The tactics of procrastination worked. This is because Isabel clings to Caroline Swift's conceit and constantly emphasizes the aristocratic manners and dignity that she and her aristocratic family have. Catalyzed by a complex relationship between the two men, who are also friends and foes, Caroline's aggressive side of her personality gradually tilts towards defending her personal and family rights.

Just then, Henry rode in the direction of the crowd with two gentlemen who had recently become his retainers. One of Robert's servants was the first to spot the richly dressed Henry on horseback, and hurriedly ran to the lawyer's side and whispered, "Sir, there are three people coming from the direction of the Duke's castle, and I think the young man in front is probably the Duke of Richmond." ”

Robert smiled and nodded, secretly rejoicing but also wondering, and said to himself, "Duke? How did he know I was going to be held back here? Could it be that Lord York told the Duke in advance that I was coming to Richmondshire? ”

The servant beside him said something more: "Sir, what did you say?" ”

The lawyer shook his head and stepped forward from behind the two earlguards. He said aloud to Isabel and the others, "Ladies and gentlemen, if I am not dazzled, the Duke of Richmond has already arrived. ”

Henry's appearance was expected by Isabel, but Caroline asked her curiously, "What are you doing here?" ”

"Carly, I sent someone to inform Your Highness."

"Why?"

"If you kill this London lawyer in a duel, at least a nobleman will be on your side and tell you the truth."

When the Duke of Richmond and the two gentlemen came not far from the crowd, Isabel and the two earl's guards put down their swords and stood silently with the others.

A rather merry, Henry jumped off his horse and nodded as he walked leisurely up to Isabel. Then he came to Caroline, smiled and said, "Good day, Miss Swift." ”

Caroline, who had a smile on her face, saluted and said, "Good day, Your Highness." ”

"Miss Swift, there might be rain today, right?"

"Maybe. Your Highness, are you saying that in such weather, a duel will be a very difficult thing? ”

"No, I just think Miss Swift's face gives me a melancholy feeling, like when it rains people have to stay at home."

"Your Highness, I am very grateful for your kind words to me. Your Highness, have you come to be a witness and judge of this duel of mine? ”

"Well, I'm afraid that's why I'm here."

The conversation between the two surprised Robert, who was standing not far away, who had never expected that the Duke would appear here to be a witness and referee for his duel with Caroline. Is this telling him that this sudden life-and-death duel will be the end of his life?

The lawyer was anxious to appeal his case before the duke, and to defend himself with the laws of the kingdom in which he was proficient. Unexpectedly, after talking to the young woman named Miss Swift, the Duke actually walked towards the young woman with the sword in hand.

Henry called Isabel aside, looked at Robert and the others, and said, "Who are these strange men?" What do they want to do in my territory? ”

Isabel smiled lightly and whispered, "Your Highness, I have reason to believe that they came to your realm from Lord York. ”

"Why are Lord York's men in my domain?"

"They came here with the man dressed as a businessman, Robert Allthope. The guy said he was a lawyer from London and was going to talk to you about some legal and religious matters. ”

"The law? Religion? Lawyer from London? Isabel, do you know why he wants to talk to me about this? ”

"I don't know. If you're not going to witness a duel, you might even get the chance to meet a living London lawyer. ”

"My God, you mean Lord Darlington's eldest daughter wants to kill this lawyer in a duel?"

"Your Highness, you know that this is an unavoidable fact."

"Well, let me think about it. Isabel, you come with me. ”

Isabel accompanied Henry to Robert's front and formally introduced, "Mr. Lawyer, this is His Royal Highness the Duke of Richmond. ”

After she finished speaking, an earlguard introduced Robert to Henry: "Your Highness, this is an important guest of Lord Lincoln and Lord York, Robert, a lawyer from London? Mr. Althorp. ”

After saluting Henry with enough respect, Robert said calmly: "Your Highness, I beg your pardon that my first meeting with you took place under such circumstances. ”

Henry smiled softly and said, "It's okay, many times I don't want to stay in the living room all the time to meet guests. ”

"Your Highness, I have come to your territory from Yorkshire because I have a very urgent matter to meet with you. However, this young lady made me a request that I could not avoid. ”

"Sir, you mean a duel, right?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

"Actually, you can refuse the other party's request for a duel."

"Your Highness, I don't want to be called a coward for refusing to participate in a duel, as I was told."

"Well, it seems that this title is indeed more painful for a lawyer like you than participating in a duel."

"Miss Swift, please come here." Henry turned to Caroline and spoke. When Caroline came to Henry's side without saying a word, Isabel introduced to Robert, "This is Lord Darlington's eldest daughter, Miss Caroline Swift." ”

The lawyer couldn't help but be taken aback again, this was the second fact that made him feel a sense of surprise. He was under the impression that not only did the northern counties lag behind the southern ones in every way, but the people who lived here seemed to be stuck in the past.

He acknowledged that the people here needed to be very wary of the Scots because of their geographical location and their duty to defend the kingdom's territory. However, he did not understand why the belligerent atmosphere of the Anglo-Soviet war, which had begun at the end of the thirteenth century, affected everyone living in the land of each county, and that the nobles and tenant farmers here lived in the shadow of war every day.

From another point of view, such a strong and belligerent ethos was a good thing for him, and he could turn it into another controllable force. That's right, he came to the closed, backward, belligerent society of the North for one purpose.

Robert quickly changed his mind after taking a turn in his mind. After saluting Caroline with a smile on his face, he said eloquently, "Miss, I am surprised to meet you here. I think you might be interested in my meeting with your father. ”

Caroline looked at him dismissively and said, "Your talk with my father? What do you want to talk to him about? ”

"Miss Carolyn Swift, I'm sure you'll find out soon." The lawyer whispered.

"Sir, since you have something to ask me for, why don't you go to my drawing-room?" Henry said with a smile.

Caroline asked with some hesitation: "Your Highness, what about my duel with him?" ”

Henry simply said, "If your father is willing to let you do this, you can still have a duel with Mr. Lawyer." ”