"John, don't be so anxious now. Lo and behold, we're here to appreciate how nice it is to enjoy the summer sun. William Parr took two sips of ale in his glass.

The rebellious boy John Neville showed his rebellious side again at this time, "No, uncle, since you have come to the manor where I am fostered, I must show you the knightly skills I have learned in the past few years. ”

William's current status is just a guard who has not yet sworn allegiance to the lord, and he can go wherever he wants, and do whatever he wants. He could not imagine the punishment for disobeying the orders of the Privy Counsellors.

Putting down the wine glass, he quickly got up and put his hands on his nephew's shoulders, "John, I can come to see you today, all because your godmother brought me here, and I just played a joke with you just now." If I'm not worth it, I can always look at your results. ”

"On duty? Uncle, what do you mean? ”

The guard, Baldwin, shook his head, "Sir, your uncle is now a guard in the Duke's Palace. Therefore, he must obey the orders of your Excellency or the captain of the guard. ”

John stared at Baldwin's expression, and he didn't feel like the other party was cheating on him. He turned his face to look at William again, "Uncle, is this true?" ”

William nodded, "Yes, I have already followed Your Excellency to escort His Highness out of this county before sunrise today. ”

"Great. So, will you be able to visit me at Sir Manor more often in the future? ”

"Well, I guess, okay?!"

When John didn't hold on any longer, he saw Isabel and Sir Augustine coming in the direction where they were, "Uncle, Godmother is here." ”

The crowd hurriedly stood up and saluted Isabel and Sir as they arrived, and Isabel introduced William to her father. Sir Augustine, with his hands behind his back, stood in front of his daughter and stared at William in front of him, and smiled lightly, "Mr. William Parr, I have a few words I want to talk to you. ”

William now knew the identity of the middle-aged man, and he didn't dare to disobey the other party's words. He bowed his head slightly, "Yes, Your Excellency. ”

As the two of them left the crowd and walked to the side of the lawn, Isabel looked at her godson with some strange eyes, "John, what are you doing here?" Did you finish today's training? ”

John stood respectfully in place and muttered, "Godmother, uh, since my uncle is here, I came from the school yard to visit him." ”

"yes, I see. So, what should you do now? ”

"Yes, godmother, I'll be back at school right away."

Little John ran to Sir and William again and saluted, then looked at William with apologetic eyes, "Uncle, I'm back at school." If you want to visit me, you can always find me in the manor. With that, John saluted the two again and ran towards the schoolyard on the west side of the manor.

"You two go and prepare your horses, and go back to the castle at once." Isabel commanded the two guards.

When the two guards had saluted and left, she sat down again and raised her head to bask in the sun. As Sir walked slowly on the lawn, William accompanied him and asked cautiously, "Your Excellency, what do you want to say to me?" ”

Sir looked at the huge pond in the garden and the surrounding woods, "I heard my daughter say that your father is also a county magistrate?" ”

"Yes, Your Excellency. My father now serves His Majesty the King as a County Magistrate in Northamptonshire. ”

"So, what do you think of the position of magistrate?"

"Your Excellency, I think... This is the best form of service to His Majesty. This position can guard the peace of a county for His Majesty, and there will be no rebellion like that of a few years ago. ”

"Well, it seems that you know the duties of a magistrate very well." Sir nodded, and continued to walk slowly, "Young man, do you also want this opportunity to serve His Majesty?" ”

William speculated about what the other meant, and after a quick thought, he stated: "When my father left the family territory with my sister and me, I didn't know where my father was going, and I later learned that my father was the magistrate of Northampton. ”

After speaking, he glanced at Sir who was listening carefully, and calmly told the other party, "During the days of studying and living in Northamptonshire, I gradually learned what kind of responsibilities my father's position has. Therefore, the office of magistrate of the county is in my mind a noble, respectable and local office which can be served in the service of His Majesty the King. ”

"Well, you're willing to be a county magistrate too?" Jazz's face didn't change, he just asked casually.

"Yes, Your Excellency. As a descendant of a knight, it is of course a knight's honor to want to be able to guard the peace of a county for His Majesty. ”

"Young man, if you want to get the honor of a knight, you must first get the title of knight."

William's face became a little ruddy, and he quickly nodded his head and stared at the lawn under his feet, "Your Excellency, I am working hard to get the title of knight." Your daughter has already told you about my role as a guard in the Duke's Palace, right?! ”

Sir admired his future son-in-law, and the corners of his mouth furrowed, "I think joining the army of the nobility is an easier path to follow, at least better than entering the monastery and becoming a monk." Of course, you can also choose to become a pastor or a priest. ”

"No, Your Excellency, my ancestors led armies on the continent of Europe, and I wish I could be like my ancestors."

"Well, it's good that you'd think so. Well, young man, try to make yourself a good knight. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, I will."

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After Isabel and the others rode out of the Asker estate, William sat on his horse and kept recalling the conversation Isabel had with him. glanced at Isabel on the right side of the ride, and then at the two guards riding in front, and whispered: "Your Excellency, I... I have something to say to you. ”

Isabel gently pulled the reins to slow the horse down and glanced back at him, "Yes, I'm listening, what do you want to say?" ”

William rode his horse closer in the direction of Isabel, "Your Excellency, your father, Your Excellency the Judge, has asked me something... Matters related to knights and magistrates. ”

"I thought, it's nothing. Mr. Parr, because your father is also a magistrate, it is normal for my father to ask you about these matters. ”

"Your Excellency, I think so too."

Isabel glanced at him, "Don't worry, Mr. Parr, my father just wants you to be a county magistrate too." ”