The use of roses as a symbol of secrecy can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology. The ancient Greek and Roman cultures, in turn, were inherited from ancient Egyptian mythology. As a result, the ancient Greeks and Romans regarded the rose as a symbol of Horus in ancient Egypt, the patron goddess of the pharaohs in ancient Egyptian mythology. However, it is puzzling that the gods of ancient Egypt were often associated with lotus flowers.

Roses were often painted or carved on the ceiling of the Roman banquet halls to remind attendees to keep their mouths shut and keep secrets under the influence of wine. In the Middle Ages, the roses hanging from the ceiling of the conference room likewise guaranteed secrecy to all those present (those under the roses).

In Christian symbolism, the word "Alosa" (under the rose) has a special place in confession. A rose with five rose petals is often engraved on the body of the penitent, indicating that the words will be kept secret. In the 16th century, a huge rose was draped over the ceiling of the council chamber, which silenced the people present, and became the "god of silence".

Standing reservedly in a passage in the rose garden, Isabelle, wearing a hood and a straitjacket, said solemnly as she looked at Lady Lancashire, two paces away, "Lady Lancashire, my mother told me that you asked her about sugar and spices. Also, I'd love to know what made you curious about my marriage. After all, my marriage is my own affair, isn't it? ”

Lady Lancashire, dressed in countess ranks, looked at her with the same reserve, and only smiled kindly, "Miss Isabel, you know that the noble families are very eager to get more sugar, spices, hides, gold, or silver. So, I see myself as your good partner to move this thing forward. ”

"The Countess is also an animal full of desire, and everyone is like that." Isabel pondered and nodded as she looked at the other calmly, "I think my mother must have told you that I didn't have a lot of rare goods from the Spaniards' overseas territories either. So, I can give you some. ”

Lady Lancashire was about to thank her, when she suddenly added, "Madame, if you wish to obtain more sugar, spices, or other rare goods, let your husband, Lord Lancashire, and I discuss some port and merchant shipping matters. At the very least, I know that there are ports in Lancashire, and your husband can make good use of the ports in his realm for overseas trade. ”

"Ports? Merchant vessel? Miss, you mean to take a boat from Lancashire all the way to the Caribbean... Sea? ”

"Yes, ma'am. Only by participating in the overseas adventure trade will you and your husband's family receive a large number of rare goods. Not only can it be used for its own use, but it can also be exchanged for a large amount of wealth. ”

Although Lady Lancashire did not understand the overseas adventurous trade she was talking about, she was no stranger to commercial trade. Looking at each other approvingly, he slowly walked to a field of roses on the right side of the passage, bent down and sniffed deeply about the roses. Then he turned to look at Isabel, "Miss, I don't believe you would generously offer such excellent advice to my husband and me. Say, what do you want? I can also give you an endless supply of fine French wines, falcons, cherries, herring, cod, and pickled fruits, and even the private coinage of Lancashire. ”

Lady Lancashire had openly offered bribes to her, which gave Isabel some joy in her heart. Slowly pacing to a rose on the left, he thought as he admired the delicate roses, "I can get all this food, falcons and private coinage, that Lady Lancashire said." Even the Duke of Richmond had a way of buying it for me. ”

"Now, what am I missing? I already have pretty much everything except for what came out after the Industrial Revolution. ”

"Why don't you let Lady Lancashire send me some falcons and hounds."

Thinking of this, Isabel straightened up and looked at Lady Lancashire and smiled softly, "Madame, I love the Greyback Falcon and the Foxhound. Right now, I just lack these two assistants who can assist me in my hunting. ”

Lady Lancashire smiled and tilted her head, "Of course, I love them too. ”

By the time of Henry VIII, the wild deer in England had gradually died out due to the abundance of hunting by members of the royal family and nobles. Thus, the fox, which replaced the wild deer, was chosen as a new prey. With the rise of fox hunting, the foxhound also replaced the Scottish deer hound as the new hunting assistant of the northern aristocracy.

Of course, from the time of Edward II at the beginning of the 14th century, the nobles of the South bred a breed called the Beagle for the hunting of hares - the ancestor of the Migru Hare Retriever, one of the modern hunting dogs. By the time of Elizabeth I, the royal family of England had bred a breed known as the Pomphound that was between 8 and 9 inches (about 20 to 23 centimeters) in size. Before hunting, the nobles used to put their pocket hounds in their saddlebags and ride horses with them.

That night, the Earl and Lady of Lancashire were kept overnight at the estate by Baron and Mrs. Walton. When evening came, Isabel went to the official apartment of her father, Baron Walton, and spoke to him about Professor Lancashire's betrothal strategy. Baron Walton did not object to his daughter's proposed engagement, but only pondered the length of the engagement.

The baron sat behind his desk and looked at Isabel as he stroked his beard slightly, "Daughter, how long have you been engaged to Sir William?" I don't think this time can be delayed for too long. ”

Isabel had already thought about this question before, and when she looked at her father, she replied, "Father, the engagement is for a period of one year. If, in a year's time, Sir William and I think that the other is suitable for us, we will have a wedding ceremony. ”

"A year? I allow you to decide. It's just that your engagement is still going to be held in the church. ”

"Yes, after my engagement with Sir William and I will be done, you will be able to write to the other nobles of the North."

Later, Isabel asked a valet to invite her mother to her father's office, and she wanted to talk to her about giving some sugar and spices to the Earl and Lady of Lancashire. Mrs. Walton, who was sitting on a bench, listened to her daughter's words, and said slowly, "So, you intend to give Lady Lancashire some sugar and spices for her assistance in your marriage?" ”

Isabel smiled at her mother, who was sitting next to her father, "Yes, mother. In addition, Lady Lancashire intends to give me a few falcons and foxhounds in return. ”