The two knights, leading their respective mercenary teams, overheard some gossip among the would-be lancers and sergeants. It's okay not to listen, but it's a little unexpected when you listen closely.

Because most of these mercenaries were hired to talk about a noble lady, who had a title, as well as status and status. Not only that, but the two also heard the words of the Duke of Richmond, Lord Walton and other noble titles.

Sir William Ingle, who was standing in the square on horseback, looked at Ernest beside him in disbelief, "Sir, did you hear me?" They were talking about Miss Isabel. ”

Ernest frowned slightly, "Well, I heard that. It seems that she has indeed come to the western border. ”

"Sir, did Isabel tell you before she came that she was coming to the border?"

"No, she was still attending a military meeting in the Duke of Richmond's castle when I left." As Ernest replied, he muttered in his heart, "Is she really going to go to war and fight the Scots to the death?" But what did she do it for? In order for my father to be conferred the title of His Majesty again? ”

It was at this time that Sir Congues, with his squire, Alfred, the youngest member of the Walton family, returned to the outside of the castle from the defensive line to the south of the castle. When Jazz entered the castle with his squires and mercenaries, he saw Ernest and William Ingleby in the square.

After exchanging salutes, the three knights and one of their attendants began to talk in the castle square. Who would have thought that after a few small words, everyone would turn the conversation to the eldest daughter of the Walton family. When Alfred heard that the eldest sister was coming, he looked at the elder brother opposite excitedly, "Big brother, sister is here, can I go and visit her?" ”

Ernest glanced at the youngest son of the family and said calmly, "It's almost lunchtime, I'll go after lunch." Of course, you have to get Sir Alex Ferguson's permission first. ”

Sir Alex Ferguson glanced at his squire and laughed, "In order to defend the honor of nobles and knights, Lord Walton's family would let three children come to the western frontier to fight in the war!" Well, such a family is very worthy of my respect! ”

Today's lunch is still the same as the usual field lunch, simple and convenient, but there is no lack of meat food and delicious drinks. And because of the arrival of the eldest daughter of Baron Walton I, the two chief guards of Carlisle Castle also added a dish of roasted wild boar meat to her.

The luncheon was attended not only by the knights, but also by Stephen von Hasenpec, a military engineer hired by Henry VIII from the Holy Roman Empire. In early 1541, Stephen came to England from the Continent to design new fortifications for Carlisle Castle at the behest of Henry VIII.

Everyone in the room drank heartily and enjoyed the food in peacetime. However, no one mentioned the secret military operation that Isabel was about to take. Maybe it's for secrecy, or maybe she thinks she's risking her life. There's also the possibility that no one wants to ruin such a hearty meal. If war breaks out tomorrow, won't today's lunch be the last?

Shortly after two o'clock in the afternoon, Ernest summoned Isabel out of the room the captain had arranged for her. The two walked slowly in the castle square, and Ernest talked to her about the purpose of his visit to Carlisle Castle, "Isabel, you can write to me about the news of the Highlanders. You know, I've been on the western frontier for a few years, and I can still get this done. ”

Isabel looked thoughtfully at the annexed fortress to the east of the castle, "Ernest, did your father tell you that he was also coming to war?" ”

Ernest stopped and stared at her, "What did you say?" Father is also coming to war? My God, why don't you stop him? ”

Isabel called him and continued towards the east side of the castle, "Stop? Ernest, with my status and position in the family, do you think I can stop the actions of the patriarch of the family? ”

Ernest raised his eyelids to look at her, then turned his gaze back to the fortress in front of him, "But the Waltons can't live without you. If it weren't for your efforts over the years, this family would probably be... It is long gone in this secular world. ”

"Well, I didn't expect you to put me in a higher position than you as the heir." Isabel smiled lightly and looked at the overcast sky, "Ernest, I don't want to see my father, you, or Alver die here, so I asked to come to the border." Now, do you get the idea? ”

"Isabel, I am so grateful for your efforts for this family."

Thinking of the secret military operation at night that would be launched in more than ten hours, a question popped into Isabel's mind, and then she said to her brother, "Ernest, can you find me a guide who can speak Scottish?" ”

Ernest, who held the hilt of his handguard sword, pondered and chuckled softly, "Isabel, which town in Scotland are you going to go deep into to find out the news?" ”

"Dumfries, where the Highlanders assemble their armies."

"Well, I've been on the western frontier for a few years and speak Scottish, and I'll go with you."

"Yes. However, I have one requirement for you, that all actions be under my command. ”

Ernest laughed and said a joke that no one wanted to do, "No problem. Even if you tell me to go to Lochmay to catch James V, I will go. ”

Isabel grinned to the left and chuckled, "How do you know I don't want to catch James V?" ”

Throughout the afternoon until dinner, the Quasi-Lancer Scout Squad brought by Isabel was in a relaxed state of resting, sleeping, and eating. At this time, Alfred, the youngest son of Baron Walton, was sitting in the tent of John Neville and William Parr, chatting happily with the two.

Alfred fantasized about sneaking into the Scotsman's barracks at night, and couldn't help but say excitedly, "John, can you tell me and your godmother that I want to participate in this operation too." ”

William, who was sitting on the bed wiping his handguard with an old linen cloth, smiled and said, "Alfred, you are your lord's brother, and it would be more useful for you to say it yourself than John." ”

John lay on the bed and squinted at him, "Although I am a godson, you are a noble descendant with the blood of the Walton family. I think you should tell your godmother yourself, and she will agree. ”

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