Driven by an inflated vanity and excessive conceit, Robert Althop, a London lawyer in the "burgher class," the second social estate, stepped out from behind the Earlguard.

With a smile on his face, he looked at the two young women, who were both in agreement and arguing with each other, and said politely, "Good afternoon, two young ladies." Can you hear my opinion before you decide to have a duel? ”

Caroline walked from behind Isabel to the front, stood in front of Robert with her hands on her hips and sneered, "Who are you?" Who are you to talk to me? ”

A guard behind the London lawyer hurriedly stepped forward and said, "This is Lord Lincoln and Lord York's important guests, if you have nothing to do, you better leave quickly!" ”

Robert patted Wei Cong's shoulder lightly, nodded and said, "Let me take care of it." Then, with a smile, he introduced himself and said, "Excuse me, two young ladies." I am Robert Althorp, a solicitor from London, and I have some legal and religious matters that require an audience with the Duke of Richmond. If the two ladies wish, I can provide you with some legal assistance after the Duke has been interviewed. ”

After the lawyer finished speaking, Isabel recalled the words of scholars who had studied European history quoted in the book. Scholars say that the "Pilgrimage of Grace" rebellion in England history occurred in the second half of 1536, and was the largest social group riot during the Tudor period in England.

For a long time, however, the nature and causes of the rebellion have been mysterious. Some say it was a religious or political movement of the aristocracy and the Counter-Reformation, while others say that it was a peasant revolt triggered by the enclosure movement.

Whatever the real cause of the rebellion, the dissenting crowd referred to a central leader, Robert Asker, a London lawyer, backed by the force of the Northern County Seekers. It was this lawyer who negotiated peace with Henry VIII and the representatives sent by the government, and unanimously reached a truce.

The time, name, and occupation do coincide with the representative of the rebels in the "Parade of Grace" rebellion, except for the difference in surname. Standing behind Caroline, Isabel held a sword in both hands, and quickly wondered if the man in front of her was the same Robert who had appeared in history.

A lawyer from the city of London in the south was dressed in a men's costume that was popular in the days of Henry VIII: a tight jacket underneath and a knee-length, wide, collarless tunic outside. The fat sleeves of the tunic are tied with ribbons to space them, like lotus roots. The placket with large lapels was open at the front, and some fur was used for decoration. He wears a pair of knee-length shorts, stockings to cover his calves, and a velvet hat with a brim and feathers.

The fashionable costumes, the fashionable decorations, and the somewhat funny hat all reveal that this is a Renaissance era. As the eldest daughter of an aristocratic family, Carolyn Swift had long since turned a blind eye to men dressed in such a costume, but had some curiosity about this strange southerner who suddenly appeared in the north.

Isabel intends to further explore the true purpose of Robert's visit to the North. Putting down the long sword in his hand, he stepped forward and said, "Good day, Mr. Althorp." So, you came to Richmondshire to meet His Royal Highness the Duke? ”

Robert smiled and said to the two guards on the left and right, who were holding long swords and remained hostile, "Sir, you can put down your swords." ”

Then, he glanced at Caroline, who was staring at him with hostile eyes. Calm said to her, "Yes, miss. May I ask who are the two of you, ......? ”

When Isabel was about to tell Caroline and her identity, Caroline sneered and said, "Well, you're a lawyer? Very well, Mr. Lawyer, what did you call me just now? And say you sent me to hell in the name of God? ”

"I beg your pardon, miss, for saying something very stupid casually in an emotionally stressful situation."

"Stupid? Why do stupid people say the word witch? Or did you think I was a witch from the beginning? ”

Caroline, who was full of voice, pressed towards Robert step by step as she spoke. The two guards beside the lawyer seemed to sense a fierce aura emanating from her, and the long sword in their hands was leveled again.

Faced with the approach of Caroline with ill intentions, Robert said confidently and politely, "No, Miss." Before we met, you and I were strangers who didn't know each other. So, I've never assumed you're a witch. ”

Caroline began to quibble again: "So, after the meeting you just met, you began to assume that I was a witch?" ”

"Miss, you can imagine it this way. If I had rushed at me desperately and wanted to 'borrow' your sword, what would you think of me, a hostile strange man? ”

"Hypothetical? I don't need to assume, I just need your explanation, Mr. Lawyer. ”

"Miss, I've already explained."

Caroline sneered, turned back to Isabel and said, "Lady Medusa, our duel can be held another day." Today, I'm ready to take part in a new duel. ”

"Damn, I can't let Carrie kill this Robert." Isabel cursed, hurriedly walked over to Caroline's side and whispered, "Carrie, this lawyer said he wanted to meet His Highness. Perhaps, he was sent by the royal family? ”

"The royal family? Okay, but I still need a duel to defend my honor. ”

"Carly, why don't you wait for him to meet His Highness before dueling?"

"No... Yes! ”

Isabel was anxious and whispered, "What if he kills you?" ”javascript:

Caroline smirked, stretched out her right index finger and gently scratched Isabelle's left cheek, and said with a smile: "What, afraid that no one will be your opponent if I die?" Rest assured, I'm not going to die. ”

After speaking, he turned his head to the London lawyer and said solemnly: "Mr. lawyer from the south, you have used extremely stupid language to slander the honor of me and my family. Subsequently, I am very unhappy with the explanation you made. So now I officially make a request to you for a duel! ”

Robert was dumbfounded when he heard the word "duel". Duel - this form of bloody violence, the desire to kill his opponent, he almost never encountered. Not only that, but he had never learned even the most basic knightly swordsmanship.

At this moment, 10 men on horseback, dressed in quasi-lancer armor and armed with weapons, appeared behind Robert and the others. Isabelle, who was trying her best to prevent the duel from happening, spotted them with sharp eyes and hurriedly said to Caroline, "I'll start the duel when I come back." ”

After speaking, he ran a few meters behind Robert and the others with his long sword, raised the long sword in his hand and swung it vigorously at the 10 knight-like men in mid-air. The man in the lead spotted her at the first time, and soon led nine companions behind him to fight horses.

When 10 heavily armed men came to Isabelle's eyes on horseback, they immediately rolled over and dismounted. The man in the lead walked up to her quickly, saluted, and said, "Good day, Your Excellency." What's going on here? ”