Chapter 15: Memories
Augustine's words with a personal emotion once again aroused Isabel's curiosity. Putting down his legs against the wall, he stood up and leaned against the fence and said to the knight, "So, you are telling me that you are willing to obey the orders of His Royal Highness the Duke, and are glad to see such a scene?" ”
Augustine slammed himself up from the ground, grabbed the fence with both hands, and said excitedly, "Isabel, you are not a witch, nor are you an evil person who needs to be punished, do you know what I mean?" ”
"Really? I think you remember when I killed one of your Duke's servants with my own hands, right? ”
"Yes, but that's an act of rebellion on your part. I mean, any young and beautiful lady will fight desperately when she is invaded by outsiders. When Augustine finished speaking, there was a sense of sadness in his eyes.
Isabel crossed her arms over her chest, and after carefully observing the other man's expression, she said, "Thank you, Sir Augustine. What makes me curious, though, is it true that you helped me out of chivalry? ”
Augustine's expression became heavier and heavier, and the sadness in his eyes gradually evolved into an outward manifestation of emotion. Grab the fence and shout loudly: "Isabel, don't say any more!" ”
Isabel realized that she had probably touched the other party's bottom line, and what she just said might have caused some painful memories of the other party. Now that she has developed curiosity, she can only pursue it to the end. Either way, the middle-aged knight's attitude towards her was really suspicious. She thinks that the other party probably likes her.
After a few minutes of silence, Isabel whispered, "Sir Sir maybe, I shouldn't doubt your chivalry. You know, in my hometown, people have a sense of distance from each other? ”
Augustine slowly adjusted his emotions, turned his face to the side of the passage, lowered his voice and said slowly, "Child, please forgive me for being rude and rude. Perhaps, you think I'm in love with you, don't you? ”
Isabel shrugged her shoulders, pursed her lips and smiled, "I don't know." I can't think of any reason for doing this other than that. ”
"If Rosalind were still alive, I think you'd be very happy with each other."
"Hmm, Rosalind!? She's yours... Girlfriend, wife or... Mistress? ”
"Shut up, you are not allowed to insult my daughter."
Isabel's face suddenly became solemn, and she suddenly realized the crux of the whole thing. Looking at Sizz's somewhat aged face, he whispered, "I'm sorry, Sir Augustine, but I didn't know that this incident had dealt such a blow to you. ”
Augustine turned his sad face to look at her, shook his head, and said, "It's none of your business. It is I who have blasphemed God, and God has punished me. ”
"So, is she seriously ill, or is it something else?"
"The plague, it was the plague that took my only daughter."
Isabel knows what "plague" is, which is a general term for a malignant infectious disease, mainly SARS, plague, smallpox, flu and other epidemics that have a huge impact on human beings. Even at the end of her life, there were horrific and terrible epidemics of influenza, dengue fever, West Nile virus, AIDS and Ebola.
Judging from the era, region, and country in which she lived, she believed that the plague that took the life of Augustine's daughter was most likely "smallpox". However, there are different varieties of smallpox virus, which can also cause different degrees of infection to humans. As long as they survive the first week after infection, most people with smallpox will survive and become immune.
"Okay, I've told you everything I want to say. If you're hungry, there's bread and water. Augustine said slowly.
"Thank you for your trust in me, Sir Augustine." Isabel glanced at the bread and earthen jars placed on the floor, nodded forcefully, and replied with a serious expression.
Before Augustine turned to leave, he subconsciously said one more sentence: "Isabel, can you tell me your last name?" ”
As she crouched down to get the bread and earthen pots outside the fence, Isabel said, "Walton, my full name is Isabel Brown. B. Walton. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to tell you what my name is in the middle. ”
"Oh, huh? Your last name is Walton? God, are you going to punish me again? Augustine muttered as he stumbled out of the passage.
"Incomprehensible medieval male. It's just the same surname, what's all the fuss. Isabel disagreed, picking up the earthen jar and drinking from it.
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Henry Fitzroy, after he had eaten and drunk enough, was still accompanied by his tutor back to his study. Sitting at his desk, he picked up the book and felt a little pain in his head when he saw the ancient Greek words on it. With his left hand in front of him and his chin in his right hand, he squinted at an early fresco by the great Italian monk painter Fra Angelico hanging on the wall on the left.
At this time, after taking leave of absence, Abraham went back to his room for a lunch break. Without oversight, Henry began to indulge unconsciously. As soon as he put the brick-like book on the table, he raised his head and commanded the valet standing outside the door, "Eugene, go and call Arthur." ”
A few minutes later, Arthur Field, the butler, followed the valet into the study. Standing in the reception area of the study, he saluted Henry, who was seven or eight paces away from him. After the salute, he said calmly, "Your Highness, what do you command?" ”
Henry stood up from behind his desk, stretched a lot, and said, "Now I need to rest before I can continue reading." Well, did Jazz go to the woman? ”
"Yes, Your Highness. Sir Augustine has already been there while you have lunch. ”
"Arthur, why would Sir intercede for this woman? I'd like to hear your advice. ”
"Your Highness, I wonder if you remember Sir Rosalind's daughter?"
Henry walked leisurely in the study, casually saying, "Rosalind? Oh, I remember, I think she died like she died three years ago, didn't I? ”
Although Arthur didn't move a single step in the reception area, his body, head, and eyes moved with Henry's movements. At this point, he focused his gaze on Henry's back and replied cautiously, "Yes, Your Highness." So, how much do you remember about the appearance of Jazz's daughter. ”