"Kid, you mean to say... Do you want to be an explorer or navigator who discovers new continents? After a year and a half of getting along and getting to know each other, Augustin Walton still had some difficulty understanding his adopted daughter's leapfrog thinking.

"Oh, no. Oh yes, yes, yes. Sir know, you know, after my parents died of the plague, my dream was to be a navigator around the world. Isabel said in the end, getting more and more excited.

"Circumnavigating the world? Child, your ideals remind me of that famous Venetian trip to the East. However, are these nautical matters directly related to your upcoming trip to Lancaster Castle? ”

"Hell, I almost forgot to talk about that." Isabel muttered, "Father, while the Portuguese and Spaniards brought back shiploads of gold, silver, jewelry, spices, ivory, and pepper, we were slipping step by step into the abyss of the wars of religion. ”

"Son, although I don't know which Catholic or Protestant religion is the religion of the people, it is indeed a thorny issue that needs to be solved urgently." Augustine had no choice but to say everything he could think of.

Isabel smiled and said, "Father, I'm just talking, I know that the kingdom can't do those things at the moment. ”

Augustine nodded to his adopted daughter: "Son, what you said about exploration, sailing, or trading with other countries, I believe that one day it will come true. ”

"Thank you, father. Well, since you want to go with me, then you have to follow my orders, okay? ”

"Of course. Don't forget, child, I am a knight who loves my homeland and bravely faces my enemies. ”

Afterwards, Isabel and the others returned to the meeting room and discussed carefully with Francis and others about some means of communication, where and when to transmit information. At this time, Francis asked a question: "Your Excellency, if we meet a thief......"

Francis was about to go on when he found Sir Augustine Walton standing beside the Privy Counsellor without saying a word. Isabel glanced at Sir and said to him, "The problem of thieves is up to me and Sir to solve, and it is your duty not only to protect Mr. Althorp, but also not to delay his journey." ”

Sir nodded and said, "Your Excellency, Mr. Althop has not had much time to settle the question of the route after he has travelled to Westmoreland and Cumberland to the north. ”

Isabel pondered and said, "It's okay, we can set off before Francis and the others and solve the troubles on the road." ”

The next morning, the two men arrived at the Duke of Richmond's castle on their respective horses, carrying weapons, armor, food, drinking water, a change of clothes, urgently needed items, and two horses. Henry, following the plan he had made with Isabel, had the London lawyer stay until after lunch before he was allowed to leave for Lancaster Castle in Lancashire.

Although there was no clear answer from the Duke of Richmond until the time of departure, Robert was grateful for Henry's "hospitality". When Henry, who was followed by the butler and personal servant, came out of the main building, he smiled and said, "Mr. Althorp, I will seriously consider what you said. You should know that if you fail, it's not just a matter of losing your title and territory. ”

Robert said gratefully, "Thank you very much Your Highness for your hospitality. Rest assured, Your Highness, I will be sure to convey to you the opinions of the other nobles, knights, and squires at the end of the trip. ”

"Well, I'll wait for your good news. Well, sir, for the safety of your life on your journey, I have assigned four would-be knights and two servants to escort you until the end of your journey. ”

"Thank you very much Your Highness for your help to me. I believe that when the people learn the purpose of my trip to the north, they will not become hostile to me. ”

"Sir, this is the north, and there are many places where the people are not as warm and hospitable as you think."

"Your Highness, I believe that what you say is true, but I feel that at this moment I need this spirit and strength to bravely resist the enemy to protect our faith."

"Sir's words made me feel the power of God, and I believe that God will finally be on the side of justice."

As they spoke, the two of them had reached the stairs outside the main building. Dressed in full quasi-lancer armor and equipped with a variety of weapons, food, and drinking water, Francis and the other four men were already leading their horses in a column to stand at the bottom of the stairs.

A sturdy, eye-catching young servant loyal to Henry waited quietly in front of Robert after bringing him a war horse. Henry smiled and said, "Sir, please get on your horse." ”

After Robert bowed, he looked at the others and said with a smile: "Your Highness, I wonder why His Excellency the Privy Counsellor did not come?" ”

"Bastard, you still want to pursue Isabel? If it weren't for the rebellion, I would have let you die by my sword. Henry's heart kept muttering, but with an uncaring smile on his face, he said, "The consultant has a lot of work to do every day. Of course, I told her that her husband was leaving Richmondshire today. ”

Still wearing a silk shirt underneath, a leather cornice on the outside, leggings and high riding boots, and a knight's sword, Isabel rode leisurely in front of the crowd. When he jumped off the horse, he saluted Henry and looked at Robert and said, "Sir, are you leaving Richmondshire today?" ”

In an instant, a feeling arose in Robert's mind that he didn't want to leave. He smiled and nodded at Isabel and said, "Yes, Your Excellency." As much as I didn't want to leave Nottingham Castle, God was calling me to accomplish something more important. ”

"Well, sir, be careful along the way. Every day at sunset, you want to stay in a safe place as much as possible. ”

"I understand, Your Excellency. I will return to the South with the instructions of the people of the North. ”

As Robert left the castle gates, Francis and the other six saluted Henry and Isabel and then rode away behind the London lawyer. Henry stared at Robert's figure and said to the advisor as he let the others leave, "Isabel, you know this guy likes you, does he?" ”

Isabel pursed her lips and said, "yes." Since he didn't say it, I assumed I didn't know about it. ”

"I really want to kill this bastard lawyer with a sword in the dueling arena."

"Henry, are you serious? Don't let the blood of a second-rank person taint your sword. ”

"What do you mean?"

Isabel glanced at Henry, and the two strolled down the road in front of the main building. She whispered to Henry, "Don't worry, the king will cut off his head for you." ”

Henry was stunned for a moment and immediately became happy, and said with a smile: "Does the king also want to cut off the head of my rival for me?" ”

"Henry, what the king wants to cut off is the head of the rebel."

"Isabel, does the king really want to use force to suppress the rebellion this time?"

"Of course, this is a rebellion, this is the most serious provocation to the royal power."

"Well, what about me? And what about the other nobles of the North? ”

Isabel looked at the royal duke and said, "Believe me, the calm north will never be calm again." ”