The words of Ferguson Congreve, the temporary captain of the guard, made Isabel laugh dumbly. A noble who is about to swear allegiance to the local area is likely to follow his superior, the knight, into battle to fight the enemy, and also need to bring his own weapons, armor and horses?! Wouldn't being such a knightly squire be the same as the various militia organizations that were still swelling rapidly in the United States in later generations?

In the United States, there are more than 300 right-wing extremist groups or clandestine armed groups in 40 states. These men and women imitate the formation of the army, purchase guns and ammunition, make explosives, and often conduct military training, combat exercises, and melee combat training, and are ready to fight the United States government.

Among the few clandestine armed groups that Isabel knows of alone are the "Three Percent", the "Patriot Militia", the Autonomous Oregon Militia led by Amon Bundy. Among the more than 300 extremist groups, there are more than 70 neo-Nazi groups, more than 90 Ku Klux Klux Klan groups, and nearly 100 skinheads and other organizations of various names.

For a moment, she felt as if she had joined some secret armed group in the United States or a militia group hiding in a wildlife sanctuary. Of course, England at this time could not be compared with the era and country in which she lived.

But she couldn't help but ask, "Well, sir, why do the squires have their own weapons, armor, and horses?" ”

Ferguson took a sip of wine and said, "First of all, you are just an attendant of Sir Augustine, simply a servant of a higher status than an ordinary servant. Second, if Jazz had the financial resources to reach a certain level, he could support many attendants. Finally, before you become a squire, most of the squire's squires are from noble families in Richmondshire or other counties. Squire, I think you're well aware that a noble family can always afford the cost of a knight's squire. ”

It seems that Isabel Walton would have to find a way to get a fortune if she wanted to have a real set or sets of weapons, armor, and horses of her own.

She thought of another question and asked Ferguson: "Sir, what is the relationship between you and His Royal Highness the Duke?" Sir Augustine, for example, owned a piece of land granted to him by His Highness. In contrast, Sir provided His Highness with a long military service. ”

For a moment, Sir Alex Ferguson's eyes showed a hint of envy. But soon he regained his composure, and said in a proud tone: "I have existed since the birth of the Lord Jesus, as in the days of chivalry." ”

"What does that mean?"

"Squial, I tell you, it was an ancient tradition of the Germanic nobility to raise knights or sergeants in their homes. When this ancient tradition was brought to the territory of England, the nobility of England also began to like it. ”

"I'm listening, sir."

"So, like the other midshipmen of the Guard, I resided in Nottingham Castle, where His Royal Highness the Duke provided us with the necessities of daily life, food and wine. Well, and our cavalry armor, weapons, and horses were given to us by His Highness. ”

"Wow, private armed, private guard. Sir, can I understand that way? ”

"Well, Squire, your description is very clever, did you learn this from the convent?"

"Yes, Sir."

Isabel continued to wipe her armor, still calmly, and said, "Sir, are there any other forms of knights or soldiers besides the case of Sir Augustine, and the situation of you and other knights?" ”

Ferguson looked at her and said, "Of course." Our Majesty King Henry VIII used the system of recruiting mercenaries when establishing the military system of the kingdom. ”

"Well, I see."

"Squire, what do you understand?"

Sir Alex Ferguson was about to ask any further questions, but he found the lord's valet, Eugene, carrying an oil lamp, into the room reserved for the captain and vice-captain. Just as he was about to say something, he saw the lord who was following Eugene right behind.

Sir hurriedly put down his glass, stood up in a hurry, and rushed Henry, who walked through the door, and saluted and said, "Good morning, Your Highness." ”

When Isabel was busy with the work at hand when she lowered her head and heard Ferguson say this, she hurriedly looked up and muttered in a low voice: "Hell, why is this red-haired boy here?" ”

Without waiting for Henry to speak, she had no choice but to put down her armor and stand up, and hurriedly said with manly etiquette: "Good morning, Your Highness." ”

Henry first nodded to Ferguson, then walked up to Isabel with great interest, and said quietly, "Miss Walton, I should actually salute you first, you know?" ”

Isabel blinked, looked up at the red-haired boy and said, "Really? So, in your eyes, am I a knight's squire in leather armor and wiping his armor with painstaking care, or am I a lady worthy of the respect of a knight with a chivalrous spirit? ”

Ferguson, who was standing respectfully not far from Henry, rebuked in a deep voice: "Squall, you have to show enough respect to your lord, His Royal Highness the Duke. ”

Henry shook his head and whispered, "Sir Alexand, you can't do this to this lady. ”

"But, Your Highness, she is only a knightly squire of Sir Augustine."

"Alright, Sir, now I need to speak to Miss Walton alone, and you and Eugene go out first."

When only Henry and Isabel were left in the room, Isabel sat there undistracted, wiping Augustine's cavalry armor. Henry, who was sitting across from her, became a little at a loss, and there were actually a few subtle, imperceptible beads of sweat oozing from his forehead and cheeks.

Henry sat there tempted to say something, to break the dull silence, but he couldn't think of a better topic for a while. At this moment, Isabel raised her head to relax her somewhat tired neck. When she saw that the young Duke was still sitting in the room, she asked in amazement, "God, why are you still here?" ”

Henry swallowed hard, looked at Isabel and said, "Uh, uh, Miss Walton, I... I want to talk to you. ”

"Well, what do you want to talk about? Preferably after I'm done with my work, though. ”

"Work? What works? ”

"Are you kidding? You gave me this job. ”

Henry dodged the other party's sharp eyes, looked intently at a certain part of the leather armor on the other party's body, and said, "That's right, yes." You are Sir Osgoodin's knightly squire!? ”

Isabel pursed her lips and chuckled softly and said, "Very good." Your Highness, please don't bother me until I'm done with my work, okay? ”

Henry hurriedly asked, "Why?" Do you still have a lot of work to do? ”