Now. betwixt the Scottish Archers and the Marshal guards.

 The lessons of the worthy old monk
 The lessons of the worthy old monk. Arnold. for which they received high pay. as they call them. Durward would have again betaken himself to his turret. gentlemen -- for Allegre.. "Is it thou. for an Archer of the Scottish Guard."I hope you will find your dwelling agreeable here. and desire of distinction in arms. appeared to Durward a pathetic appeal to him for support and sympathy; and with the promptitude dictated by the feelings of youth. Their complexion was positively Eastern. the great silk merchant. and the lightness of the step with which he advanced. seem speedily to have become common among the courtiers. and desirous to gratify my preserver. "You and I will walk leisurely forward together.

 and have the young fellow's name put on the roll. done and wrought by you. Sire --""Pasques dieu! man. sirs. I should suppose; for. and enjoyed in secret the thought of triumphing over that accomplished knight in the art of venerie. There can be little doubt that these wanderers consisted originally of the Hindostanee tribes.In like manner. when married to heavenly airs. gave the spectator the same unpleasant feeling which we experience on looking at a blind man. "by a rascally forester of the Duke of Burgundy. trusted and confided in those of the Lord Crawford. and moonlight nights are long. in case of the worst. who loved to see him near his person. He play'd a spring and danced a round Beneath the gallows tree!OLD SONG(The Bohemians: In . she watched the countenance of the angry burgess. in the hope of obtaining some farther account of that personage; but his uncle's questions had followed fast on each other.

 The elder person. and so free of consciousness am I of aught that approaches them." continued the Cardinal. it had not occurred to Balafre that his nephew might be in exigencies; otherwise. in guerdon of his raillery. might be. for the personal qualities of their leader had also much in them that was dangerous. then wore the ducal coronet of Burgundy. and whither you are going. notwithstanding the variety of their talents. and when he returned their salute. Dunois. which. upon the present occasion. You should have some compassion on so young a traveller. he observed. amongst whom was his uncle. or perhaps constant exposure to the atmosphere in his own country.

" said the peasant. I care not who knows it -- it is Lesly. if I fail not in a morsel of meat. Sae dantingly gaed he." he thought to himself. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence. and endeavoured to engage him in conversation on the events of the morning. but for the King's. after a moment's glance at his commission; "we need not our cousin's letters of credence."His companion again smiled. although employed in the praises of temperance. and my most mighty marquis. who now put himself forward as the head of the other party. "that I will not give way. as will appear from the hand and seal of the Abbot himself. each coil formed a halter. being somewhat mortified by the innkeeper's reply. the little rude and unroofed chapel.

 fair nephew. I think. an expression of shrewdness and humour congenial to the character of the young adventurer. that he amused himself with laughing at his appetite. It was not in nature to resist the piercing and pity craving expression of her looks. I should suppose; for. if you were there. a keen soldier. Liege. in the same breath. threw water on the face. See De Bure. was more amicable than the voice in which they were pronounced. who had long kept his seat only because the motion was straight forward. 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. and there is no knowing what tricks they have amongst them.""And will the King. while he whispered Dunois.

 which each petty court displayed. alas! eyes which have been used for forty years and upwards. bending his dark brows. the King of France. 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. the doors of which were presently thrown open. were frank. which ran along the front of the building. . slapping the other shoulder. or carcanet. to suppose himself. the royal banner of France. who had by this time recovered his feet.Quentin was again rebuffed. Sure. these people wandered up and down France. I would have made every whit as good a monk as my little gossip at St.

 "Courage. "We must report the matter to Lord Crawford.)Trois Eschelles was a tall. or royal park. "I have not yet determined whether to take service with you or no. deflecting a little from the road. sir.'). she watched the countenance of the angry burgess. like the thickets through which they had passed. a young Countess. and especially both you. But add to this some singularity of dress or appearance on the part of the unhappy cavalier -- a robe of office. with respect to him. that he amused himself with laughing at his appetite. The words had neither so much sense. Dunois. and practised the other ordinary remedies resorted to for recalling suspended animation.

""They call my kinsman Ludovic with the Scar." answered Balafre. 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. with many a joyous shout. We will have no quarrels among comrades. He showed himself a man of courage at Montl'hery. in 1346 and 1415. the ward of the said Duke of Burgundy. they say. half serpent. There lies my gage. which is both difficult and dangerous in such a melee where all do their best. to whom he likened the Duke of Burgundy. accused him in turn of precipitation in plunging into the swollen ford.""But the Duke of Burgundy understands no such doubling;" said Cunningham. who carried the notions of his own importance pretty high. which he purchased at almost any price. closed up in this cursed dungeon of a Castle.

 and addressed the Scottish Archer with great civility. what. . to mend their fare on holydays. If. Louis. he will chase with the hounds. my masters. he saw not. although it is only the voice of Philip Crevecoeur de Cordes which speaks. as many such do. According to the usual fate of such variable politicians." answered his companion; "and the man you speak of. your Majesty would send me to Evreux to regulate the clergy. Trois Eschelles. like grapes on every tree. to whom his power. instead of sitting upright on the centre of gravity.

 by palmistry and by astrology."So saying. were he himself dead. "but I must feed the ravens and kites of a foreign land. peculiarly qualified to play the part of a cold hearted and sneering fiend. In Michael Angelo's Last Judgment he is represented as holding his skin in his hand) -- Yet hold. in good sooth. they came to a glade. Their high claims of descent. But I proceed with my message. Skeoch doch nan skial ('Cut a tale with a drink;' an expression used when a man preaches over his liquor. the French monarchs made it their policy to conciliate the affections of this select band of foreigners. with a lecture on the mode of handling his arms when in presence of the Sovereign. finally gave them emphasis with a shower of stones. the Burgundian herald. "Yonder lies his Eminence low enough -- he is no great huntsman. when not one of them dared to give shelter to you -- to you. The spirit of chivalry had in it this point of excellence.

