Jomanon Bill Tuttle, who was sturdy and strong and had a thick beard, said loudly: "My lord, my brother and his son, ordinary peasants who were loyal to the king and to the kingdom, were now slain in the royal realm under your jurisdiction. So, we desperately need you to help us find their killers. ”

Sir Roland didn't speak, but looked at the man in Tudor Renaissance costume standing next to the middle-aged man and said, "Mr. Springhall, as the magistrate of Lancashire, you must have a lot of business to attend to every day, right?" ”

The magistrate of the county, known as Springhall, looked at the administrator of the crown with some contempt and said seriously: "Sir, the brother and son of the parish clerk, Mr. Bill Tuttle, have been killed, is this not a case that urgently needs to be dealt with by me, the magistrate?" ”

"Well, it seems that this case of violence is indeed serious, and you need to pick it out of all the law and order cases in the whole of Lancashire and deal with it yourself. I don't have any opinion on that. ”

"Sir, do you think I'm biased in favor of the Tuttle family?"

"No, not what you think. After all, you are the most suitable person for the magistrate chosen by the king, so you have every right to do so. ”

The gentleman-born county magistrate, David Springhall, smiled at Bill, a parish clerk he knew, and said proudly, "Sir, yesterday five men on horseback were seen entering your castle. Now, I have some questions for these five people. ”

"No problem, Your Honor, I'll have five guests from Richmondshire in the living room to answer your questions."

"Sir, you mean Richmondshire?"

"Yes, when they came yesterday, I clearly saw that two of them had the coat of arms of the Duke of Richmond painted very clearly on their cloaks."

"Uh, okay. Mr. Tuttle and I will be waiting for them in your living room. ”

By the time the magistrate had finished speaking, Sir Augustine and his daughter had already arrived at Sir Roland's side. After the two saluted Sir Sir Hailing, Isabel glanced at the group of people and said to Sir Roland with a faint smile: "Sir, I seem to have heard someone talking about the Duke of Richmond just now, is that so?" ”

Roland Wadsworth had a faint sense of chilling anger creeping through the air. Steady his slightly restless mind, he said calmly, "Yes, Miss Isabel." Let me introduce you to the Honourable County Magistrate Springhall, and this is the parish clerk, Mr. Yomannon Tattle. ”

Sir then introduced the Augustinians to the magistrate and the parish clerk. Judge Springhall had heard the father-daughter name from his colleague, Baron Haswell, the county magistrate of Richmondshire. Now that the two of them were standing in front of him alive, he couldn't help but have a little willingness to observe each other carefully.

Sir Augustine Walton, one of the most trusted knights of the Duke of Richmond. It looked like the knight was showing some signs of aging. But his majestic figure, strong physique, and aristocratic temperament emanating from his body make people deeply feel the convincing and even terrifying mental state of Jazz.

Isabel Walton, daughter of Sir Augustine, was knighted by the Duke of Richmond and privy counsellor of the Duke's Court. How did such a young and elegant young lady, with a pure, innocent look, without anger or longing, become a quasi-knight? What's even more amazing is that the Duke also made her the Privy Counsellor of the Duke's Palace?

It's easy to understand how a young woman from a knightly family can become a would-be knight. It's just that what kind of ability she can take on the position of counselor of the Duke's Palace has made Judge Springhall very curious. This issue can be resolved in a later conversation, and for the time being, he needs to find the murderers of his brother and son for Mr. Yomanon Tuttle.

Judge Springhall smiled kindly and said to the two, "I really didn't expect that today I could meet the Duke of Richmond's most trusted knight, Sir Augustine. and Sir Jr's daughter, Miss Isabel. ”

Augustine, who maintained his jazz temperament, only replied softly, "Thank you, Your Excellency. ”

Isabel smiled lightly and said, "Your Excellency, surely you have heard of me and my father from somebody?" ”

"Yes, Miss Isabel. Moreover, I know that you are the Privy Counsellor of the Duke's Court. ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

"I'm sorry, Sir, Miss Isabel. I am here today to investigate the innocent murder of members of Mr. Yomannon's family. So, forgive me for being rude to you and your father. ”

"Of course, it is your right to investigate cases of violence."

Subsequently, people other than ordinary farmers and commoners entered the castle drawing-room. Isabel, who was sitting next to Augustine, whispered, "Father, let me settle this matter." ”

Sir Roland, seated on the throne, held a glass of wine from his servant Rundard, and watched nonchalantly as the case was about to begin. Just then, Robert Althorp, a London lawyer, appeared outside the living room and, out of the professionalism of a lawyer, joined the inquiry.

After taking a sip of the wine sent by the servant, Isabel said calmly: "Your Excellency, may I ask if this is a formal inquiry or an ordinary inquiry?" ”

David Springhall thought about it and said, "If it were a formal inquiry, my meeting with both of them would have taken place in the Magistrate's Court. ”

"Well, Your Excellency, what do you want to know?"

"Miss Isabel, did you, Sir Augustine and others discover any robbery, assault or violence on the way to Lancaster Castle?"

"Nope. My father and I only noticed some blood on the side of the road shortly after entering the Bowlan Forest. ”

The magistrate looked at Sir Augustine and said, "Is that so, sir? ”

Sir nodded, "Yes, Your Excellency." ”

Springhall turned to Isabel and said, "Miss, what do you think of the bloodstains?" ”

"Animals, domestic animals or people? It's all possible.

"Your Excellency, as far as I know, there are many cases of violence in the northern counties every day. Then there's the taverns, the illegal knightly athletics, the theft and the illegal begging of the landless beggars, all of which need to be handled by you or the other magistrates, right? ”

"Well, miss, it seems that you are well aware of the duties of the magistrate of the county. Well, my inquiry to you is over. ”