If Sir William Ingleby had heard the conversation between Isabel and the Richmond, he would have immediately made a request to the Duke of Richmond for a duel of honor. Because no man can stand the shame of another man taking his bride-to-be in front of him, unless he thinks he is not skilled in swordsmanship or has not completely fallen in love with his bride-to-be.

Baron Walton's daughter walked straight to the northwest corner of the castle under a few large trees, turned to look at the Duke of Richmond who came to her, and looked at him very calmly, "Henry, what makes you think that I can't marry Sir William?" ”

The Duke of Richmond turned his head to the right, glanced at Sir William standing in front of several male servants, and then turned his head to stare at the baron's daughter with an excited expression, "Isabel, Anne Boleyn has succeeded in winning France into an alliance with us, but you can bring a great deal of wealth to me, Your Majesty, and the kingdom. You know, the kingdom is now on the verge of bankruptcy! ”

It can be said that the royal duke still saved some face for his father. In fact, Henry VIII relied on massive taxation and borrowing to sustain the Italian and Scottish wars, which only brought financial bankruptcy, soaring prices, and currency depreciation. His Anglo-Saxon evolution of the English nation and nation-state (the collective name for the state and nation of England in the Middle Ages) was undoubtedly bankrupt.

Isabel crooked the corners of her mouth and looked at the young royal duke leisurely, "Henry, you are so excited. Take a few deep breaths of air and let that heart slowly calm down, okay? ”

Breathing in the fresh oxygen produced from the leaves of several centuries-old trees, the royal duke gradually became much quieter, but still paced back and forth under the canopy with some restlessness. Isabel crossed her arms over her chest and raised her right arm to support her chin and looked at the duke, "Henry, if His Majesty agrees to you and the duchess divorce and you marry me immediately, I wonder if a noble duchess who has attracted the attention of the nobles and the people can still sail at sea." ”

The Duke of Richmond stared at her, "What do you mean, Isabel?" ”

"When I lead the privateer fleet to sea again and reap great riches, I am sure that all men will praise, praise and love me. However, the second time I went to sea to engage in overseas trade, or endless plunder, I encountered a convoy, do you think I could escape with the fleet from the naval battles with the Portuguese and the Spaniards? ”

"I... I'm the Lord of the Navy, I'm the Admiral! I... I can ask Your Majesty to send a royal fleet to protect you. ”

"Henry, you can't guarantee that I will still be able to come back with my wealth the second time." Isabel shook her head and looked at the houses of some of the villagers to the north, "When I return to the kingdom with my wounded and dead crew and the sinking fleet, everyone will immediately call me an evil witch who has blinded noble you with witchcraft. ”

Then she said, "Henry, will you still be willing to admit that I am your wife?" Perhaps, I will be charged with multiple counts and sentenced to beheading. As I remember, Anne Boleyn ended up with such a result. ”

The Duke of Richmond's face became very ugly, he knew that what the other party said was all the truth, and looked at the other party without saying a word. Isabel sighed softly and walked over to the Duke to reassure him, "Henry, even if I become William's wife, I can still serve you and His Majesty, can I?" ”

"When you and Sir come out of the church, you'll be Mrs. Ingleby of Ripley's Castle." The Duke of Richmond sneered, trying his best to hide his emotions.

"Henry, I don't think a Yorkshire shire knight would be afraid to listen to the chairmanship of the committee." Isabel's voice still sounded so soft.

The Duke of Richmond, who had completely calmed down, pondered her words and nodded, "You're right, power can change a person or destroy a person. ”

Isabel walked out from under the canopy, turned to look at the royal duke and smiled softly, "Henry, isn't it good now?" Just like the ballad of His Majesty the King (Henry VIII's most famous song, "Spending Time with Good Companions"), spend time in the North with good friends. ”

The Duke of Richmond looked at Isabel with a bright smile on her face, and couldn't help but smile, "That's right." Okay, you and your husband-to-be go back, tomorrow I want to hear about that of you... The affairs of the Naval Infantry Regiment. ”

"No, I suppose, the name should be changed to Admiral Infantry Regiment. Well, a naval ground combat army in the service of His Majesty the King and you. ”

"Isabel, don't force me to take you away from your husband-to-be."

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Just after 11 a.m., Sir William and Isabel each mounted their horses and led eight guards out of Sharif Hatton Castle. When the two were on their way back to Baron Walton's domain, William remembered his right to be free and alone with each other, and chatted with the baron's daughter excitedly and happily, "Miss Isabel, what I saw by His Highness's castle just now was... Muskets? ”

Isabel focused on the road ahead, only lightly answering him, "Yes, that's the Spanish arquebus." ”

Sir William wanted to make the calm Isabel smile a little, and deliberately said, "Well, Spanish arquebuses?!" With such a powerful musket, we don't have to worry about anyone breaking into Ripley's Castle at any time. ”

Isabel glanced sideways at him, "Sir, do you think that I am now the lord of Ripley's Castle Manor, and intend to discuss the safety of the realm with me?" ”

"Well, so to speak. You know, since my grandmother passed away just before Christmas last year, I've had a lot of territorial matters to take care of alone. As a result, urgent territorial matters are often forgotten. ”

"Sir, I'm sorry for your grandmother's death. However, there will be a long time before you need to handle the affairs of your territory alone. ”

"Miss, you... You refuse to accept this marriage with me?? ”

Isabel's body rose and fell with the horse, and when she looked at him, she simply said, "Sir, I have no objection to the marriage that my father has appointed. It's just that I think you and I should have an engagement ceremony first. ”

"My God, I'm scared to death by her." Sir William muttered and shook his head, continuing to show the other a lover's smile, "Miss, I have no opinion on the engagement ceremony. ”