What the man dressed as a peasant is afraid of can be seen at a glance from an outsider's perspective. First, two young men standing on one side each held a spear with a triangular squire spear banner, each of which was clearly marked with the same noble coat of arms.

For nobles, knights, and squires, it was the dukely coat of arms of the noblest Duke of Richmond. For those of the second and third estates beyond the first estate, it is a true coat of arms of nobility, representing power, intimidation, and untouchable social status.

And for the poor, powerless, inferior, lowly, physically active, uneducated and rude fourth estate people who are at the bottom of society, this coat of arms is a symbol of fear, which can take the lives and wealth of countless people. Only by kneeling on its knees can you protect your life and wealth from being violated.

Secondly, these dozens of young men, without exception, wore the same clothing and army armor. While wearing a weapon such as a long sword at the waist, everyone's face has a look of majesty, solemnity, and inviolability. There is no need to ask at all, at a glance it is clear that these people are the cavalry attendants of the owner of this coat of arms.

Finally, the young woman in army armor carried not only two short swords, but also a quiver full of arrows and an English longbow used by the army's longbowmen. Although this longbow looks a little strange, it seems to be shorter than a normal longbow.

Therefore, anyone other than the first rank standing in front of this young woman and the dozens of cavalry squires behind her would involuntarily become afraid. Fear that some of your inappropriate words and actions will anger these people who are accustomed to speaking by force.

"Miss, I... I'm afraid you're going to kill me. Eventually, the man dressed as a farmer said what he expected.

"Don't be afraid, we won't kill you." Isabel Walton, the overseer of the heavily armed territory, took a soothing stance to ease the tension at the scene.

The man who was tied with his hands tied and lost his ability to resist could only choose to believe her, "Yes, Miss." ”

The man with clear thinking and logical language now seems to be definitely not a schizophrenic. Isabel took the magistrate's side and began to ask further: "Since you think we are going to kill you, then you must think we are thieves, right?" ”

"Well, miss, probably."

Isabel glanced at the man with contempt, "Very well, why did you bow respectfully when you saw us before you thought we were thieves who murdered and robbed?" ”

The man hung his head, never answering her question. Isabel turned her head to look at William Parr, who was standing behind her on the right, "Do you know the answer?" ”

"Yes, Your Excellency." William blurted out. Still, he wanted to draw a prayer cross on his chest, and he wanted to thank God for not allowing him to forget the conversation between Isabel and the man.

"Your Excellency, this man's salutation to us proves that he knows who we are." William pressed his pounding heart and kept his tone steady, "Knowing who we are, but thinking that we are thieves who kill indiscriminately, proves that he is lying." ”

"Man, do you hear me? Your explanation does not satisfy me, continue. Isabel stretched out her right hand and grasped the hilt of the short sword at her left waist, as if she were ready to draw it.

"I... I know that these people were cavalry squires of the nobility. I was only a peasant, and I did not dare to anger the nobles' men. ”

"Well, that's a good point. Now, tell me why you're running away. After Isabel finished speaking, she then asked rhetorically, "Even if you don't admit that you are fleeing, then you still have to explain why you ran to the high ground immediately after we left?" ”

The man felt sweat running down his face, and raised his bound hands to wipe the sweat with the back of his hand. After wiping the sweat back and forth twice, his lips began to squirm again, "I want to take care of my sheep." ”

The corners of Isabel's mouth tilted, and she smiled and looked at the four guards who had grabbed the man, "Where did you find him?" How did you find him? ”

One of the four guards pointed to a few groves in front of the high ground and replied aloud, "Your Excellency, my brother and I found him in that grove. At the time, he was climbing up a tree. ”

"Hahaha......" The guard's answer drew laughter from the rest of the guards present, Isabel pressed her hand twice in the air, and suddenly changed her tone as she stared at the man, "Still don't want to tell the truth?" Well, I can only send you to hell for violent resistance. ”

When the man heard her words, he jerked his head up. When he saw the other party pull out the short sword at his waist, he was so frightened that he quickly knelt on the ground, "Miss, please don't kill me, I... I'm willing to tell the truth. ”

Under inducement and coercion, the man soon confessed to the crime of stealing property and food from his home. Isabel sneered and gave an order, "Waste my time." Baldwin, you and Fast go and get the village magistrate or tax collector. ”

William, who was standing on one side, did not speak. Except for Isabel who asked him to answer a question, he had been silently watching the whole process of the other party dealing with a theft case.

When the sweaty village official and a public bookkeeper were approached by Baldwin, Isabel pointed to the thief who was kneeling on the ground, "Village officer, I caught this man stealing property in the village. Now, I order you to take him immediately to the County Sheriff's Court. ”

The village officer stepped forward and took a look at some of the metal cutlery and food in the package, then raised his right leg and kicked at the thief. While kicking and scolding, "You cursed outcast, I must teach you a hard lesson today." ”

"Stop. Village officer, if you beat him to death, who will bear the responsibility? After Isabel stopped the village official's retaliation, she instructed the two guards, "You and the village official will escort this person to the court, and the village official will not beat him again." ”

After taking care of the rest, everyone got back on their horses and galloped along the road towards the next village. Before reaching a small village called Kilton, Isabel told everyone to slow down their horses again. Then, pulling the reins, he glanced at William beside him, "Okay, just say what you want to say." ”

William Parr, who had not spoken for a long time, licked his somewhat dry lips and smiled at Isabel, "Your Excellency, I have nothing to say. ”