Since there were no toiletries such as soap, body soap, bath bombs or bath towels that could remove oil, sweat and excess skin exfoliation from the skin by the industrial techniques developed in later generations, Isabel Walton could only slowly rub her skin with her fingers.

As she rubbed it, she pondered how to answer the question posed by Jazz's second daughter. Glancing at Euphemia, who was sitting on the shore and staring at her intently, she smiled and said, "Because I am a commoner woman from the Principality of Andorra and has no noble family background, His Royal Highness the Duke will be very generous and very kind to give me some gifts. ”

Euphemia pouted, tilted her head, and said, "Your answer can be considered an explanation. However, when you received the gifts from His Highness, did you ever think that these things did not correspond to your identity? ”

"Identity? My status as your father's knightly squire can't I accept these gifts? ”

"Of course it's acceptable to be an acolyte. Although I have never heard of or seen that a person who has not long been a knight's squire can receive so many gifts from a lord. ”

"Now, don't you see it, do you hear me?"

The childish Euphemia tries to make a splash with her foot and hit her opponent, but she is still some way away from Isabel sitting in the water. So, when he put his foot back in the water, he said to her, "Isabel, you think you have made the best explanation, but I'm still not satisfied." Now, please answer me, are you a young, beautiful woman? ”

At this time, Isabel had understood her subtext and said lightly, "Of course." Effie, do you want to say that I, as an acolyte, can accept these gifts? But I'm a young girl at the same time, and I can't accept these gifts for knights? ”

"That's right. Isabel, you're so right, that's what I mean. ”

"Effie, there's one more thing I want to tell you, the surrender ceremony took place this morning."

"I know, my dad told me and my mom. What makes me even more incredulous is that it is not surprising that you have expressed your submission to His Highness, but His Highness has granted you a spear. I thought, you know what that means. ”

After a simple bath, Isabel swam back to shore. When he came ashore, he took the garment from the maid and said, "Perhaps the Duke would prefer to see me with a spear in my hand or wielding a sword of thorns." ”

Euphemia stood up, shook the water from his feet, and said with a sigh: "My God, does he need everyone around him to be his knights?" ”

On the way back to Asker's Manor, Euphemia finally connected all the questions. As he walked, he said to Isabel, "I guess Your Highness must like you very much." Otherwise, it would not have been possible to give you so many gifts so generously. However, he doesn't seem to mean that to your gift. ”

Isabel laughed and said, "Are you saying that red-haired boy should give me some corsets that accentuate women's curves, gorgeous tugs that make the lower body look fuller, or dazzling jewelry?" ”

Euphemia suddenly laughed, nodded and said, "That's true. Well, that redhead kid?! Isabel, it is a very rude act for you to call Your Highness so, and you lack the respect you deserve for Your Highness. ”

"Really? But he's just a boy with red hair. ”

"Hahaha, you're right. Redhead kid?! ”

"Alright, Effie, only the two of us know about this, okay?"

"Let me think about it. Unless you promise me some gifts, I'll be able to keep this secret that only the two of us know. ”

"Well, as long as it is in this era, I will give it to you."

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According to the knightly system, a knight squire needs to follow the knight's wife for about seven years of study and life before officially becoming a knight's squire. During this time, the acolytes not only had to bring food and water to the knights and their families, but also cleaned the courtyard and did some simple gardening work.

While engaging in service work, he received education from the knight's wife on the manners, etiquette, and rules of behavior of knights, as well as cultural knowledge, singing, and playing musical instruments.

The learning of knightly skills is mainly reflected in learning how to use various weapons such as spears, clubs, bows and arrows, shields, etc.; Conduct a certain amount of riding training every day, and master the art of maneuvering openings to attack enemies on the back of a fast running horse. In addition to this, the acolytes must also receive important religious and moral education, and they must confess with the adults every day, attend Mass, and participate in various religious festivals.

Sir Augustine had been Lord of Asker Manor for less than a decade, so his wife, Antonia Walton, had almost never served as a teacher of knightly etiquette to any of the boys. Now, Isabel's arrival has made her desperate to become a teacher of chivalric etiquette. To be precise, she prefers to teach her the lady etiquette that she taught to her second daughter, Euphemia.

Elobel was not averse to learning some of the manners of the ladies of the era, but she was now a knightly squire, not a lady in an aristocratic family. Therefore, the focus that requires her to study hard is the "Seven Skills of Knights" and knightly etiquette.

As she did at the U.S. Naval Academy, she needed to build a solid foundation of military skills to survive in the country, including military courses, leadership courses, naval weapons systems courses, naval engineering courses, and many other subjects.

When she arrived at Jazz's study, Antonia was already waiting there. Isabel stood at the appointed distance and saluted Madame Sir and said, "Good evening, Madame Sir." ”

After Antonia returned the salute, she stared at her with a motherly smile and said slowly, "Isabel, come here." ”

Isabel sat at her desk as Antonia walked up to her and gently stroked her brown shoulder-length curls. He touched her clothes again, and said in a voice full of maternal affection: "Isabel, your clothes seem to be thinner, can you adapt to the weather in the northern region?" ”

Isabel smiled and nodded, "Not bad, Lady Sir." I am satisfied with the fact that I have plenty of food, endless ales and wines, and a good rest in my room. ”

"Son, so you're satisfied? Don't forget that you're a knightly squire of the Sir and there's a lot more to learn. ”

"Yes, Madame Sir. I don't think a person can survive in this country and this society in the future if he doesn't study hard. ”

"You're right, kid. Sir tell me that today you have received many gifts from Your Highness. ”

"Yes, Madame Sir. Presumably, His Royal Highness the Duke is desperately hoping that I can become a qualified knight. ”

Antonia shook her head, sighed and said, "You stupid boy, how could His Highness want you to become a knight?" You're a girl! Even if you learn all the etiquette and skills of knighthood, you will not be able to be canonized as a knight. ”