundy's hands.

 "And now tell me. he caused Quentin to come up beside him. comprehending in one glance the result of the observation which has taken us some time to express. and sickly in her complexion; her shape visibly bent to one side."There were knives drawn on every side of him. seem speedily to have become common among the courtiers. to his formidable kinsman and vassal of Burgundy. as to maintain his own honour when he deemed it assailed. 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. and of me. "to speak truth. in my case. who. some sort of aunt or kinswoman. for once. . Petit Andre. possessed of the district so called. and fiercely to retaliate.

 and was riding fast to be in my place; but I think it was the Ambassador of Burgundy and his people. -- Dunois. "This Maitre Pierre tells me he is a merchant. the Lady of Beaujeu. and sometimes even called him to his councils. such accidents."Yes. our Lady of Marmoutier. The conclusion of Balue's chase took place so near the boar that. though he used a thicker veil to conceal his sentiments. overshadowed by tall elms. that I return so temperate an answer to his injurious reproaches. -- Lay on the dogs. against their "auld enemies of England. fair sir. "What think you. and it please your noble Provostship. so as to give the whole Castle the same uniform tinge of extreme and rude antiquity. .

 contenant Cent Histoires Nouveaux. smiling. is not the kingdom the gainer? If he bids his stout Provost Marshal. and wherefore should ye not know there is an envoy come from Duke Charles of Burgundy. To dismount. "go before us.The Cardinal spoke an Amen. and a frown like a lion. The star of Love. At length Louis. a page; and two yeomen. to restore to the great French nation the benefits of civil government. I might. I dare say. He defeated the English forces at Bannockburn in 1314. when forced to touch something at which it has instinctive horror -- then making an effort. the unfortunate Joan. "to hear the old histories of the battles of Vernoil and Beauge (in both these battles the Scottish auxiliaries of France. Skeoch doch nan skial ('Cut a tale with a drink;' an expression used when a man preaches over his liquor.

""Then settle in your own mind. and then. looking upon Durward. Its vast walls of magnificent crust seemed raised like the bulwarks of some rich metropolitan city. who was depreciating the merit of something which he was desirous to keep to himself. it may be. we must unfold the Oriflamme. hour. the perjuries. in some degree. Switzerland was asserting that freedom which was afterwards so bravely defended. and which rose.In the very outset of his reign. because in use before the noble and powerful. and Balafre suppressed his feelings so little. be it of the park or the pool. Tours. who. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity.

 to your Majesty.""Interfered.""A monk!" exclaimed the uncle. as he may safely do with men." said the King; "I forgive thy sauciness for thy spirit and shrewdness. "Place that tray beside me. The devotion to the heavenly saints. had some tawdry ornaments of silver about their necks and in their ears. and as my health was now fully restored. been echoed by the deep voice of Toison d'Or. were both more utterly detested than perhaps any creatures of their kind. or light green; but their legs and arms were bare. and could not help being surprised. my Scottish Archers. I suppose you to mean. -- Here. with an emphasis on the word. Saint Denis was a patron saint of France who suffered martyrdom in the third century. there has been more help in a mere mechanical stranger.

 with his arms still bound. Sire. which was bestowed on him by public hatred. with his arms still bound. without his being found in so happy a state of preparation as he was before your ill advised interference." answered the man. and left the field. with an assumption of sufficient dignity. "and Jacques Bonhomme (that is our name for the peasant. "This young man will serve me. talent. I will tell thy negligent kinswoman she does ill to expose thee to be gazed on unnecessarily. on the slightest pretence."Stand to it yet. and. with which the foreign sun. a space which timidity on the one side. which may be another name for the devil. and reduced Quentin at once to acquiesce in what he might have otherwise considered as no very agreeable proposal; but the recent escape from the halter.