Isabel had the improvised idea of using a duel of honor to stop the chaos and armed conflict that was about to reach its climax, in part to stall for time. In any case, she hopes that the security patrol will be able to avoid a large number of casualties as much as possible before they arrive at the scene.

In a hurry, she seemed to have forgotten one thing, these native country farmers were a bunch of uneducated people. The 30 or so ferocious peasants around Buck kept waving their weapons and shouted at the people of Arthurs opposite, and Buck, who was carrying a short-handled single-edged battle axe, frowned and yelled at his people again: "Quiet, the lord's people have something to say!" ”

Out of visceral reverence for the Duke of Richmond, the mob slowly reduced the clamor of their men. Buck glanced at the crowd, holding a shield in his left hand and a battle axe in his right hand, and walked slowly towards the lord's retainers standing in the center of the field.

At the same time, Arthurs, who was also leading about 30 peasants, glanced at Buck and asked his accomplice beside him, "Hey, the lord's man said to Buck to use honor duels to settle disputes. What do you think? ”

The accomplice glanced at Buck, who had walked across from Isabelle, and tapped the round shield in his left hand with the one-handed sword in his right hand, "Arthurs, the duel of honor is a war game that nobles, gentlemen, and yoman love. Where do you see that we are the upper class? ”

"However, this young lady and her men are the lord's men, so we can't help but show respect to them, right?"

"Arthurs, of course we should show respect to the lord and his men. However, a game like a child's game is not suitable for the countryside. ”

"Okay, don't talk about it, I'm going to hear what Buck has to say." Arthurs turned his head to look at the two men in the center of the field, and walked over with a cross-handed half-sword.

"As long as these two bastards are willing to listen to me." Isabel noticed Arthur walking towards her, "Arthurs, come here too." ”

Buck stood side by side with Arthur in front of Isabel and said first, "Miss, is the duel of honor similar to a duel of justice?" ”

"Buck, you've become a village official, why don't you even understand honor duels?" Arthurs on the side laughed at the other party.

"Bastard, you can try to say another word." A fierce Buck raised his tomahawk.

Arthurs also pointed the sword in his hand at the opponent's nose without showing any weakness. Isabel held the longbow and arrows in her left hand, and crossed her right hand at the waist to rebuke both sides, "Listen to me, you can do it again." ”

As the two slowly lowered their weapons vigilantly, Isabel stared at Buck, "As a village official, you can defy the majesty of His Majesty the King and the laws of the Kingdom!?" ”

Buck looked at her nonchalantly, and then glanced at the battle axe in his hand, "Miss, this is the north, and there is a long tradition of using force to deal with disputes. ”

Arthurs ignored his barbarian-like opponent and smiled politely at Isabel, "Miss, I spent some days in a church school and was taught by a priest. So, I also know some rules. ”

Isabel looked into the distance, consciously or unconsciously, hoping that the security patrol would come quickly. When he heard Arthurs's words, he nodded, "Well, it's good to know the rules." Well, you should understand that the dispute between you and Buck can't be dealt with at the cost of someone else's life, can it? ”

"Yes, miss. While my companions may prove that I am as clear as the waters of the River Swell, I must not be as weak as a sheep in front of Buck and his men. ”

"Hahaha...... Miss, do you see that? This guy stole my sheep and pretended to be pitiful and innocent in front of you. "The arrogant and unreasonable Buck wants to provoke the other party to have a real fight with him at any time.

"Village officer, I haven't asked you to speak yet." Isabel rebuked Buck with a gloomy face, then turned to Arthurs, "Well, you can also say what you want to say in front of Your Excellency the Judge." Now, I wonder, do you agree to deal with your dispute in honor of the duel? ”

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William Parr, who galloped west along the southern county boundary, turned from south to west and then to the north, until he rode his horse to a place called Pond Hill on the north-west border with Westmoreland, and found no vigilante patrol. Driving up a hill beside the road, looking at the vast uninhabited but overgrown clearing, "Well, where can I find the security patrol?" ”

At this time, patches of dark clouds appeared near the horizon in the distance, signaling that a heavy rain was coming. He hesitated as he looked at the county boundary on the right, "Now, what the hell am I going to do?" ”

"If I go back empty-handed, will I be scolded by Isabel?"

William turned his horse's head and came down the hill with a heavy heart, and just as he was returning disappointed in the way he had come, he suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves coming from behind him in the direction of the county. Sitting on the back of the horse, he turned around and looked at it, and he was overjoyed, and quickly pulled out the saber at his waist and raised it in the air and shook it in mid-air.

A vigilante patrol of 30 cavalrymen, led by two standard-bearers, galloped to William's horse. A young cavalryman drove out of the ranks and looked at him, "Who are you?" Why is it here? ”

"I'm sorry, but I'm a guard at the Duke's Court in Richmond, and my name is William Parr. I'm here to look for the security patrol. ”

"Huh? The guards of the Duke's Palace? The young horseman turned and shouted at the ranks, "Governor, please come here." ”

It should be said that William had good luck today, and he actually ran into a security patrol led by Saul Morrison, the governor of peace. Thor drove his horse out of the procession, and when he came to the young horseman, he asked, "What is the matter?" ”

"My lord, this man claims to be a guard of the Duke's Palace, and he is here to look for a patrol." The young cavalry replied quickly.

Thor nodded and glanced at William, "Well, this guy is indeed wearing the Duke's Court outfit. ”

The young cavalry introduced from the side, "Guard, this is Lord Saul Morrison, the governor of the security army. ”

When William heard that it was the Governor of the Peace, he hurriedly saluted eagerly and said, "Your Excellency, Your Excellency is in danger!" ”

"You mean Miss Isabel?" Thor hurriedly asked.

"Yes, sir."

"Where is Your Excellency now?"

"Maniac Village."

"Ralph, quick, order the team to go from the direction of Kelder Village to the Maniac Village." Thor ordered the young cavalryman from earlier, and glanced at William as he turned his horse's head, "Follow me." ”