As the steward of Lancaster Castle and a servant of the royal family, Sir Roland Wadsworth certainly wouldn't let Augustine and his daughter go hungry to Thurland Castle, where the Earl of Lancashire lived. What's more, he had heard from the nobles and knights of Lancashire, Richmond, and even Westmoreland about an elegant and interesting thing related to Isabel.

It's just a lunch, and Isabel doesn't care about what to eat, where to eat and other minor issues. She just couldn't get used to Robert Allthop's villainous ugliness, so she threw unkind words at the London lawyer. Robert suddenly seemed to wake up to something, and quickly stood up from behind the table and bowed to Sir Augustine.

Then, he apologized to Isabel and said, "I'm sorry, Miss Isabel, please forgive me for offending you." ”

Isabel snorted softly, "It's okay. ”

After Sir Augustine and his daughter were seated, Sir Roland had his servants bring them some food and wine. While the servants were preparing food for the two, the thoughtful Robert made an excuse for himself and left the dining room.

As Isabel sat down at the table with Sir Rowland, Sir Roland, who was in a good mood, raised his glass and smiled and said, "I heard the sergeants say that you left the castle alone this morning, didn't you?" ”

Isabel put down a piece of fine white bread that had been stained with a sauce mixed with gravy and pomegranate juice, and which only the aristocracy and the wealthy could enjoy, looked at Sir and said, "Yes, Sir, for the safest place I am going is only before lunch." ”

Her words also caught the attention of Sir Augustine, who was sitting across from him, and Sir Roland looked at Augustine and then added, "Only before lunch is the safest time?" Well, let me think about it, you're probably talking about Morecambe Bay, right? ”

"That's right, sir. When I went to the beach this morning, I remembered what you said about the abundance of cockles in Morecambe Bay. ”

"Hahaha, Miss Isabel, did you really go pick up cockles?"

"Sir you know what my daughter said... Cockles? Augustine asked after taking a sip of wine.

"Actually, that's what Father Veblenn, the presiding priest of St. Peter's Church, told me. The priest said that he had eaten forty-two species of fish and crustaceans in two years. Of course, I think the priest also ate oysters, mussels and cockles during the days of fasting. Sir Roland said unhurriedly.

When Isabel heard the names of seafood such as oysticks and mussels, she became even more interested. He looked at Sir Roland and said, "Sir, do you mean that Morecambe Bay also produces oysters and mussels?" ”

Sir Roland smiled and said, "Miss Isabel, the most abundant shellfish produced in Morecambe Bay are cockles. ”

Taking advantage of the more relaxed and witty atmosphere of the conversation, Augustine asked Robert about the negotiations between Robert and Sir Roland. Playing with the wine glass that had already drunk 2/3 of the wine, he asked lightly, "Sir, how was the meeting with Mr. Althop this morning?" ”

Sir Roland said calmly, "Very well. Sir, I am a knight who is loyal to the king, so I will never oppose the king. On the contrary, I believe that the king is the representative of justice and the divine, and that the Tudor dynasty ruled by the king is also God's earthly agent. ”

Sir Augustine felt that there must be some other meaning hidden in his words, and said lightly: "So, sir, you agree with Mr. Althorp?" ”

"Mr. Althop said very well that he believed that the king was just and fair, but that some of the ministers and nobles around him had not done their duty as they should have done. And he, as a protector of the church and the poor, should have freed his king from the prison of those 'wicked' ministers. ”

"Prison? Hmph, that's what he told you? ”

"Sir, don't be so nervous. The gentleman said that he was only making the voice of the people at the bottom of society heard by the king in his own way. Moreover, it never occurred to him to lead the petitioning party into a fierce clash with the king's army or to enter the city of London. ”

"Sir, do you believe him?" Augustine didn't want to listen any longer, and asked directly.

"The nobles, the knights, the clergy, and the common people sat together on the ship with the king at the helm, and no one would want to make a hole in the hull. What do you think, sir? Sir Roland looked out the window and said slowly.

Augustine didn't speak again, just looked silently at his daughter, who was sitting across from him. I saw Isabel looking like she didn't care about herself, munching on a cooked pork chop in front of her. When she had finished eating, she happily asked Sir Roland, "Sir, this roasted pork chop tastes so good, and how is it made?" ”

Sir Roland laughed and said, "You have to remember to mix together 2 pounds of pork chops and 11/2 teaspoon of caraway seeds, 11/2 teaspoon of coriander, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 cloves and garlic, 2 cups of red wine, 1 cup of broth and marinate for 1/6 hour." After marinating, the pork chops are constantly smeared with lard during the grilling period. Then, put the grilled pork chops in a pot and simmer for about 1/4 hour with the broth prepared in advance. ”

Toward the end of lunch, Servant Leonard walked briskly into the dining room. After saluting those present, he hurried over to Sir Roland's side and whispered, "Your Excellency, Mr. Bill Tuttle of the Dioces, and Lord Springhall, the County Magistrate, have urgent matters to see you. ”

Sir Roland pondered for a moment, then whispered, "I know, I'll go later." ”

Then, he said to the Augustinian father and daughter, who were present, "I'm sorry, but I have some business to attend to right now. Feel free, sir, Miss Isabel. ”

When Sir Roland had gone, Augustine looked at his daughter and said, "You are right, Isabel. Perhaps we came to Lancaster Castle only for the fate of Effie. ”

After wiping her mouth with a soft worsted linen, Isabel just said, "Father, have you ever thought about how you will talk to your mother and Effie about this when you go back?" ”

"Well, your mother may be very sad when she hears this."

"Sir, Effie has grown up, can you and your mother let her make her own choices?"

"Let her choose? Isabel, what if she falls in love with a poor boy who has no money, no land, and no status? ”

This shows that God made the right choice for her. Sir, let's get out of here. ”

When the two of them left the dining room and came to the open field in the middle of the castle, they saw a large group of tenant farmers and commoners dressed in wool, led by two well-dressed middle-aged men, talking fiercely with Sir Roland.