Herbert and Conrad, two would-be knights, trotted side by side on the hard road to clear the way for the Privy Counsellor of the Duke's Palace behind him. Isabel Walton, who was the advisor, followed with a solemn look on the war horse Onix.

At this time, she was thinking about a more serious and thorny problem, how to appease the fourth group of people, who were at the bottom of society, accounting for more than 90% of the county's population. In the daily lives of this fourth group of people, consisting of hired hands, poor farmers, merchants, tenant farmers and craftsmen, the Catholic faith has occupied the sacred place of their religious beliefs and practices for centuries.

Isabelle's mind pondered: "If these people listen to Robert's rebellious words, they will inevitably form a large and numerous rebel force that cannot be underestimated." ”

"Repression by force? No, it would cause even more public outrage. Perhaps they will wake up to the fact that the mob has captured Nottingham Castle and captured Henry, the young duke. ”

"As for whether he will be punished? The worst and worst outcome is that there will certainly be a large group of stupid believers who will be instigated by Father Thomas to tie themselves to the cross and burn them at the stake to purify their souls! ”

"Even if there are good Samaritans who can help me escape at the stake, where will my safe house be? Scotland? Ireland? Or do you choose to flee to Europe? ”

"Damn, damn it! How did I come across the most famous rebellion in British history? ”

"Perhaps, this is an opportunity?! A chance to change your fate? ”

While thinking about it, the war horse Onix had already carried her to the castle gate of Nottingham Castle. Herbert, who was walking in front, suddenly turned around, pointed to the church in the distance in front of her right and said to her: "Your Excellency, look, there are many people gathered in front of the front door of the church of Nazareth!" ”

"Fuck it, this son of a bitch lawyer really did it to these people!" Isabel scolded fiercely in her heart, but her face was unusually calm and glanced at Herbert and said, "Don't worry about them, go directly to the main building!" ”

As the group of three rode past the side of the church in Nazareth, the crowd gathered at the entrance of the church erupted in shouts and applause. Judging by the way they dressed and behaved, there were vendors who traded in the nearby bazaars, as well as simply-dressed clergy, daily hired workers, and artisans. On top of that, there are more poor farmers.

As the people who had been classified into the "Fourth Estate" focused on the southerner dressed as a merchant next to Father Thomas, Father Thomas, who was standing in front of the church, suddenly noticed Isabel and two would-be knights riding by.

However, the priest only followed the "European witch" who had become a privy counsellor in the ducal palace after only six months in Richmondshire. While the priest stared at the "witch" with hatred, Elobel Walton also raised his chin slightly, glancing coldly at the former enemy from the corner of his eye.

Just as Isabel was about to disappear from the priest's sight, Father Thomas quietly said something to the southerner beside him. When the southerner looked up and saw her, he immediately smiled and said loudly, "Good day, Your Excellency." ”

Isabel, who was on her horse, had to rein in her horse, and when she turned her gaze to the southerners, she nodded and said, "Good day, Mr. Lawyer." ”

As a result, the people gathered in front of the church turned around and saluted her. Isabel subconsciously touched the hilt of the knight's sword on her left waist, and glanced vigilantly at these humble and polite people who might become the fourth category of rebels. Suddenly, she felt that there must be some conspiracy behind the London lawyer's loud greetings in public.

She can't let herself fall into passivity, she must seize the opportunity to take the initiative. His gloomy face changed, and he smiled and said to the lawyer: "I am very grateful to you, Mr. Althorp, for providing me with such an opportunity to have the privilege of seeing in this world your strong appeal to personal happiness in humanism. ”

As a litigator from the South, which is much more progressive and open-minded than the North, it is natural that he will not be unfamiliar with the words "humanism" and "personal happiness", which are the core ideas of the Renaissance.

On the contrary, in order to avoid severe punishment from the government, and to give his career more room to develop, Robert would in most cases disguise himself as a Protestant who submitted to the religious rule of the English state. As a Protestant and humanist, his constant slogan was to oppose the tyrannical spiritual domination and feudal hierarchy of the old Catholics. In front of everyone, he behaves very much in favor of personality independence, personal struggle and personal happiness.

Therefore, when he heard Isabel's words, he couldn't help but feel a strong sense of surprise. After coming to the North, he never mentioned his apparent identity to the second person, an Anglican Protestant, so how did the privy counsellor of the Duke's Court know?

Shocked, Rob unhurriedly walked through the crowd listening to his rebellious rhetoric. He went straight to Isabel's horse, bowed and smiled, saying, "Your Excellency, it seems that you have a deep understanding of humanism. Please, would you like to have a pleasant conversation with me further? ”

"Well, speaking of conversation, I remember yesterday you said that there was an urgent matter that required an audience with Your Highness. So, may I take your contempt for the King and the Royal Family as a preparation for an audience with His Highness? ”

"Your Excellency, this... Merely... It was me who had a lively conversation with the simple people of the north in the morning. Later, I will immediately go to His Highness. ”

"Oh, I see, you can continue to talk to them."

"I am very grateful for your trust and appreciation."

Robert originally wanted to use Isabel's status in front of many old Catholics to lure her into joining the rebels. Unexpectedly, his religious thoughts and identity in the South were immediately seen through by the advisers. Now he began to suspect that someone was deliberately trying to sabotage his trip to the north, and out of a kind of jealousy, he did not want to see his career as a lawyer go well.

Isabel smiled triumphantly, ignoring the embarrassed London lawyer, and rode away from the castle building in front of the left, guided by Herbert and Herbert.

As Conrad led the trio's horses to the stables, Herbert accompanied Isabel to the outside of the study, located on the third floor of the main building. Isabel was about to ask Eugene, who was standing outside the door, to inform Henry, but Eugene saluted and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness is waiting for your arrival. ”

"Wait for me here." Isabel commanded Herbert, the knight. Later, under the guidance of Eugene, he entered the study. As soon as he walked into the study, Henry, who was standing in front of the window and observing the situation outside, hurriedly said, "Isabel, come here." ”

Isabel hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "Good day, Your Highness." ”

Henry looked sideways at her and said, "Look, Isabel, the abominable Southern lawyer is still preaching his words to my subjects!" ”

"Henry, did you see the scene where I talked to him?" Isabel whispered.

"yes, I thought this southerner wanted to do something to you." Henry said curiously.