Chapter 470: Mission
It is a bayonet sword about 1 yard (about 0.91 meters) long, weighing about 2.5 pounds (about 2.28 pounds), with a simple Italian hoop gauntlet and a high-quality metal one-handed grip. From the scabbard to the gauntlet to the grip, there is a kind of graceful and arrogant nature from the English royal family.
The Tudor rose and French iris coats of arms adorning the scabbard, as well as the blue and gold intertwined in the grating, handguards and grips, make the sword even more sparkling and exquisite.
Isabel held the scabbard in her left hand, which was too beautiful to touch, and her right hand held the firm and reliable grip, and slowly pulled out the blade of the sword to look at it, "Won't you?" It looked very similar to the one given to me by the Earl of Surrey. ”
"Well, the sword that Henry VIII gave to his bastard must have been made in the Greenwich Royal Workshop."
"Cool, pretty! If you can bring it back to Dallas and sell it to the Met, it will definitely sell for a great price. ”
Then, she carefully placed the scabbard on her desk, and stabbed forward with her right hand flat on the blade, "The weight, the length, and the hilt are still satisfactory to me, but I don't know how to use it for self-defense or duel." ”
Retracting the sword momentum and pointing the tip of the sword upwards, the blade of the sword was erected and looked at it again, "The cross-section of the blade is very thick, and it may be more resistant to the gravitational blows of other weapons. ”
Then, she swung her sword in place, "The problem of the center of gravity is well solved, and the structure is very strong, but it is slightly weaker in terms of lightness and agility." ”
"The handguards are a little too simple. If it is used in actual combat, it must be used in conjunction with a left-handed dagger or dagger. ”
Retracted the sword, weighed it in his hand a few times and nodded with satisfaction, "It's a pity, this sword is too cool and beautiful!" If it is used for a duel, the other party will know that it is from the royal family when he looks at the coat of arms on the scabbard. ”
"God, this sword can only be used for collection."
"Bah... Bang... Bang! There was a soft knock at the door.
"Come in!" Isabel didn't even raise her head, but replied while admiring the blade of the sword.
The lock of the door was gently twisted, and the valet Eugene had just stepped his left leg into the door when he saw a saber with a sharp tip stabbed at his face......
Eugene was so frightened that he took several steps back until he reached the stone wall opposite the door. Pressed his back against the wall, he opened his eyes wide and said, "Your Excellency......"
"Hahaha... Got you! Isabel stood inside the door, smirking smirked as she retracted her sword.
Eugene let out a sigh of relief, and couldn't help but pat his chest and walked inside the door, "Your Excellency, I'm about to be scared to death by you. ”
Isabel Walton put her sword back into its scabbard, leaned against her desk with her arms folded over her chest and raised her chin at Eugene, "Say, is Your Highness looking for me?" ”
"Yes, Your Excellency, Your Highness, please go to Madame's room at once."
"The Duchess's room? Eugene, do you know what His Highness summoned me for? ”
"Your Excellency, I was outside the door when Your Highness was talking to Madame, so..."
"I see, wait a minute." Isabel turned and put the sword back in its case, then picked it up and placed it on the cupboard on the left side of the room. Turning to look at the manservant, "Eugene, let's go." ”
Outside the room of the Duchess Mary Fitzroy on the top floor, Isabel straightened her clothes and the saber at her waist while Eugene went in to make a report. Soon, Eugene walked out of the room and nodded at her, and said softly, "Your Excellency, Your Highness and Madame, please come in." ”
After Isabel saluted the Duke and Duchess of Richmond, Mary smiled and beckoned to her, "Come to me, Isabel." ”
"Yes, ma'am." When she came to Mary's side, Mary set her eyes on the saber at her waist, "Isabel, Your Highness told me that he gave you a saber. But what about the sword? ”
"Madam, the sword that Your Highness gave me... Too pretty, too eye-catching. So, I didn't wear it for the time being. ”
"It's just a sword, not a jewel. Even if it's jewelry, you should wear it to tell people who you are, who you are and what you are, right? ”
Isabel glanced sideways at Duke Shiman, who smiled and nodded without saying a word. She smiled again and promised the Duchess, "Yes, ma'am." When I returned, I wore the sword that His Highness had given me. ”
The conversation between the two ended, and the Duke of Richmond came to the window and turned to look at her, "Isabel, I have a task for you. ”
"Yes, Your Highness."
"I hope you will deliver ten falcons and one falconer to Skipton Castle to Lord and Lady Cumberland during the feast of the Epiphany."
"Skipton Castle? Lord Cumberland? Isabel secretly guessed, and immediately agreed, "Yes, Your Highness, do you have anything else you need me to convey to Lord Cumberland?" ”
The Duke of Richmond glanced at Lady Mary and then at her, "You can say that Madame and I thank Lord Cumberland and Lady Cumberland for the invitation. Now, Madame needs to recuperate quietly, and it is not suitable to travel far away. ”
"Recuperate? Is Mary pregnant? It doesn't look like it. Isabel nodded to the duke, "Yes, Your Highness." ”
"You can go to Leeds City to buy falcons and hire falconers, and you still have to pay for them from the butler."
"I see, Your Highness."
The Duke of Richmond saw that she had nothing to say, so he smiled at her with an apologetic smile and instructed, "Isabel, come back from Lord Cumberland's castle as soon as possible, and celebrate the feast of the Epiphany with Sir and Lady Sir." ”
Later, the Duke of Richmond told her about the Cumberland family and where Skipton Castle, where the family lived. Towards lunch, Isabel rode and led a riding horse to carry the sword box to the second guard station north of the castle.
When she entered the station, she found that all the guards were eating in the restaurant, so she had to lead the two horses into the stable and carry the sword box to the door of the restaurant. When Captain Peter saw her coming, he hurriedly left the table and came to her to salute, "Your Excellency, you didn't dine with Your Highness?" ”
Isabel searched the restaurant with her eyes, and when she saw who she was looking for, she just shook her head, "I'm here for lunch." After lunch, let William Parr, Baldwin and Fast come to me. ”
As soon as she walked into the restaurant, everyone's eyes were drawn to the sword box she was holding. At this time, the captain standing in front of her was even more impatient and curious, "Your Excellency, is this a saber?" ”