Sir Alex Ferguson's suggestion immediately brought Isabel Walton to the idea of multiple felony charges in the US Penal Code, such as armed robbery, hate crimes, first-degree murder, second-degree murder. Moreover, the use of violence to obtain wealth illustrates one of the most important criminal motives in modern American society.

Sacrificing other people's lives or all kinds of innate "rights" to obtain wealth that does not belong to her, this is not Isabel's original intention, and it is also contrary to her outlook on life and values. But how to survive in England in this era if she doesn't do so is also one of the most urgent and urgent problems she needs to solve at the moment.

Having completed the work assigned by Sir Augustine, Isabel planned to use the rest of the break to discuss with Sir Alex Ferguson some safer ways to earn money. After wiping the two knights' swords and putting them back in their scabbards, she said, "Sir, is there any other way to gain wealth other than the above three methods that you think are feasible?" ”

Ferguson frowned, shook his head slightly, and said, "Other methods? Squial, unless you're willing to think of yourself as a lowly peasant. ”

Isabel speculated on the other party's metaphor and said, "Sir, you mean that the poor peasant, when forced to do so, might... Will they resort to, for example, stealing to get some much-needed food? ”

"Well, that's right. Especially in the counties near the border between England and Scotland, this is more common than the pillage of the knights. ”

"Why is it happening in a few counties close to the border, isn't there a thief in Richmond County?"

"Squire, I don't know much about that. However, I think that in order to resist the invasion of the barbarian Scots, the castles of the nobles living near the border must have stored a large amount of weapons and food. Oh, I'm reminded of a long-standing custom in the border counties that civilians in the north are allowed to bear arms. ”

Isabel began to plan the actions that would be carried out in her mind, and she smiled and said, "I see. Thank you, Sir Alex Ferguson, for telling me about the way to get rich. ”

Seeing her confident expression, Ferguson deliberately lowered his voice and said with a wicked smile: "Squire, tell me, did you think of something?"

"Well, I haven't figured it out yet. Jazz, do you want to get rich? ”

"Get rich, who doesn't want to. What's more, I'm just a broken knight with no fiefs. ”

"Very good, just want to get rich. Sir, if you will help me, I can give you some good. ”

Ferguson immediately drank the rest of the wine in his glass and whispered, "Benefits? What are the benefits? ”

Isabel picked up the sheathed stabbing sword beside her, pulled out half of the sword and admired it, and said leisurely, "Such as weapons, armor, horses, and treasures. ”

"Well, that's good. However, if you want me to help you, I need some more benefits. ”

"Sir, how much do you want?"

"Half of the snatch."

"Sir, you're asking for too much, aren't you? I came up with the idea. ”

Ferguson smiled contemptuously and said, "Squire, so far, you want to plunder wealth in other noble territories before you have even learned the 'Seven Skills of Knighthood'?" Are you really not afraid of being killed? ”

Isabel shook her head helplessly and said, "Well, I can give you half." However, I need your full support. ”

"How do you need me to support you? How many people are needed? ”

"Don't worry, I'll tell you when the day after tomorrow when the surrender ceremony and the forgiveness ceremony are completed."

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As Viscount Darlington and Baron Haswell had different purposes in meeting the Duke of Richmond, Henry Fitzroy asked them to stay at Nottingham Castle for lunch.

The three nobles ate at the table and talked about some interesting things that had happened during the hunting season. Henry, fearing that Isabel's story had reached Baron Haswell's ears, left the Baron alone in the drawing-room after lunch.

Oliver McGuinness sat respectfully and solemnly on the chair on Henry's left hand side, leaned forward slightly and whispered, "Duke, do you have anything important to ask me for?" ”

Henry holds the glass in his right hand, his right elbow propped up on the armrest of the chair and leans over. Glancing at the baron, he pondered, "Lord Haswell, I know that punishing vagrants and placing laborers is a power granted to you by His Majesty. I would like to know if there are wanderers near my castle, can I punish those who come to my territory? ”

Oliver smiled and said, "Duke, it's totally fine. Four years ago, the Parliament passed a decree that made it clear that any nobleman or a commoner family could return a able-bodied vagrant beggar to his place of origin after a certain punishment had been imposed. ”

"Lord Haswell, you have a very good memory, and you have made a good impression on me."

"Duke, thank you for the compliment. However, you can also leave it to me to punish the vagrants, after all, I am the magistrate appointed by His Majesty to Richmondshire. ”

"I understand that, Lord Haswell."

Henry nodded his head, drank a little wine, and said calmly, "McGuinness, actually, what I want to say is, what should I do if a wandering beggar kills my servant after a conflict with my servant in my territory?" ”

Oliver had learned something about the killing of a servant in Nottingham Castle a few days ago. He knew in his heart that the death of a worthless servant was a common occurrence in the noble realms of the northern counties. Because since the end of the 13th century, the northern region has formed a tradition of strong folk customs, love of violence, and strong martial spirit. This tradition has continued to this day, but the belligerent atmosphere has not changed.

However, from the Duke's attitude and the change in his title, Oliver knew that God was about to bring good fortune to him and his family. Looking at Henry enthusiastically, he said gently and a little excitedly, "Duke, I am very grateful for your trust in me. Do you want to talk about the violent murder that took place in your territory, specifically in your castle? ”

"McGuinness, you already know?!"

"Yes, Duke, I don't think it's a serious matter to lose a servant. Duke, there are often private fights between noble families in the counties adjacent to your domain. You know, once there is a private fight, bloodshed and death is a sure thing. ”

"Oh, maybe I'm too young to know about these things."

"Duke, bloodshed and dead are common in the North."

"Very common? Don't these northern nobles and commoners have His Majesty and the royal family in their hearts? ”