At this time, two male nobles dressed in gorgeous and bright colors with distinctive aristocratic costumes, and the whole person looked neat and generous, holding wine glasses and chatting quietly in the living room of the main building of the castle.

On the surface, Viscount Darlington-Lambert Swift seems to be getting a little excited and happy for the upcoming "Duke of Richmond Hunting Season". Sitting across from him was Baron Haswell, Oliver McGuinness, smiling and flattering the hereditary nobleman who was only one level above him.

Although the Swift family's hereditary titles and domains did not make a deep impression on the noble families in the northeast of England, the military strength of him and another nobleman, Viscount Carlisle, should not be underestimated, so that other northern hereditary nobles had to pay attention to them.

Since the Hundred Years' War, Lamberton Swift and his family have been stationed at Darlington Castle northeast of Richmondshire. Another family closely associated with the Swift family is the Harrison family who are stationed at Carlisle Castle on the border between England and Scotland. These two old northern nobles, who wielded military power and were married, formed a solid military defense line for England against Scotland.

Born into an orthodox aristocratic family, Lamberton Swift, who had aristocratic blood, looked at Baron Haswell with contempt, who was sitting not far from him. He had a reason to do so, for the stocky, broad-eyed Baron Haswell had neither noble blood nor a prominent aristocratic family background.

The fat-faced Oliver McGuinness was able to become a nobleman and serve as a magistrate in Richmondshire, all thanks to his background as a large landowner. It was precisely because his Majesty needed the help of the new nobility and the high officials loyal to the king in the implementation of the king's autocracy that he was able to enter the ranks of the nobles.

With a smile on his face and a heartfelt respect for every nobleman above him or a fellow baron, Oliver certainly knew what Viscount Darlington thought of him. Although his birth was not so noble, and the title of nobility was not hereditary, he could build his confidence in other ways to stand up to the old nobles of the North.

The punishment of vagrants, the resettlement of laborers, the collection of relief taxes, the maintenance of law and order, and the administration of local administration and judicial affairs are all powers conferred on McGuinness by His Majesty the Honorable King. Although Darlington Castle and its domains, where Viscount Darlington lived, were not under his jurisdiction, he believed that the day was not far off to teach these arrogant, old-fashioned nobles a good lesson.

From the mouths of some wanderers who were captured and punished by his sergeants, he was surprised to get a message related to Viscount Darlington. The wanderers said in unison that when they came to the territory of Darlington Castle, the lords who were stationed at Darlington Castle would help them generously out of Catholic teachings. Later, some new wanderers told him the same thing.

Oliver was well aware that the nobles, the lords, in Darlington Castle were Viscount Darlington, Lamberton Swift. But why did he risk being punished by His Majesty the King to entertain the wandering peasants? Is it just sympathy, or is it for some other ulterior motive?

Through some investigation, Oliver gradually discovered that Viscount Darlington not only openly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Reformation implemented by Henry VIII, but also had a lot of dealings with other old nobles and church members in various ways. In particular, after the passage of the "Supreme Act" and the "Treason Act" by Parliament this year, these old nobles have become more and more closely connected with the church people.

Of course, he had no way of knowing what these old nobles, Catholic church people had gathered all day to talk about, what they planned to do. But one thing he was sure of was that the nobles and clergy must have been planning something big about to happen. It's just that he doesn't have any substantial evidence to prove that these people have the intention of rebellion. Therefore, he has not yet reported these matters to his immediate superior, the Privy Councillor.

As for the Duke of Richmond who will be met today, Oliver definitely respects and likes it from the bottom of his heart. Although the red-haired young duke was only the illegitimate son of His Majesty the King and did not qualify for the throne, he was almost equal to the Knight Mordred, the illegitimate son of the great legendary King Arthur.

Being able to attach to His Majesty's illegitimate son and establish a good relationship with a great nobleman with royal blood will have an unexpected effect on Oliver and his family in the future. It is not difficult to imagine that, starting with his eldest son and eldest grandson, the Maguinness family will march into the true nobility of England with their heads held high.

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How could the young Duke Henry Fitzroy know the respective intentions of the two nobles, now he only knew that these two guys had come at the wrong time. It would have been possible to come earlier or later, why singled it out when he had the first one-on-one conversation with Isabel Walton.

As Henry walked briskly into the parlor with his hands behind his back and a straight face, the two nobles stood up and saluted him almost simultaneously. Henry nodded coldly at the two nobles, then walked to his main seat in the living room and sat down. Eugene, the valet, obediently brought him a glass of red wine, and Henry took a sip and put it down.

Glancing at the two nobles sitting on both sides, he said lightly: "Lord Darlington, Lord Haswell, it is hard for me to imagine the purpose of your coming to Nottingham Castle in late autumn, especially today when the hours of sunshine are shortening. ”

Lamberton looked at the young duke in surprise and said gently and sincerely, "Duke, have you forgotten that the annual 'Duke of Richmond's hunting season' is about to begin?" ”

Oliver leaned over and sat down in his chair, leaned out a little more and smiled, "Duke, because of the shortening of daylight hours, you should cherish your afternoon time to do what you like. ”

Holding his chin with his right hand, Heng looked at the baron and said, "Lord Haswell, you're right, maybe I'm in too much of a hurry. ”

"Duke, what are you going to do in the middle of the night?"

"Nothing. Two lords, have you come to talk to me today about the hunting season that is about to begin? ”

Lamberton leaned back in his chair and said gently, "Yes, Duke." You were young at this time last year, so you didn't go on the hunt. This year, however, is different, and this year you can hunt your favorite fox. ”

Oliver catered to Henry's mood and whispered, "Duke, compared with you in previous years, you have made great progress in both strength and hunting skills. I'm sure you'll be crowned the most populous fox hunter this year. ”