He has more wealth than a knight or a gentleman's family, a wealth of overseas sailing experience that most people do not have, and a clear and unambiguous business acumen. He was a councillor of the town of Plymouth granted a charter by King Henry VIII, and twice represented Plymouth in Parliament as a member of the House of Commons.

As the special status and role of the two estates of nobility and clergy were gradually weakened, and under the Renaissance and the Reformation led by Henry VIII, the aspiring Captain William Hawkins longed to get rid of the second estate, hoping that he and the Hawkins family would receive more knowledge and education, and thus step into the ranks of the "superior people".

Today, he is very wealthy, and his lifestyle and official positions are not very different from those of nobles, knights, and gentlemen, and even the clothes and decorations on his body have long since become quasi-gentlemanly. However, this only allowed others to praise his appearance, and what really fascinated him was how to cultivate a chivalrous demeanor or aristocratic demeanor and be a cultured person.

Grooming and clothing should be kept neat; Words and deeds should be polite, elegant and generous; Respect women, and maintain courtesy in front of nobles, noblewomen, and ladies; Cannot scratch or lean against a pillar when standing in front of anyone; not to sit down until you have asked them to sit down; When eating, you should appear elegant and reserved, and not appear to be gobbling up; When traveling, walk nobly and solemnly. In addition, they often attend religious events held at the church.

Of course, there were times when Captain Hawkins was a little tired of following these etiquettes. However, when he incorporated these etiquettes into his food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, he felt that he was no longer a seafaring adventurer, sailor, pirate, and merchant. Especially when others praised him for his upbringing, he felt very proud and confident.

Now, the illegitimate prince of Henry VIII, the Duke of Richmond, who had the highest title, actually appeared in the house of his domain. Captain Hawkins immediately became a little agitated at the thought of this. However, the reason why the man sent by the great nobleman was in his house was because of the trouble caused by his two sailors. not only ran into the people sent by the great nobles, but also lost his face.

Suddenly stopped his two feet slowly ascending the stairs, and suddenly turned his head and glared at the middle-aged manservant viciously, "Richard did tell you that it was my two sailors who collided with the men sent by the Duke of Richmond?" ”

The middle-aged manservant didn't dare to look at the angry patriarch of the family with his eyes, so he just swallowed and muttered, "Uh, yes, the detailed process of the collision... Your brother did not say. ”

"Where's those two bastards?" Captain Hawkins' voice was raised a bit again.

"It's been tied up and thrown in the stable." The middle-aged manservant agreed, a little afraid to see the patriarch angry.

"Well, if I and the whole family don't get this guest's forgiveness, immediately throw these two bastards into the sea until their bodies float to the surface!"

"Yes, Patriarch."

Captain Hawkins stared at the middle-aged manservant with a submissive look, and said angrily and funny, "Remember, call me Mr. or Captain." ”

The valet raised his eyelids and glanced at him quickly, "Yes, sir. ”

"Go inform Richard, and I'll say I'm back."

"Yes, sir."

Captain Hawkins let out a sigh of relief, steadied himself, and after revisiting all the etiquette, he continued to stride with a few attendants towards the parlor on the second floor. At this time, the captain's brother Richard was sitting in the parlor with Isabel, the eldest daughter of Baron Walton, drinking and chatting.

When the two of them had just talked about the family's trade with the Portuguese colonizers in Brazil, the middle-aged manservant walked into the living room quickly, bowed to the two of them, straightened up his upper body and said cautiously: "Sir, the patriarch is back." ”

"yes, I see." Richard Hawkins nodded, smiled and looked at Isabel sitting opposite, "Miss, my brother is back."

Isabel gracefully put down her glass and looked at the smiling Richard, "Sir, I see." ”

When Captain Hawkins walked to the door of the parlor, he stopped to straighten out his clothes, and then turned to look at one of his attendants, "My clothes look fine, right?" ”

The attendant glanced at the captain, "No problem. ”

"Alright, let's go in." Captain Hawkins took a deep breath and calmly walked into the parlor with his entourage. As soon as he entered the hall, his brother Richard stood up from his seat and nodded to him, "William, you're back." ”

"Hmm," the captain nodded in agreement, and looked at Isabel on the left, who was still seated on her left. For a moment, he was a little stunned, and blinked twice, "What's the matter?" How can it be a young lady? ”

Isabel saw William Hawkins' stunned appearance and smiled reservedly, "Captain Hawkins, is there some surprise?" ”

The captain immediately came to his senses, walked up to Isabel with a smile and bowed slightly, "Good day, miss." I'm Captain Hawkins and you're ......"

At this time, Beard Smith, who was standing on Isabel's side, said aloud, "Captain, this is Miss Isabel, eldest daughter of Lord Walton of Kirrington, Yorkshire, and Privy Counsellor to the Duke of Richmond. ”

"God above, why is this young lady's title so long? What should I call her? Captain Hawkins muttered to himself as he pricked up his ears to listen.

Seeing that the captain looked like he was about to speak, Isabel still smiled reservedly, "Sir, you can call me 'Your Excellency' or my title 'Miss Isabel'. ”

"Oh, uh, Miss Isabelle, I was right back from the town hall after Richard sent to tell me what had happened in the afternoon, and you... And your people have not been violated, right? ”

"Actually, sir, I'm not surprised that your sailors would do such a thing."

"Oh...? Miss, do you mean...? ”

Richard wondered how his brother, the patriarch of the family and a member of the city council, would stand and talk to the guests all the time. Could it be that he had been sitting on horseback for too long to sit down? Richard saw that his brother didn't sit down, and he didn't sit down either, but coughed lightly, "William, sit down and talk again." ”

Captain Hawkins hurriedly looked at his brother on the side, frowned and quietly spit out a word, "Wait." ”

Isabel immediately understood what the captain meant, and shook her head, "Sir, you can sit down and talk to me again." ”