Chapter 81: Heat
The two Tim Knight were handed over to William by Baron Richard, and the atmosphere on the field gradually eased, the previous tense atmosphere had disappeared completely, but the Tim Knight and others, who were handed over to William by the soldiers on Richard's side, continued to use foul language.
Perhaps it was because they knew their fate for a short time, and the two of them were full of insults, and they scolded William and Richard and the knight generals under their command one by one, and everyone present looked at them angrily, but there was some common hatred.
For these two noisy dying people, the soldiers under William's command were completely unpolite, and directly gave them an old fist, and beat them into pigs' heads with extra effort.
Tim Knight, who had been treated roughly and feared in his heart, had no choice but to snort a few times, not daring to continue to be arrogant in front of this group of unreasonable soldiers.
William and Baron Richard paid no attention to the wails of the two poor creatures, and began to talk enthusiastically.
"Your Excellency Baron Richard, you are a sensible nobleman and a noble knight, and you are a model of noble knights for your friendship and mutual assistance, loyalty to your faith, respect for your lords, caution in your words, justice and tolerance on the battlefield, and adherence to the principles of honor and humility." With a smile on his face, as if all the previous suspicions had disappeared, William affectionately praised Baron Richard as a noble nobleman and a model of noble knighthood.
The main duty of knights at that time was to be soldiers, and the image of soldiers was highly respected by society, because frequent military activities were characteristic of the Middle Ages, and in people's minds, war was a normal state of social life. In the economic sphere, knights were part of the feudal system, loyal to the lord, and this bond was strengthened through rituals such as oaths. And in terms of social class, nobles can be knights in battle, but knights are not necessarily nobles.
In the Middle Ages, whether it is dukes, marquises, counts, viscounts, barons and other nobles, and even kings are keen to become a knight, the most famous of which is the knight King Arthur.
The legendary King Arthur, who was both the king and ruler of England and a noble knight.
The knight's title represents King Arthur's noble character and bravery, and the reason why the legend of King Arthur can be widely spread in Europe and the world is that his knighthood has played a great role.
Most of the nobles living in the Middle Ages valued and longed for the honor of knights, and many of the great lords and nobles often decided to crown themselves knights before the battle began, and even a cardinal once shouted to his soldiers: "I am a bishop!" I make myself a knight! ”
Therefore, William's praise of Baron Richard as a knight of high moral character is the highest compliment and recognition of Baron Richard's life's work.
Sure enough, William's praise touched the itch of Baron Richard, and I saw him laugh and say, "I didn't expect His Royal Highness William to be a very sensible person." Back then, I followed your uncle Count Robert and your grandfather, His Majesty Richard II, Duke of Normandy, and fought dozens of battles to create such a good situation for your Normandy family, and I was able to be named Baron of Argenthon. ”
Baron Richard, who was caught by William, entered the memory mode, perhaps because the old man talked a lot, he was always telling about his past experiences and teaching some of his experiences to William.
And William on the side also nodded frequently, not to ask, and for a while, the atmosphere between the old and the young gradually became harmonious.
The two of them had a wonderful conversation, and they couldn't help but laugh together.
"Your Excellency Baron Richard, there are many things in you that I, a junior, want to learn, if I have the opportunity, I will definitely visit you in person to ask for advice!" William said modestly as a student.
"Don't dare, His Highness William. I didn't expect you to be such a polite and friendly person, I had misunderstood you before. Baron Richard laughed and said with a little modesty, "Your Highness William, if you are going to visit Barony Agenthon, my dear only daughter Agnes will be very happy, she is three years old and does not like to make friends with the knightly nobles of Agentang, which is really worrying. ”
"That's great, I'll definitely meet your daughter next time I have the chance." William's heart was also slightly excited, it seemed that there was something bad about the awakening of the soul of XX control, remembering that he had no friends of the same age, and the adult nobles around him were also cold and even disgusted with him, William sighed slightly, and said: "Maybe it's my identity as an illegitimate child, so I am disgusted by them... Alas. ”
"You don't have to be lost, His Highness William. No one can erase your noble qualities, and eventually all the nobles will recognize you. Baron Richard said to William, who was in a frustrated mood.
"Thank you, Baron Richard, I feel so much better." William put away his sadness, looked up at Baron Richard, and said gratefully, "It is you who lost a chief knight, Sir Martin, in this duel, who is a great and venerable knight, and I am very sorry for his death. ”
"Don't be saddened by Sir Martin's death, this duel with Sir Hubert is a fair duel, and the most wonderful duel I have ever seen, and I don't think Sir Martin will regret dying at the hands of Sir Hubert." Although Baron Richard was a little disappointed, he did not blame William, but comforted William.
"Still, I hope to have some compensation for Sir Martin!" William said with a sincere expression: "By the way, Your Excellency Baron Richard, does Sir Martin have any descendants?" ”
"Yes, Sir Martin, though he was only thirty-seven years old, had a son named Ferdinand. Grylls is already a 16-year-old adult.
Growing up on the Isle of Wight in England, he pursued adventure from an early age, climbing with his father as a young boy.
He is now serving in my army, and I intend to let him inherit his father's knightly estate in Agenthon, and wait until he is eighteen years old to officially canonize him as a knight. Baron Richard nodded in reply.
"Your Excellency Baron Richard, can you make Ferdinand. What about Grylls playing for me? I will officially canonize him as a knight and grant him a manor estate to make him my leading general. William looked at Baron Richard with a serious look on his face and said in a pleading tone.
"Hmm... Well, just let him play for you, and I think as a young man, I'm sure he'll have more opportunities. Baron Richard pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"Thank you very much, Your Excellency Baron Richard!" William nodded gratefully.