In a previous conversation, Matthew Bisle unexpectedly received a more important news: the married woman in front of him actually knew the daughter of the magistrate. Judging by what she talked to herself, it seems that there is a friendly partnership between her, as a civilian, and Isabel Walton, who holds the title of "Miss".

Perhaps, this civilian woman can be used to pose a certain threat to the enemy who killed her son. If the other party does not compromise with him because of a civilian woman, he can also use this woman's civilian status in exchange for his own and his accomplices' chance to escape.

Driven by this thought, Matthew did not hesitate to let his accomplice co-trap Sally Cooper. Unexpectedly, under the pressure of the enemy, he had to portray himself and his accomplices as a group of devout Catholics who had changed their ways. Moreover, a nobleman was concocted to rescue them.

In the blink of an eye, a very useful human shield turned into a piece of stinking pork, which was a pity to discard and could not be of any use in the hand. Matthew can only confront the enemy with a hypocritical smile while thinking about how to dispose of the hostages.

In the end, he came up with only two possibilities. First, kill Isabel in the process of confronting her, but this will completely expose himself and his accomplices. Second, if she releases the woman, she will probably prove to Isabel that she has coerced her.

While Matthew was still fiercely thinking about what to do with Sally, his enemies found a flaw in the accomplices behind him. Isabel noticed that there was something wrong with the two thieves who looked like hired men, and that the two seemed to be holding one of them hostage. And in front of this person stood a somewhat tall man and blocked her view.

Now, she was completely sure that Matthew and his gang had taken hostages to escape their capture. Matthew's lies can be ignored because the men have broken the law in the jurisdiction of his father and Sir William. Now, it is up to the two magistrates and the security army to arrest this group of outlaws who have openly rebelled.

However, an evil thought came to my heart. She didn't want to let a stubborn bastard like Matthew continue to live in this world, and she decided to use her own methods to completely get rid of this bastard and his people. Of course, her methods are somewhat cruel and somewhat cold.

There was no need to negotiate any further, she stared at the two hostage-takers tightly, and glanced at Matthew with a smile, "Sir, no matter how cunning the fox is, he can't escape the eyes of the falcon." If you and your accomplices still want to live, let the hostages go. ”

"Well, you've seen through it." Matthew didn't expect his enemy's gaze to be so sharp, and turned his head to shout in the direction behind him, "Mates, bring our guests out." ”

Sally Cooper, an innocent civilian, walked out of the thieves' ranks with two arms of the thieves with two frightened eyes open when she heard Matthew's words. She had a premonition that something very, very bad was about to happen to her, and she hurriedly shouted at the thieves who were walking away on her way, "You bastards, do you remember what you promised me? ”

", Sally got caught by them." Isabel cursed under her breath when she saw her fellow civilians being carried out of the line by two thieves, and then looked at John beside her, "John, find me a longbow and a few arrows." ”

At this moment, three armed detachments mixed with light cavalry and sergeants quickly approached from the north side of the castle, and at the head of the horseback were the two magistrates of Sir Augustine and Sir William. For a time, the open space west of Richmond Castle was crowded with vigilantes in armor, swords, tomahawks, and hammers at their waists, armed with spears, hooked sickles, and halberds.

When John handed Isabel a longbow and a quiver full of arrows, he excitedly watched the nearby vigilantes shouting, "Godmother, you can catch everyone this time." ”

"Everyone? John, I doubt they will be so small in number, they must have a base camp. Isabel whispered as she strapped her quiver to her back.

"Base camp? Godmother, you're going to their base camp......"

"Well, we must get rid of all of these thieves, and not a single one will be left."

The two magistrates rode up to Isabel's side, observed the gang of thieves in the confrontation with Isabel, and jumped off the horse, and Isabel took John and William Parr up to salute the two judges. Sir William pressed his hand on the hilt of his saber at his waist and asked her, "Your Excellency, what is the situation now?" ”

Matthew's accomplices were frightened when they saw several large security forces suddenly coming. A more composed accomplice glanced at the vigilantes who were on standby, and quietly asked Matthew, "What now?" There are more and more of them, and I'm afraid it's hard for us to get out again. ”

Matthew pulled out his hand and sword at his waist and looked at Sally's back, "We'll use this hostage to rush out." ”

"This woman? Chief, a commoner is not as good as a sheep that can grow wool in the eyes of these people. ”

"You won't understand. I tell you, this woman and my enemy are good companions. I am confident that my enemy will never watch her companion be killed. ”

"Are you so sure?"

"We'll see."

The two magistrates looked at each other in contemplation after listening to Isabel's account. Sir William stroked his bushy beard and said calmly, "Miss, do you mean to let these people out of the county first, and then arrest them all when they find their base camp?" ”

Isabel turned to look at Sally, who was being held by the coercion, and then at Sir William, "Your Excellency, only by arresting all these people can we ensure the peace of this county. Magistrates in neighbouring Yorkshire towns will also be grateful for their hard work. ”

Sir Augustine also felt that his daughter's words had some truth, but he had a question in mind, "My son, how can these men find their base camp when they leave the county and go to any place where they commit wrongdoing?" ”

Isabel smiled, "When they're gone, I'll take a chance to grab a thief and force out where their base camp is." ”

When John heard this, he hurriedly asked in surprise, "Your Excellency, are you going to arrest them personally?" ”

Sir Augustine glanced at his daughter, and when the two walked aside, Sir looked at her with a solemn face, "Son, this is too dangerous for you to go." ”