In order to achieve the goal of severe punishment, her argument may not be valid in the Protestant South, where Catholicism is strong.

For devout believers in the North, religion is not just something people practice in the church, it is science, philosophy, politics, personal identity, and the hope of salvation. Religion is not a personal hobby, but an eternal universal truth. If heresies and heretics become the blades that kill this truth, it will bring ruin to those around them and tear apart the social environment in which they live.

It seems that the "stick and carrot policy" of "holding a big stick and talking like honey and going to the ends of the world without hurry" is about to work. Isabel planned to use the stick of religion to teach the young guard a hard lesson, "Enoch Dewey, do you know what kind of bad consequences your words and actions will cause to the Duke's Palace? ”

Enoch, who had become a little dazed, lowered his head in pain and shook it without answering her. She turned to look at the other guards standing in the silent little square, and asked loudly, "Guys, where is the Duke's Palace and Sharif Hatton Castle owned by His Highness?" This is a territory of His Royal Highness in the North, and this is the seat of the Northern Council presided over by His Highness! ”

Then he rebuked loudly, "The nobles and knights who rule the northern counties, as well as the seat of the Northern Council of justice and administration, will be destroyed and destroyed by thugs and followers like Enoch Dewey!" Guys, this is a rebellion that needs to be reprimanded harshly! This is the most heinous rebellion! This is a behavior that absolutely needs to be eliminated! ”

Perhaps, Isabel's discourse abandons the principle of seeking truth from facts to a certain extent, and advocates simplistic and absolute viewing. 35xs elevates the topic to the level of aristocracy, the idea of order, and the kingdom with fallacious thinking. However, what she said was true, and Sharif Hatton Castle was indeed an important place for the Northern Council to deal with the affairs of the northern counties.

Once the armed battle that took place today reached the ears of other nobles and knights in the north, it would definitely have a bad impact on the Duke of Richmond, who was the chairman of the committee. Isabel Walton, who served as Privy Counsellor of the Duke's Court and Supervisor of the Domain, would also be implicated in Enoch Dewey's violent acts.

In addition, the reckless behavior of the young Guardie raises another problem, and his words have encroached on Isabel's noble honor. When the guards involved in the armed battle lowered their heads one after another, . .

"Enoch, there is one more question I must tell you, since your words have infringed on my noble honor, I need to use some means to defend my noble honor." Isabel stood in front of the young guard with her arms folded, looked at each other calmly and said.

"Nobility honor...?" The young Wei Cong, who had his head down, heard her words, raised his head slowly in silence, and looked at her with a very surprised expression, "Your Excellency, can I defend myself?" ”

Isabel tilted her head, her gaze casually swept over the other's face, and nodded slightly. After the young Wei Cong was allowed, he recalled what he had said at the time. Then, in a feeble voice, he told her, "Your Excellency, I know that I have committed an unpardonable sin. However, I still want to tell you what I said, and I hope you will understand. ”

Then, Enoch said what he had said during his argument with Fathit and the others as it was. After listening expressionlessly, Isabel turned her gaze to the vice-captain who was a few steps away and asked loudly, "Vice-captain, did Enoch say that at the time?" ”

Peter wanted to know how Isabel would punish Enoch and the guards who participated in the armed fight, so he hurriedly walked up to her side, glanced at Enoch twice, and replied softly, "Yes, Your Excellency, that's what he said. ”

Isabel nodded, glanced at Peter, and then at the young guard, "Enoch, I believe you dare not lie in front of God and me. So, do you know who I am? ”

"Yes, you are the daughter of Lord Walton, and you are a young lady of noble blood."

There was silence at the scene, and everyone was waiting for her orders. She turned around and glanced at the facial expressions of each of the guards, then continued to look at the young guards and said aloud, "We always hope that the lost lamb who has gone the wrong way can return to the sheepfold or find a way back to the pasture. However, the shepherd cannot be sure whether this outlier lamb who has gone the wrong way is intentional. ”

Isabel's words sounded very similar to those of the judges of the Catholic Inquisition, as if she were making closing arguments. Gentleman Beard Smith hurriedly came to her side, glanced at Enoch, who was bowing his head and repenting, and said softly, "Your Excellency, I think we can detain Enoch Dewey first, and then punish him when His Highness returns." ”

"Sir, even if Your Highness returns to the castle, it will still be handed over to me to deal with. So......" Isabel said in a voice that no one else could hear, "Enoch, perhaps, in the eyes of others, you have committed a crime of betraying God and His Highness today, so no one will pity you. However, today is the day of the commemoration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, so I can give you the opportunity to confess your sins to God. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, I will... Confession to God. Enoch, who lowered his head, made a painful sound.

"Enoch, you must remember that my duty is to oversee His Highness's entire realm and Sharif Castle under His Royal Highness's orders. I will bring the wrongdoers back on the right path and try to save the souls of these people. ”

"I'll remember, Your Excellency."

"Enoch, I want to tell you one more thing before I order you to go to church to confess." Isabel paused and looked at the young guard with some seriousness, "Well, the second point, the question of your encroachment on my noble honor. When everyone is done celebrating, you will receive a duel challenge letter from me. ”

"Duel challenge letter...? Your Excellency, I am so grateful for your kindness and for giving me the opportunity to celebrate the Ascension of Jesus Christ today. To the others, Enoch Dewey was on the verge of kneeling in front of Isabel to thank her.

Isabel nodded slightly, "Now, you can go to church and confess your sins." You are not allowed to leave the church without the permission of the pastor! ”