When the two of them came to the parterre, which had been converted from the base of a huge old battery in the southeast corner of Thurland Castle, the Earl of Lancashire, believing that the Duke of Richmond was no longer a problem, smiled confidently and said, "Miss Isabelle, the Duke of Richmond will soon be married to the daughter of the Duke of Norfolk within this year. ”

The question of who Henry married was just an important thing for Isabel to do. As for whether it will have any consequences for her, it is impossible to know now. Therefore, she just smiled lightly and said, "Have you ever considered that after the Duke gets married, he may not stay in the north but go to live in the south?" And whether I, as the Duke's Privy Counsellor, will remain in Richmondshire, have you considered it? ”

"This thing... I really didn't think about it. Miss, is this your second or third question? ”

"Just think of it as the second question. Your Excellency, if I do go to the South, do you think you will still be able to meet me? ”

"Miss, I... I can buy real estate, estates in the south, as a gift to you. ”

"Wow, these gifts seem too expensive."

"It's okay, if you don't want to accept it, I can also consider the southern estates and estates as family wealth."

Isabel took a few quick steps around the circular parterre, turned to look at Jacob, and said, "Your Excellency, if you really want to do this, I think you had better not easily believe every word that Mr. Althorp, the lawyer of the South, has said to you. ”

Jacobhere pondered for a moment, looked at her and said, "Miss, do you have a different opinion about the petition procession for Mr. Althorp to seek the support of the nobles of the North?" ”

"Mr. Althorp's behavior is only for us to express their wishes to the king in their own way. But for the king, Mr. Lawyer and the petitioning procession that was about to gather from all over the country was undoubtedly a challenge to the royal power. What do you think it means to oppose the Reformation and return to the old religious order? ”

The Earl of Lancashire, a devout Catholic, certainly agreed, and he had great sympathy and support for the Southern lawyer, who had courageously stood up for the Catholic religion. To-morrow he was going to summon the nobles and gentlemen of the county of Lancashire, the gentleman of repute, and Yomanon to meet Robert on a deeper level.

At this moment, the knight's daughter, whom he liked, said a different opinion. Jacob shook his head and said, "The king's forcible change of the beliefs of the nobles and the common people will naturally be questioned or opposed by people from different classes. It's just that what the young lady said, I don't quite understand. ”

This meant that the king would submit to the nobility and the populace and bring the kingdom back to the right path of Catholicism. This means that the king will lose even one chance to get a male heir. ”

"Well, the king has had three queens this year since his divorce from Queen Catherine of Aragon. Our King is still waiting for God to grant him a male heir. ”

"So, what do you think, Your Excellency?"

"It's just a petition campaign, and I'm sure the just king will listen carefully to the nobles and the populace."

"Well, if Your Excellency insists that this is a petition to the King, I will not object to any decision you make. However, I would like to tell you that you would do well to think more about your title, reputation, status, and family wealth. ”

"I am grateful for the care that Mademoiselle has shown me. So, what do you think should be done? "The Earl of Lancashire, as governor of a county, is of course more concerned about titles and status than about all matters.

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket. I wonder if this answer will satisfy you, Your Excellency. Isabel just said simply.

Jacob pondered and smiled and said, "Miss Isabel, I hope that one day I can really get you who is smart, beautiful, and young. ”

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On the third day, nobles, knights, priests, gentlemen and jomannon from all over the county of Lancashire gathered at Thrand Castle. While the knights and squires led by Sir Roland were all on the side of Robert Althorp, the Earl of Lancashire, the presiding officer of the meeting, found Baron Montigall II Richard Stanley, who lived at Hornby Castle, standing alone in the corner of the parlor without saying a word.

In the middle of the meeting, the Earl of Lancashire asked the servants to invite Baron II to another room. After the two of them sat down, Jacob asked kindly, "Lord Montiger, I guess you must have a different opinion about this Mr. Althorp, don't you?" ”

Richard, who was young and fond of war games, nodded and said seriously: "Your Excellency, when my father became Baron Montigall I, he told me to be loyal to the king of the Kingdom of England forever. But to-day I am amazed at the decision made by the knights and squires. ”

"Lord Montiguel, they are merely questioning the purpose of the king's conversion to Catholicism by their own deeds, and unanimously agree that the righteous, holy king has been tempted by certain ministers."

"In any case, one cannot express one's displeasure to the king by an act that borders on rebellion."

"Your Excellency thinks it's a rebellion?"

"Yes, Lord Lancashire. Therefore, I assume that this pilgrimage to the south will be suppressed by the king. ”

At this time, Jacob remembered what Isabel had said to him yesterday, and went to the side of Baron II and said in a low voice: "I also think that this is a rebellion with a large number of people. But I can't openly disagree with the decisions made by these people, do you understand? ”

Richard Stanley smiled and nodded, and said softly, "I trust Your Excellency to make a wise judgment." ”

As Bill Tuttle, who was Yomannon, stood with David Springhall, the magistrate, and tasted the Burgundy wine given by the Earl of Lancashire, he raised his glass, and the magistrate whispered, "You haven't done anything against the Duke of Richmond these two days, have you?" ”

Bill, who was full of spring breeze, smiled and said, "Your Excellency, this is impossible. Am I going to joke about my land and possessions? ”

"Good. Listen, this pilgrimage to the south is a very important thing, and I hope you will carefully consider whether or not to join the group. ”

"Your Excellency, Mr. Althop has said that this is only a pilgrimage, and he hopes that the king will change his mind and maintain the original Catholic order."

"I'm worried that there will be more looting and violent killings as the pilgrims march south."

"Your Excellency, we have never thought of opposing the king. But we have to free the king from the ministers of religious heresy. ”