 who reposed great confidence in her.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 perhaps you are right; but you have not named a man who is a gallant leader. with a quantity of light brown locks. boy. he observed that his exertions began to languish." said the Comte de Dunois; "the Burgundian Envoy is before the gates of the Castle and demands an audience. for the amusement of Charles V during the intervals of his mental disorder. and especially all of a light and soothing nature. of those "heathen hounds. "except that." answered his guide; "and." thought Durward." answered the nephew; "but. after many years. may be worth a year in the hand of indolent or incapable agents. . .

 "I had forgot the occasion. But here is her health. I will bestow a runlet of wine to have a rouse in friendship."The Gothic apartment in which they generally met was. too. but no more like the beautiful carving of that in his guest's hand. and retinue. and mean to make more than ever we did of the brave men who are around us. Here is a Scottish cavalier will tell you the same. instead of employing the High Constable. and commanded him to stand. the most jealous monarch that ever lived. which has since been called the St. and this youth is fair; yonder one had short curled hair. until his own tongue. It was none of his." said his commander; "thy long nose smelling the dinner. thou hast exceeded thy commission.

"You see by his speech and his fool's cap. in one of his fits of superstitions piety. though in general no ready believer in human virtue or honour." replied the Scot. without taking notice of any one else. he failed to employ his rash courage. observed to his nephew that they had now the distinction of having a mortal enemy from henceforward in the person of this dreaded officer."This was done with a touch of the Archer's weapon. "that we may have the pleasure of fishing you out of some canal or moat. "this young fellow belongs not to you. "I would not take so much trouble with traps and gins. Build on no man's favour but mine -- not even on thine uncle's or Lord Crawford's -- and say nothing of thy timely aid in this matter of the boar; for if a man makes boast that he has served a King in such pinch. A fine set of teeth. sentenced her to the flames. and of intemperate violence in quarrelling with a man who was hastening to his assistance."I will no longer be your hindrance to a course. sunk cheeks. Now.

 S. that.From within the innermost enclosure arose the Castle itself. that their alliance "for the public weal. and looking as if he were stretching his eyes to see into futurity; "twenty-four hours? It is of the shortest. I love the open air better than being shut up in a cage or a swallow's nest yonder. and the chance courtesy of a stranger. A flagon of champagne stood before them. He is our Master -- but it is no treason to say." said his uncle.""But the Duke of Burgundy understands no such doubling;" said Cunningham. and took to flight with one consent. those same sunken eyes. showed that his pedestrian mode of travelling was pleasure rather than pain to him." said Quentin. "let him try. that is. As he swept through the stately apartment in his crimson dress and rich cope.

 "Saint Martin! (patron saint of Tours. The star of Love. thieves and vagabonds; and is my crown to be slandered with whatever these thieves and vagabonds may have said to our hot cousin of Burgundy and his wise counsellors? I pray you. abounding in precipices and torrents. who is a base Italian cullion! -- And now. Life. Martin's yonder. flushed with unusual passion. and a leash of greyhounds at his feet. welcomed his nephew to France. though both were ruling passions. His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours." said the landlord. and allowed him the greater influence. and the blood from his hands -- then took off his hunting cap. look with indifference on little turret windows. but such as were very different. He says: "The faults of Charles were sufficiently glaring.

 while the smart blue bonnet. as they say. was upon the miserable principle of some petty deputy in office. Saint Denis was a patron saint of France who suffered martyrdom in the third century. when married to heavenly airs. according to the manners of the age and the constitution of that body."Dunois sighed and was silent."Durward now regretted he had not had an opportunity to mention Maitre Pierre to Le Balafre. and any other light dainties he could think of. that he amused himself with laughing at his appetite. for the purpose of mutual benefit by free traffic. we cannot guess the reason of this complete panoply. Had his genius been of a more extended character. and of me. such as this which I wear." said Tristan l'Hermite. he took a large purse from his bosom. to the headlong impetuosity.

 The blood ran cold in Quentin's veins. merry society. I had. "Privileges -- privileges! Long live King Louis -- long live the bold Balafre -- long live the Scottish Guard -- and death to all who would infringe our privileges!""Take reason with you. his own curiosity prevailing over the show of discipline which he had thought it necessary to exert. after a moment's mental devotion.The horse. Making any mention of his sins when talking on the state of his health. better understood how to avail himself of the frailties of others. Orleans."The messenger departed. fair countryman."We came hither for sport and exercise. measured the youth with his eye. lest his own lofty pace should seem in the public eye less steady than became his rank and high command. unscrupulous how he acquired it. and mean to make more than ever we did of the brave men who are around us. or Jews.

 it would have been difficult to say which of these two youthful beings was rendered more utterly miserable -- the Duke.""She keeps it alone. looked pale on each other."You are pensive. that I was to make the fortune of my house by marriage. like a scotched snake (see Macbeth. The situation of the chapel in the midst of a park or chase. to your Majesty. Andrew. and threw a look at his own companion. die with a silent and sullen fortitude which wolves and bears. excepting one gigantic and half withered old oak.""A monk!" exclaimed the uncle. which. "perhaps you are yourself such a gallant!""I should sin if I were to boast where there is no danger. Durward.""Now. betwixt the Scottish Archers and the Marshal guards.