A cool summer breeze blows across the water of the River Tees on the left side of the road, causing the mirror-like water to ripple. Occasionally, a wild bass or barracuda or two jumps out of the water, rolls over and falls into the water. Circles of ripples are stirred up on the surface of the water, causing the reflection in the water to sway.

John Neville, a young man riding in front of Isabel and William Parr, stared at the surface of the Tis River, and it was clear from his unconcealed expression that he wanted to jump into the river and play in the water for a while. If you're lucky, you might even catch a few wild fish racks and roast them over the campfire.

Isabel glanced at Little John's expression and smiled lightly, "John, if you want to play in the water, go back to the manor and play again." ”

John looked back and smiled excitedly, "Godmother, look how clear the water is in this river, I can even see my favorite fish chasing my partner underwater." ”

"yes, I know." Isabel nodded, then turned her head to look at William beside her, "Say, what request?" ”

William raised his chin slightly and looked at her intently, "Miss Isabel, I dare not hide anything from you from God. Actually, I came to the North because my sister intended to introduce me to you, and through you I got the opportunity to meet the Duke of Richmond. ”

Isabel looked at the sun in the sky, and she knew that it would set in a few moments. The corners of his mouth grinned slightly, "Honesty is a commendable virtue at all times." As a knight, honesty is also a necessary quality. Honesty alone is not enough, though. ”

What a high-sounding remark, people who don't know Isabelle's details will definitely believe her 100%. Of course, she was not wrong. When William, who was silent, heard her words, he couldn't help but feel a little enthusiastic, "Miss, you are right. It is precisely because I still have many places where I do not meet the requirements of a knight that I need you to recommend me to the Duke. ”

"But shouldn't your sister, Madame Latimer, tell me these words?"

"Miss, my brother-in-law... That is, Lord Latimer is in very bad health, so my sister has not had time to come to Richmondshire to discuss this matter with you. So, I hope to get the opportunity to serve the Duke and get out of some of the regrettable predicaments I am in now. ”

"Godmother, when are we going back?" John in front of him seemed a little anxious.

"Soon, you can dismount and rest for a while." Isabel adjusted her sitting position after speaking, "Mr. Parr, I know that your father is a magistrate, chief of the guard and commissioner of the Northamptonshire. So, as the eldest son of Your Excellency the Judge, you can change your predicament by going to a church school or going to a university to get an education, right? ”

William nodded thoughtfully and smiled lightly, "Miss, I was educated in a church school before I was 18 years old, and I think that's enough. ”

At this time, William focused his eyes on the ploughed fields in the distance, and became a little excited, "But, I am a descendant of Edward III, a descendant of a king who rode on a horse and conquered almost all of France with a spear, shield and knightly sword!" ”

Speaking of this, turning his gaze to Isabel, "I want to live like my ancestors, and only by becoming a respected knight can I inherit the knightly glory that once belonged to my ancestors!" ”

"I really didn't expect that this war madman and his sister would be the descendants of Edward III." Isabel sighed in her heart and thought at the same time, "Catherine is his sister, she can help him, anyway, he will become a nobleman in a few years." But would he become Henry's political enemy after becoming a nobleman? It seems that he must be sworn allegiance to Henry, and that he should be one of Henry's guards before being made a nobleman. ”

Thinking of this, he smiled lightly, "Mr. Parr, your idea is not bad. It's just that you can only be a guard when you go to the Duke's Palace. Of course, if you will. ”

What Isabel meant was already obvious, and William's eyes widened with excitement when he heard it, "Miss Isabel, are you telling the truth?" Would you like to recommend me to the Duke? ”

"Remember, Mr. Parr, that henceforth the Duke will be addressed as 'His Highness'. Didn't your sister tell you about the relationship between the Duke of Richmond and His Majesty the King? ”

"Of course, yes, miss, I will."

"Alright, the sun is about to set, did you come to Darlington from the south?"

At this moment, William, who was extremely excited, didn't care about the question of whether it was about to get dark, and nodded happily, "Yes, Miss." Uh, can I see His Highness tomorrow? ”

"I'm afraid this won't work, you won't be able to see Your Highness until Pentecost." Isabel thought for a moment that he could follow her to escort the Duke of Richmond out of the county, "Well, come to Nottingham Castle tomorrow morning to find me." ”

"Thank you very much for your help, God will bless you, Miss Isabel."

William's nephew, who was already very bored by the river, began to bet with several manor guards to throw small stones into the river. See who can bounce the skimmed stone on the water, and whoever bounces the skimmed stone more times wins.

Just as John had lost a few pennies, he suddenly heard William call out from behind him: "John, John." ”

"Uncle, are you calling me?" John looked back at William Parr with the small stone.

At this time, William came to him and leaned down and stroked his little head, "John, I'm going back to Latimer Manor." You and your godmother must listen to your godmother when you go back, okay? ”

John looked at William with a feeling of reluctance, "Uncle, will you come to Asker Manor to visit me?" ”

"John, I will, and I'll be visiting you for a lot of time in the future."

Or what did a young John think in his heart, and what did he say, "Uncle, is this true?" You're not going to cheat on me, are you? ”

William smiled and hugged his nephew, "John, lying is punishable by God. ”

When William rode away with two of Baron Latimer's guards toward the south, the eldest son, John, was still reluctant to look at his departing back. At this time, he turned his head to look at Isabel, "Godmother, do you think my uncle will become a knight?" ”

"John, how do you know?" Isabel was a little surprised by John's words, and beckoned to the two manor guards, "Hurry up, let's go back to the manor now." ”

Soon, as the group galloped west to the village of Newton Morel in Richmondshire, Isabel and John slowed down their horses.