On the day of fasting, many Roman Catholics and Anglicans, led by Henry VIII, observe the rule that meat is forbidden on Fridays. This rule is especially important in the north, where the Roman Catholic faith is still upheld.

The nobles who used to participate in the hunting season, whose blood was full of the excitement and excitement of killing, and the servants who served them, did not appear in Nottingham Castle today. Not only that, but everyone at Nottingham Castle and Richmondshire followed this rule from the bottom of their hearts.

However, only one of these people was unconcerned about this important religious ritual. Isabel Walton feels that you can eat anything every day, 365 days a year, because whatever food is given to humans by nature, and you can enjoy it every day.

When she rode her fine war horse Onyx and led a pack horse to Nottingham Castle, she found that all the places outside the castle where meat could be sold were replaced with a variety of fish. In addition, there is no trace of meat in all pubs and restaurants where meat can be eaten.

The diner said, "Boss, bring me a piece of bacon and a glass of ale." ”

The boss said, "I'm sorry, my lord, but it's a fast day. Even if you just want to try a broth made from pigs, cows, sheep, chickens, ducks and birds. ”

The diner said, "I have a lot of money, so much money that I can buy you as a restaurant." ”

The boss smiled and said, "I'm sorry, but it still doesn't work." Why don't you change your taste today and try my fish here? ”

The diner grimaced and said, "Okay, what fish do you have here?" ”

The proprietor hurriedly and diligently recited the fish that could be used to make a dish: "Herring, cod, European eel, conger eel, pike, sea bream, tench and salmon." ”

Then, with a smile of yearning for money on his face, he said to the diners: "My lord, our smoked herring and pickled cod are very popular, and I promise you will want to come to me again next Friday." ”

Isabel leaned against the door frame of the restaurant without incident, amusefully watching the comedic scene. Then, shaking his head and smiling softly, he led the two horses towards the bow maker's house not far away.

Tethered her horse, as soon as she entered the bow maker's house, she smelled a very fragrant smell. When Reece Turner saw her, he quickly smiled and stood up and saluted her, saying, "Good afternoon, Lady Isabel." ”

Isabel nodded and said, "Good afternoon, Reese." By the way, what kind of scent is this, is it Mrs. Turner cooking dinner? ”

"Ma'am, don't call my wife that, she's not a lady." Reese quickly explained, and added, "Yes, ma'am. My wife is cooking dinner. ”

"Reese, it's fasting day, and your wife is cooking dinner with meat. Do you want to disadmit it? ”

"No, ma'am, you are mistaken. This is the taste of a dish made with meat. ”

A serious-looking Isabel stared at Reese in a serious manner, and after a few seconds, she suddenly grinned and said, "Reese, I'm just joking with you." What, isn't it funny? ”

Reese looked out of the house, and when he closed the door, he respectfully said to her, "Ma'am, you're scared me to death." This is for Father Thomas to know, and our family is going to be punished. ”

"Reese, the priest told you to repent at most, don't worry so much. What kind of dinner did your wife make, and how could it be so delicious? You know, I feel like I'm rushing into the kitchen right now. ”

"Oh, my wife is making fried beans with soybeans, onions, coriander and chopped green onions."

"Well, I think it must be delicious, is there anything else?"

"Yes, ma'am, and bread and pickled cod."

When Isabel sat down, she looked at the archsmith and said, "Reese, you should know that I trust Sir Augustine, so I will leave those prey to you to deal with, instead of going to the merchants of the town." ”

Reese nodded and smiled, "I know, so our family is very grateful to you and Lord Augustine for your kindness and generosity to us. God bless you, ma'am. God bless Sir Sir. ”

"Why, then, is your family's dinner so simple?"

"Ma'am, today is Lent Day and the church only allows us to eat fish. Moreover, I am only a bowmaker, and my family and I are not entitled to aristocratic food. ”

"Reese, remember, nobility is not born, and you were never just a bow maker."

Reese didn't quite understand what she said, but smiled and said, "Ma'am, what you asked me to make is all finished." If you're interested, give it a try. ”

Isabel smiled and said, "I can try again later." Reese, did you sell the silver fox I handed over to you a few days ago? ”

"Madam, I tell you frankly, I really don't dare to sell the silver foxes you gave me. Because people like me sell such beautiful silver foxes, others must think that I stole them. ”

"How so? You didn't tell the merchant that I gave you these silver foxes. ”

"Ma'am, even if I say that, they won't believe me."

"Just because you're a craftsman? These damn merchants! ”

Reece was silent and did not answer, Isabel thought about it and said, "Reese, why don't you peel off the skin of those silver foxes intact and dispose of them." The leftover silver fox meat, you can stay with your family to enjoy outside of Friday. ”

Then she said, "Tomorrow I will go with you to the merchant and sell those silver fox skins, shall we?" ”

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Isabel placed 4 custom-made special longbows, 2 jugs of arrows and 2 jugs of heavy arrows, and a linen pouch with arm guards and three-finger gloves on the pack horse's back. After doing this, she glanced at Reese and his wife, son, and daughter, who were standing outside the door.

He walked up to Reese's two children, crouched down and looked at them kindly, and said, "Kids, you must eat more meat." In this way, you can grow tall and strong, okay? ”

Reese's daughter looked at her and said, "Ma'am, will I be as tall and strong as my brother?" ”

Isabel gently stroked the little girl's head and said with a smile, "You will grow beautiful and charming." ”

As the Reese family saluted respectfully, Isabel mounted Onyx and left Reese's house with her pack horse. Because it was Lent Day, and the nobles did not come to participate in the hunt, she had to use some money given to her by Henry to buy some fish in the town and give them to the maid Lena's daughter.

Before dinner at Nottingham Castle began, Henry stood in front of the living room window and asked the butler behind him, "Arthur, do you know where Lady Isabel is now?" ”

Henry asked such a question, which Arthur Field expected. Therefore, he has added one more item to his daily housekeeping work. That is, to send someone to find out what Isabel is doing every day and where she will go.