Making Isabel Walton a member of Sir Augustine's family was the only choice the Duke of Richmond made in desperation. The reason for this was that after searching all the books in the study that recorded the knighthood and related contents, he did not find a single precedent for a female member of an English nobility or knightly family to be knighted, or even a precedent for a woman to be ordained a nobleman.

In the end, he found only a few things such as "The members of the knightly family belonged only to free commoners in law; Only the eldest son of a knight can inherit the knight's title, and other languages that describe the knight's family and family members.

In addition, he found a description of the members of the noble family: "If a man can live in the house of a nobleman for a year and one day, he can become a full member of the family." ”

Although Sir Augustine was not a nobleman, he was a minor lord who received his domain from Henry. A knight with status, titles, and domains is almost a true nobleman in the eyes of many serfs, freedmen, and townspeople.

Henry was now beginning to rejoice, for he had found a legal explanation for the idea that Isabel could be a member of Sir Augustine's family. However, Henry was not content to just make Isabel a member of the knightly family, who was still a little lowly.

He intends to further elevate Sir Augustin Walton's status so that he can indirectly elevate Isabel's status. In other words, to elevate one's status is to be conferred the title of nobleman, to be among the ranks of the true nobles of the fifth level. However, the power to make a knight a knight a nobleman was in his father's hands, and the number of knights was never more than 20 per year.

Finally, Henry, in the midst of much thought, spoke his thoughts to his butler Arthur. Arthur Field was calm on the surface, but on the inside he looked shocked. Up to this point, he thought that his young lord had been completely bewitched by the young, beautiful Burgundian woman.

He began to trust Father Mars with his arguments, agreeing with Father Mars's assertion that Isabelle Walton was a powerful witch from Europe.

But he did not dare to resist some of the "whimsical ideas" that the young lord had produced after careful consideration, nor could he directly oppose and deny Henry's wishes. Because Henry is a duke with royal blood, he is a powerful protector who is fully capable of ensuring the safety of food and clothing and life for him and his family.

Arthur stood respectfully at Henry's side and said in a low, steady baritone, "Your Highness, legally speaking, you have given Lady Isabel the right to be a free commoner. Therefore, any nobleman or knight of any kingdom, including you, can confer on her the title of knight. I mean, suppose she's the eldest son of a nobleman or a knight. ”

Henry looked at the butler and said, "Arthur, you're right. Even if she is not the eldest son of a noble or knightly family, I still intend to make her a knight, do you think I can do so? ”

"Your Highness, you are well aware that there has never been a precedent in the history of the kingdom for a woman to become a knight. In addition, any nobleman who ordained the eldest son of a nobleman or knight as a knight also needed to obtain permission from the king, the royal family, and the government. ”

"Arthur, don't you know that I have the right to knighthood?"

"Yes, Your Highness, I know. However, since the Crusades and the establishment of knighthood, knighthood has been given to young men over the age of 21. ”

"What if I insist on making Lady Isabel a knight?" By this time, Henry's face had become extremely ugly. The appearance of staring at the butler with silent eyes is really inconsistent with a 15-year-old boy.

"Your Highness, if you have to do this, I think... There is only one method that is not a way to satisfy you. Arthur felt the majesty of a nobility from the lord. He was no longer willing to gamble his future and position on a game he was sure to lose, and whispered.

Henry nodded, his previously cloudy face slowly changed to cloudy and sunny, and asked calmly, "What method?" ”

Arthur glanced at the unbridled lord and said, "I think that Lady Isabel can be made a knight in your domain. However, her knighthood will only be recognized by your serfs, commoners, and your knights and sergeants. ”

"Well, I'll admit it's a last resort. Well, although the king, the royal family, and the government will not recognize Isabel as a knight, as long as my people do. ”

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Henry felt that since he had made up his mind to make Isabel a knight, he should wait until Isabel had fully learned the skills of knighthood before conferring on her. Either way, at least let Isabel's knighthood be recognized by his people.

Inviting Isabel to a fox hunt was just an excuse for Jacob Wycliffe, Earl of Lancashire. His real purpose was to show off his countdom, deep pockets, and enviable territory in front of this young, beautiful, and intelligent "country girl". In this way, the selfish desire to further possess Isabel's person and heart is achieved.

However, what Jacob didn't know was that as an earl, he was no different from the rich children of the United States in the eyes of Isabel. No, there are still differences, and they are big differences.

In the life of that former Navy SEAL member in the United States, the famous "Playboy King", dollars, mansions, luxury sports cars, and pets of African lions were at most his appetizers. And a large group of sexy beauties without clothes, playing all kinds of firearms, and playing all kinds of crazy extreme sports are the main dishes of this rich man's son.

Therefore, Jacob's aristocratic life is not at all comparable with the life of the young and wealthy "aristocracy" of later America. Moreover, there is little comparison between two rich young men who are hundreds of years apart.

Today, the Duke of Richmond, the organizer of the hunting season, did not take part in the hunt. So, the hunt that began in the afternoon did not last long before it ended. While the other nobles rode together and chatted with each other, Jacob rode beside Isabel.

Jacob, who was in an unusually good mood, rode his horse and said leisurely, "Lady Isabe, do you feel it?" How warm the sun is today, it even makes my mood change from bad to good. ”

Isabel squinted at him and snorted, "Yes, I do feel the temperature of the sun." It's just that the sun doesn't seem to come out at the right time. ”

"Ma'am, you'll get used to the weather here after a few years of spending more time in the north. Uh, ma'am, if I told you a secret, would you keep it for me? ”

"My lord, I'm not sure I'll be able to keep your secret. You should know to whom I swore allegiance at the surrender ceremony. ”