Richard Hawkins's face looked a little ashamed, and he sighed slightly, "Miss, you know that the Hawkins family has been engaged in overseas trade since 1530. After all these years, many people in the family still only know how to control ships and commercial trade, so... No more education can be given to a member of an aristocratic family like you. ”

Although Chad put it mildly, it still pierced the self-esteem of his brother, the patriarch of the family, William Hawkins. William, who remained silent, stood a step or two away from his brother and Isabel, and couldn't help but think, "If we can learn the languages of other empires, then wouldn't the family be able to develop trade with more imperial colonies?" ”

"But until now, the family has continued to trade with Brazil, a colony of the Portuguese Empire."

"Mademoiselle said that the method of pretending to be French, Portuguese and Dutch to plunder Spanish ships was very good. It's a pity that the people in the family don't speak the language of these empires! ”

As Captain Hawkins stood thinking about his own thoughts, Isabel smiled slightly, "Sir, are you saying that the members of the family have hardly learned other Chinese languages?" ”

Richard nodded helplessly. Isabel smiled lightly and didn't say anything more, just turned her head to look at Yomanon who was sitting alone in the corner, "Beard, pour us three glasses of wine." ”

"Yes, Your Excellency." Little Beard agreed to get up and pour his wine.

Soon, little Beard came to the three of them with three glasses of wine. Isabel glanced at Captain Hawkins, who was standing on the opposite side and called softly, "Captain, Captain!" ”

Captain Hawkins came to his senses, winked at her, and said without hesitation, "Miss Isabel, your solution is good. However, no one in my clan speaks the languages of other empires. ”

It was clear that the captain's distraction had caused him to miss some of the conversation. Isabel smiled in a friendly manner with a wine glass, reserved and did not laugh out loud, but Captain Hawkins did not understand her expression. Richard, who was standing opposite the captain, frowned a little embarrassedly, lowered his head slightly and said to his brother, "William, I already said this fact just now. ”

"Oh... Uh, miss, what about the second opinion you just said? Captain Hawkins smiled at the brothers, quickly took the glass from Beard Jr., and nodded to Beard Jr.

Isabel took the glass and raised it in the air, and toasted Captain Hawkins, "Captain, it is indeed difficult for you to pretend to be citizens of other empires, because words will reveal your identity. ”

Captain Hawkins nodded politely and drank some wine, then looked at the other party with a light smile, "Miss, you're right. I think that in terms of the language of other empires will make my sailors lose the courage to plunder. ”

Speaking of which, Isabel felt that she could throw out her own thoughts. After a short pause, he looked at the two Hawkins brothers calmly, "If the two Mr. Hawkins agree to let me join the privateer fleet, and let me personally drive the ship and command one or two merchant ships, then it will not be difficult to realize the two opinions I just said." ”

Her words caused a wave of surprise among the Hawkins brothers again, and Richard focused on her face with incredulous eyes, "Miss, you are going to join the privateering fleet, and you are going to sail with us?" ”

Soon, Captain Hawkins' expression returned to a calm state. This is because when he saw the fact that the other party led a dozen or so guards from the cash box to Plymouth for hundreds of miles, he knew that the other party must come up with such a "crazy" idea.

However, it is indeed not easy to control a ship at sea, and he glanced at the other party, "Miss, driving an armed merchant ship is not as simple as riding a horse on land. Also, each time you go to sea for a long time, I fear that you may not be able to stand the hard work of drifting at sea. ”

Isabel didn't expect the captain to be surprised by her "crazy behavior", and smiled lightly, "Captain, do you see that I have such thoughts?" ”

Captain Hawkins cocked his neck and took another sip of wine, and nodded with a smile, "Miss, when you came to Plymouth from north of the Trent River to consult with me about raiding, I knew that you would tell me that you wanted to sail an armed merchant ship." ”

The captain's brother did not understand her thoughts, and after hesitating at her, he took two steps away, staring at the ray of sunlight shining through the window, "Miss, I don't understand how you know how to steer a ship. However, you have to believe that sailing overseas must be a very risky thing for a noble lady like you. ”

"Adventure? Hmph, every day I've been on an adventure since I came into this world. If I hadn't wanted to take the risk, I would have become the lord of Ripley's Castle. Isabel smiled and glanced at Richard Hawkins' back, and began to talk eloquently, "Sir, you mean that when you sail a sailboat on the sea in strong winds and waves, you must know and be familiar with meteorology, hydrology, tides, and ocean currents. On top of that, you have to start with the simplest sailor job and master the risks of various sailing skills. ”

Richard turned to her, looked her up and down again, and was about to ask further, but his brother took the lead and asked curiously, "Miss, have you ever lived in a port town in the north?" How do you... Maybe so familiar with the skills required for sailing? ”

The corners of Isabel's mouth grinned slightly to the left back, and her eyes swept over the faces of the two brothers who were puzzled, "I have learned some of the overseas adventures of the Spaniards, and I have also received some nautical education by the way. ”

"Well, that's really, really surprising." Captain Hawkins, who is completely unfamiliar with Isabel's upbringing and background, can only express such feelings.

"Gentlemen, how well have you thought of my opinion? Well, if the patriarch of the Hawkins family still has a keen interest in commercial trade with the Portuguese and Spanish colonies, I will have to go to the other families with this permit. Either way, Isabel was going to turn their attention to privateering permits and stop being overly curious about her experience.

"I'm sorry, miss, give us a moment." Richard smiled and glanced at his brother.

Captain Hawkins glanced at Richard with understanding, and the two brothers slowly walked to the window on the left side of the parlor, and Richard whispered, "William, we have indeed gained a lot of wealth from our trade with the Portuguese in Brazil, as well as the fame and status we now have in Plymouth. However, the wealth gained from privateering at sea is unimaginable. ”