Sitting on the stalk and sulking, tearing the weeds back and forth in the field with both hands, and the frowning brow and gloomy expression, John Neville did not have the appearance of a noble eldest son at this time. Sitting next to him, Isabel knew exactly who had made it happen.

John's father made a decision that no one could change. Therefore, what she has to do is to prevent John from being self-deprecating, adopting an irresponsible attitude towards the rest of his life, or deliberately going in a bad direction.

Now, John came up with the idea of intending to join the vigilante under Magistrate Sir Augustine. On the plus side, it's a positive attitude. Either way, it can allow him to gain some combat experience in real life.

On the negative side, he may have felt a great deal of helplessness and indignation at his current situation in the family, and tried to vent his strong dissatisfaction with his father through some legal means of violence.

Isabel also picked up a weed and gently tore it in her hand, smiling thoughtfully, "John, do you think that I, like everyone else, think that you are still too young to join the security army?" ”

John raised his eyelids and glanced at her, "You're the godmother, and you're more qualified to decide if I can do something on my own terms." ”

"Godmother? No, I'd rather treat you as a good partner. Isabel looked at the white clouds floating in the sky, casually tearing at the weeds, "Good friends should say what they want to say, right?" ”

Like a traveler who has lost his way in the valley and suddenly finds a path out of the valley, John's attitude becomes a little more active, "Godmother, would you like to hear me tell me my reasons?" ”

"Of course, although many times I am like your mother, I am not your mother. So, why are you reluctant to speak up? ”

"Godmother, actually, I joined the vigilante because... Because of my father. John's voice became like that of a little girl.

"Well, I can't easily judge the decision made by your father, Lord Latimer, whether right or wrong. Still, I can tell what you think is ......"

John was anxious to know what Isabel would say, "Godmother, do you agree or disagree?" ”

Isabel grinned to the right of her mouth, "You want to know?" Very good, first of all, you agree to a few requests from me. ”

"Requirements? No problem, even if you want me to live like a monk, I do. ”

"Monk? My God, that kind of life will make you even more crazy. Isabel thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Give you four weeks, no matter what weapon you use, you must defeat me." ”

By this time, John's attention had been completely absorbed by Isabel's words. With his eyes wide open and his mouth slightly open, "4 weeks? Godmother, the time is too short, I'm worried about ......"

Isabel ignored his offer and shook her head, "Wait, I'm not done yet. The second requirement is that during these four weeks you should read through the books related to the administration of justice, focusing on the duty of arrest and the control of chaos, looting and violence. ”

"Well, read the book, no problem."

"Thirdly, the time for the security forces to carry out their tasks is three rounds per day. In other words, the third round of the day will be between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next day. ”

John silently counted the time in his heart, still a little surprised, "Godmother, this time is my sleeping time, why does the security army carry out a mission during sleeping time?" ”

At this time, some villagers, led by the young falconers, came to the vicinity of the team and began to pick and buy loot. Isabel glanced in the direction of the procession, then stood up and looked at John again, "This is the rule of the security army, and it must be followed just like the rules of the English army. ”

John also stood up and followed her towards the line, nodding as he went, "Okay, I'm willing to comply." Godmother, do you have any other requirements? ”

Isabel looked at him with concern and said softly, "John, the honorariums of the security army are very low, and they are mainly maintained by the taxes of the county. Of course, there are other aspects of income. ”

"Honorarium, it's okay. Besides, I'm still very young, even if I don't have an honorarium. ”

"John, it's very good that you're thinking so, and I hope you can learn new things from the vigilantes that will help you in the future."

John understood exactly what she meant, and smiled very happily, "May God bless you, godmother, and I will not let you down." ”

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After Isabel sold the spoils to the villagers of Horsfors at a relatively low price, a two-wheeled carriage carrying several bird cages, a coachman and a falconer followed the procession to Skipton Castle in the northwest direction.

Since there was an extra four-wheeled carriage in the procession, which could not run fast, the whole team marched down the road at a slow pace of horses. As you can imagine, this is an unbearable speed of travel. Fortunately, the coats of arms on the two spear flags can prove that this is a noble team, otherwise Isabel and the others need to be on guard against a dozen "Robin Hood" thieves jumping out of the roadside forest to rob the team.

John Neville rode on William's side, and the two fell behind Isabel and giggled about the topic of their loved ones. Although William did not understand Isabel's decision to allow John to join the security army, he congratulated his nephew in advance, "John, in another month we can patrol the county together." ”

From the smile on John's face, he could see that he was very happy, and said with a smile, "Uncle, after I become a cavalryman in the security army, I can't call you 'uncle' in public." ”

William deliberately frowned, "John, do you think that if you become my colleague, you don't have to respect me?" ”

"Of course not, I can still call you uncle in private, right?"

"That's right. John, I'm a far cry from you, you have a month to learn the duty stuff. Look at me, I started my mission on my first day on my first day in office. ”

John looked at Isabel in front of him, then at William and grimaced, "That's because you're an adult, and I'm just a teenager." ”

William shook his head and smiled softly, "Because you're a child, I also need to take on the responsibility of protecting your safety. ”