What happened in the stables gave Sir Augustine a new understanding of the new female knight squire. After the butler quietly reported to him what had happened, he pondered what he was about to do.

"His Royal Highness the Duke has indeed instructed me to monitor and control some of her strange behaviors."

"But how can I control Isabel's unreasonable behavior?"

"Was she helping my groom out of Catholic teachings, or out of sympathy for the serfs? If she is emotionally inclined to my groom, does that mean that she will be a violent rebel who hides in His Highness's side and is not easily noticeable? ”

"In any case, it is necessary to stop her behavior as soon as possible. However, Isabel says that she lived in a Spanish convent for ten years, which is enough proof that she is a devout believer. ”

Although Antonia Walton still maintained the demeanor, reserve and solemnity that Madame Sir should have on the surface, her heart involuntarily throbbed because of Sir Madame's words. Now she really can't wait to see the girl God has "bestowed" her.

Picking up the cup of pear wine on the coffee table, he took another sip, stared at the butler who had retreated to Augustine's side, and said, "Bruce, what happened?" ”

Bruce then repeated Isabelle's sympathy for the groom's son to Madame Sizzle. After listening to this, Antonia looked noncommittally at her husband who was sitting in the long back chair on the left.

He looked at the silent housekeeper again and said to his husband, "Austen, how do you think this matter should be handled?" ”

Augustine thought about it and did not come up with a complete solution, so he looked at his wife and said, "Madam, it is better to do this for now, and then settle this matter after dinner." ”

"You mean disagree and don't disagree. Well, I just wanted to meet that girl anyway. By the way, what is the girl's name and what is her last name. ”

"Isabel Walton. Incredibly, her father's last name is the same as mine. ”

"God, is this a miracle!? Uh, Austin, did some of your uninherited brothers have some other woman who gave birth to this illegitimate daughter outside? ”

"This seems unlikely. I remember that all three of my brothers died on the battlefield of the war against France in 1513 under the command of His Majesty the King. ”

"In 1513? It's exactly 21 years now, how old is that girl this year? ”

"I haven't asked her that question."

Seeing that her husband did not answer, Antonia planned to solve the problem herself, nodded and said, "Okay, then do as you want." ”

Augustine nodded subconsciously, looked at the butler again, and said, "You can go and tell Carter's son now, and I will allow him to go home and take care of his father." Bruce, I think you'd better ask him what his father was sick with. ”

Bruce asked, "My lord, are you worried that Carter might get the plague?" ”

"Yes, that's what worries me the most. The most popular hunting season of the year is just around the corner, and I don't want anything to disturb the Duke's hunting mood at this time. ”

"I see, sir. So, does the legacy of Carter's son allow your attendants to continue to do it? ”

"Of course, she is my knightly squire, and I command her so. Bruce, come to see me in the living room when she's done with her work and dinner. ”

"Yes, sir."

After the butler left the living room, Antonia suddenly remembered her youngest daughter, Yuphimia, who had left suddenly. Hurriedly shouted to the servant standing outside the door of the living room, "Chrissy." ”

When the valet Chritiana heard the call of the lady of the knight, she immediately went into the drawing-room, bowed and said, "Madame." ”

"Do you know where Miss went?"

"Miss seems to have gone to the stables."

"What is she doing there? Well, you now go to the stables and find the young lady and let her come back for dinner. ”

"Yes, ma'am."

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Bruce put his left arm behind him, raised his right arm and naturally hung down at his side, bowing slightly at Euphemia respectfully. After the salute, he said calmly, "Miss, Sir has asked me to have something to say to the son of the Carter family." ”

Immediately afterward, those present noticed that a bright oil lamp appeared in the dark night. When the servant with the oil lamp led the people behind him to stand in front of the crowd, everyone except Euphemia and Isabel saluted him.

Alfred Walton, who had just turned 9 years old this year, had an unhappy look on his face, and complained to Euphemia in a childish voice: "Sister, what are you calling me to the stable for when it's so dark?" I'm waiting for dinner. ”

Euphemia smiled and took the small hand of the youngest member of the family, brought the only brother to Isabel, and said softly, "Alfer, stop complaining, let's see who this is?" ”

Three years ago, when the eldest child in the family, Rosalind, died, Alfred was only 6 years old. At the funeral, his mother, Antonia, told him: "God has forgiven Rosalind for her sins and has granted her wishes. She is now in Paradise with God. ”

At the time, he didn't understand what his mother meant. Two years later, when he saw an oil portrait of Rosalind hanging on the wall in his father's study, Augustine tactfully explained to him what had happened to her.

At this time, Alfred found that the eldest sister sitting in the oil painting was actually standing in front of him, and he rubbed his eyes in disbelief. After taking a closer look at Isabel's countenance, she said with a child's voice: "Sister, how did you come back from God's paradise?" I see, you still miss Effie and me and want to play with us, don't you? ”

Isabel saw that the immature siblings were indeed very cute, but she couldn't bear to hurt their longing for their relatives Rosalind. As they were hesitating about how to answer them, Yule, who was standing not far away, was called aside by the butler.

Still smiling, Bruce looked at the thin boy and said, "Yule, the lord has agreed, now you can go home and take care of your father." ”

This result was too unexpected for the boy, and Yule said excitedly, "Mr. Hader, does the lord really allow me to go home and take care of my father?" ”

"Yes, that's exactly what the lord said."

"It's great, I... I will pray for the lord and you in the presence of the Lord, and I will worship the lord as if I were God. ”

"Yule, what is your father's illness? Is it serious? ”

"All I knew was that his body was hot, and my father told me that his head hurt."

"Well, your father's health will be fine soon, you should take good care of your father."