"I was born in iniquity, and I sinned when my mother conceived me." (The Bible, Psalms, 51:5), which is a concise exposition of original sin in the Bible. "Original sin" is the foundation of Christian doctrine and theology, because with "original sin", there is a need for "salvation", only a "savior", and Christianity is born. If "original sin" is denied, the "redemption" of Christ is denied, and there is no need for Christianity to exist.

In 590 AD, Pope St. Gregory I summarized the "original sin" into seven sins: arrogance, envy, anger, sloth, greed, lust, and gluttony. Therefore, the vast majority of people have committed the above "crimes" at least once in their lives, and no one is exempt. The difference lies in the difference in degree and the difference in understanding.

Greed (Latin: avaritia), a sinful desire, the rest of which is only a supplement to unreasonable desires. Aliquieri Dante, one of the pioneering figures of the European Renaissance, argued that greed was "an overzealous desire to seek superiority in money or power". This can also interpret "greed" as the desire to possess more than is needed.

The thief's desire stems from greed, the Guards' desire to get the so-called "spoils of war" by any means is also born out of greed, Isabel's desire to live and live better and better is also born from greed, and the landless wanderer Dorothy's desire to regain her own land, house, and rich life is also born of greed.

Therefore, the Bible says, "But now I am writing to you, saying, If anyone is called a brother who is a fornicator, or a covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner, let him have fellowship with him, not even eat with him." Everyone can't do a little,

A fornicator called a brother may not have fellowship with him or eat with him. It's just that other aspects can be reflected in everyone around Isabel, including herself. Therefore, she could not prevent her men from taking the thieves' food and goods, not only could she not oppose it, but she also had to support this act of valiance, but in reality greed. The Bible says, "Therefore do not cast away your courage, for you will receive a great reward." This sentence was fulfilled in her and the guards.

Isabel couldn't bear to see her young mother, Dorothy, continue to wander in the north with her two children and her elderly father, and she planned to do her best to help her and the other landless wanderers present, and comforted each other kindly, "Dorothy, I have an idea. ”

When Dorothy wanted to ask but didn't have time to speak, Isabel stood up and shouted behind her, "John, John Neville, come here." ”

"John, Your Excellency is looking for you." Fast reminded the young John, who was still wielding the hammer alone.

"What? Oh, I'll go right away. John blinked and hurriedly agreed, turning and running in the direction of Isabel.

After saluting in front of Isabel, he looked at her seriously and asked, "Godmother, are you calling me?" ”

Isabel nodded, "I have a pocket in my saddlebag containing quills, letterheads, ink, small boards, fire paint, and seals, and I want you to bring them to me at once." ”

"Yes, godmother." After John left, Dorothy became even more curious about Isabel's identity and status, "Isabel, that boy called you... Godmother?? Also, you were educated in your village church?? Even write letters?? ”

Isabel smiled awkwardly, she had answered the kind of questions that many people had asked her before. Now, when confronted with a young mother from a traditional village in the north, she has to answer vaguely, "Uh, well, yes, more often than not, my father taught me to read and write." ”

"Your father? My God, your father... It must be a joman or a gentleman. ”

"Pretty much. Dorothy, are you willing to change your life to raise your children and take care of your father? ”

"You mean to let me go to the house of a rich wool merchant and work on a daily basis?" Dorothy's face and expression darkened slightly.

"Uh, no, some other work I mean." At first, Isabel did think so, but when she saw Dorothy's expression, she changed her mind.

When John brought what he needed to write the letter, and Isabel sat cross-legged on the floor about to write the letter, William and Fast excitedly rushed through the small door on the side of the restaurant. When he saw John standing beside Isabel, he exclaimed cheerfully, "John, go and call a few more men to the winery, and we have found it." ”

"I see." John knew what his uncle was talking about, and hurriedly asked Isabel, "Godmother, my uncle asked me to find someone to move things, can I go?" ”

Sitting on the grass, Isabel opened a small metal can of ink in front of her, and nodded as she inserted a quill into it, "Well, go ahead." ”

When John left, Dorothy called her father and child to her side. After roughly explaining Isabel's thoughts to the relatives, Dorothy's elderly father looked at the person who had just given them food with great excitement, "Miss, my family and I will recite the Rosary of Our Lady for you every day, and we will not forget your saving grace." ”

"Father, Jesus and Our Lady are our saviors, and Isabel is here to save us by the order of Our Lady." Dorothy corrected her elderly father's statement.

"I know, kid. In any case, the rosary should still be recited for the young lady every day. ”

Isabel shook her head and smiled slightly, spreading the Duke of Richmond's special letter paper on a small wooden board to prepare to write a letter. At this moment, Dorothy's son, a daughter and two children ran to her side and watched curiously. The son, Michael, pointed to the duke's coat of arms at the top of the letter and shouted at his mother: "Mommy, come and see, what kind of pattern is this?" ”

In the small door on the side of the restaurant, a few guards with small wine barrels, pickled fish barrels and large pieces of cured meat came out one after another. When he came to the door, he shouted at his colleagues who were guarding the thieves in the distance: "Brothers, we have found it!" ”

Isabel turned her head in the direction of the shouting and looked at the guards with a frown. When the guards noticed her gaze and face, they hurriedly saluted and turned around and ran towards the small door. At this time, Dorothy, who was sitting curled up next to Isabel, looked at the Duke's coat of arms on the letter with wide eyes, "Isabel, this... This is... Aristocratic... Crest?? ”

"Uh, yes, Dorothy." Isabel feared that the coat of arms of the highest-ranking nobleman would scare away the young country woman.