The three security forces brought by the two magistrates, as well as one that Isabel had previously deployed, had completed the battle mission against Matthew and his accomplices. With the judge's order, all the armed security personnel can completely arrest this gang of 20 to 30 thieves.

Perhaps mistaken by anger, or perhaps influenced by a panicked accomplice, Matthew Bisle didn't even see that the other party had deliberately let him go. Driven by the force of dozens of cavalry of the security army, Matthew and his men mounted their horses and fled hastily to the stone bridge to the east of the clearing.

A commotion, portrayed as an open rebellion, ended unexpectedly. Isabel Walton glanced in the direction in which Matthew and the others were fleeing, and handed the longbow and quiver to a sergeant. Then, William Parr was called over, "William, now I need you to drive them out of the county with the vigilantes, and keep an eye out where they are fleeing. Be careful not to let Matthew's men find you. ”

William nodded in agreement, and she continued to give a new order, "You wait for me near the county border after you arrive at His Highness's hunting grounds in the south of the county. ”

When the other party turned to leave, Isabel stopped the other again, "If you can, catch another thief, and make sure you force him to tell the location of their base camp." ”

After William Parr left, she called John Neville again, "John, now you go to the garrison of the 2nd Guards at once, and ask Captain Peter to give you 20 of the best cavalry. Then, you bring someone to your Highness's castle to find me. ”

When all was arranged, Isabelle Walton was about to say goodbye to the two magistrates when she saw Carl, who was still by her side. Carl Fawkes, who had gone through all this, probably didn't remember the purpose of coming to the Lord's Castle today, and just looked at each other in silence with hopeful eyes.

Isabel walked a few steps away from him and smiled slightly, "Carl, do you still want to duel me now?" ”

Karl pursed his lips and smiled, shaking his head, "No, Your Excellency, what just happened... Well, I don't know how to say what I'm seeing.

"It's fun, it's much more fun than duels. That's what you probably said to me, I guess? ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, you said it very well."

"Karl, work hard for your family. Believe me, in a few years you too can become a respected magistrate and use the powers given to you by His Majesty the King to catch those who are wrongdoers. ”

Karl blinked, looking at her in disbelief, "Your Excellency, this... Is this true? ”

Isabel nodded, and whispered, "Karl, did you know that Sir William was a gentleman in the county before he assumed the post of magistrate. ”

"I am very grateful for your magnanimity, Your Excellency. Your Excellency, I am going home, even though I have not been able to avenge my father today. ”

At this time, Isabel was in a good mood and made another joke, "Carl, why don't we make another agreement that you will have a duel with me when you become a yoman or a gentleman." ”

Of course, there is also one of her civilian companions, Sally Cooper, who needs her attention. Looking at the magistrates, duke's court guards, and sheriffs standing behind and near Isabelle, Sally seemed to have a lot to say to her noble lady companion.

Isabel grinned softly and opened her arms to hug her partner, "Sally, are you alright?" Are there any injuries? ”

Sally, who was born in a commoner family, was hugged by a noble lady with "pure aristocratic blood", and when the other party let go of her arm, she hurriedly lowered her head slightly, and held the two skirt corners with a crimson face and bowed. After saluting, he looked up at the other with a smile on his face, "Miss Isabel, I'm fine, I thought these thieves wanted to kill me." ”

"Don't worry, it's okay now." There was more important business for Isabel to do, and she had to say to Sally apologetically, "Uh, Sally, go home quickly, I'll come to see you at the wine house." ”

Sally stared at the other person's face and nodded, "I understand, miss, you have to be careful. ”

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Isabel mounted her horse and hurried back to Richmond Castle, where she needed to report to the Duchess everything that had happened today. In addition, she has to prepare for a raid on the base camp of Matthew's gang.

"Madam, Miss Isabel is here." The valet standing outside the door of the parlor walked in and reported to the Duchess.

"Let her in." The Duchess rose from her chair and commanded with a serious expression.

Isabel, who had slightly straightened her costume and sword, walked into the parlor and stood in the manservant's seat to greet Duchess Mary, who was standing in front of her in front of her lady's seat. When Mary saw her coming, she hurriedly walked down the stairs in front of the throne and came to her, "Isabel, tell me quickly, how is it now?" Have you arrested all those rebels? ”

Isabel looked around the parlor and saw no one but Mary's two valets. With a relaxed expression on his face, he looked squarely at the Duchess and smiled softly, "Mary, all the troubles are solved, except for one. ”

"What do you mean? There's no one else here, just say whatever you want. ”

"I'm talking about the trouble, it's this gang of thieves. Mary, I need to make a trip out of the county now to get rid of the trouble once and for all. ”

The more Mary listened, the more confused she became, and walked to the row of retainers' seats on the right side of the center of the parlor. As he sat down, he looked up at each other, "Isabel, I don't understand what you mean. But your look tells me that I don't need to worry about thieves, do I? ”

Isabel walked over to the empty seat next to Mary and turned to sit down, crossed her legs and supported her chin with her hands, "Mary, I'll tell you everything." ”

When she said everything, Mary's expression was no longer as solemn as before, and she just looked at her with a smile, "How did you know that this gang of thieves has a base camp?" ”

Isabel pursed her lips, "Since the release of these men at the Abbey, I believe they will continue to steal, loot, and kill passers-by on their journey in order to survive." And because the thieves showed up in the county today, dressed very nicely, I very much suspect that they have a base camp. ”

Mary listened quietly to her and nodded, "You intend to catch all the thieves and send them to the magistrate's court to put them on trial by your father and Sir William?" ”

Isabel said calmly, "Since they have repented of their sins with all their hearts, it is better for them to return to God." ”