The mechanical tower bell that hangs in the center of the roof of St. Peter's Church, with its Gothic architectural style of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying arches and flying buttresses, strikes the ninth slowly and heavily. The dull and distant sound of the bells made it very clear to the people of Lancaster Castle and the surrounding villages where the church is located.

A male servant walked slowly outside the study, knocked lightly on the door three times, and heard a voice from inside the room: "Come in." ”

The servant pushed the door in, bowed, and said, "Sir, there has been a request if I can see you now." ”

Sir Roland, who was sitting with his back to the servant, stood up, looked at the humble and courteous servant, and said, "Anyone wants to see me?" Who? ”

"Sir, he says he's Robert Allsopp, a litigator from Richmondshire, and that he needs your help with some religious matters."

"Coming so soon? Is there anyone else who is following him but this lawyer? ”

"Two of the Duke of Richmond's guards and two of his servants."

"Alright, open the gates and let them in."

While the London lawyer and the others were still waiting anxiously outside the castle, the two closed and heavy castle gates slowly opened half of the gates with a "squeak...... sound. The sergeant who opened the door said to the group outside the door, "Sir, please come in." ”

Robert looked at Sir Augustine's daughter, who was riding on a horse beside him, and said with a smile, "Miss Isabel, let's go in." ”

Why Isabel Walton and Robert went on the same road began nearly an hour ago. Ever since the would-be knight Francis Swift came into contact with the female leader of the Monk Order, who wore a humanoid mask in the Bowlan Forest, he planned to use this opportunity to connect with Isabel.

After thinking for a moment, he said to the London lawyer beside him, "Sir, if you are tired, we can rest for a while in the next village." ”

Robert looked up at the still clear sky and thought, "Sir, what time do you think it is?" Why does the sky still look so beautiful and so blue? ”

Francis mentally estimated the time and replied, "Sir, this is the sunniest season of the year. So, I think it's probably past dinner time. ”

"Dinner time? My God, we walked all afternoon. ”

"Yes, sir, the journey from Richmondshire to Lancaster Castle requires crossing the entire Yorkshire Highlands."

"Well, since it's past dinner time, let's rest in the next village and have a final supper by the way."

"The Last Supper?" Francis asked, staring at the lawyer's calm face.

"Sir, I'm kidding. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that we have Judas Iscariot who betrayed God in our ranks. Robert smiled softly.

As Robert and his party made their way to the next village, Sir Augustine, father and daughter, appeared behind them on horseback. Looking at the team of Robert and the others who were gradually moving away in front of him, Augustine suddenly remembered a question that the two had discussed before.

Glancing at the daughter riding on a horse beside her, he said, "Son, I have seriously considered the question you mentioned earlier about Sir Roland and his family. ”

Isabel nodded and said, "Uh-huh." Sir, did you think of something? ”

"You are right about Sir Roland and his family. I find it hard to believe that Sir Roland, who is more devout and conservative, will not join the pilgrimage. ”

"So, what are you going to do now?"

"Isabel, what do you know about Jazz's eldest son, Howard?"

"Not too much. Besides, I wasn't there when he met Effie. ”

Jazz thought about it, but still told the truth: "Originally, Howard could have gotten married ten years ago. However, because one of his legs was crippled, he did not get married until now. ”

Is it strange that one leg is crippled? Isabel has seen too many bizarre and incomprehensible marriages and families in later life. Such as what bisexual marriage, pansexual marriage. What surprised her even more was that an Englishman family was actually composed of two men and a woman, and a boy was born. The reason why the three of them are together is also very simple, the first husband of the woman is bisexual, and the second husband not only loves her but also loves the first husband. So, such a strange family combination was born.

Isabel shrugged her shoulders and pouted, "Cripple doesn't mean everything. Moreover, a crippled leg can't stop two people who really love each other from being together. ”

"Kid, you're thinking very openly. I would say that Howard is unlikely to be on this campaign. It's just that his father, Sir Roland, ......"

"Sir, I see. Are you worried that Sir Roland might be beheaded by the king if he joined the rebellion, thus putting Effie and her husband, and his family, in a miserable situation? ”

"You're right."

"Since you want to know what Sir Roland thinks, why don't we ask him directly."

Augustine's eyes widened in surprise and said, "Isabel, what do you think?" ”

Isabel said calmly, "yes, I'm also thinking about Effie, what if she really falls in love with Howard?" ”

"However, our plan ......"

"Well, the plan?! Plans are subject to change. Moreover, some aspects of this plan were not well thought out when it was formulated before, and it was indeed difficult to implement it. ”

"Isabel, how are you going to change your plans?"

"Well, you can replace four Francis. The two of us were to act as Mr. Allthopp's bodyguards, and the four of Francis were to act as postmen to and from Richmondshire. ”

"Well, it looks like that's the way it is."

After the opinions were unified, Augustine and his daughter immediately quickened the speed of the horses. Shortly after Robert and the others arrived in the village of Krafton, they were found in a grove outside the village.

The reason why Robert and his party rested in the grove outside the village was because they didn't find a decent country tavern when they arrived in Krafton Village. In desperation, Robert and the others had to dismount in the grove outside the village to rest and eat something to replenish their strength.

When Robert took the water bag containing the ale from the servant, he said with emotion: "I thought I could find a tavern selling ale in this village." It's only now that I don't think people's impressions of Lancashire are imaginary. ”