Lorraine had never thought before that melodious orchestral music and cruel whipping would complement each other.

But at Kent Manor, he witnessed this scene with his own eyes, sight and hearing, cruelty and elegance, civilization and barbarity, truth and hypocrisy...

"Mr. Kenway? Mr. Kenway?"

The philosophical flying emotions were pulled back by a strange and gentle woman's voice, and Lorraine slowly returned to reality.

The five senses were unfolding, and he first heard the round solo with the bass horn, and the twisting rhythm formed a tune in his mind, which was John Sebastian Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 D major.

This is a treasure-level music. In Lorraine's impression, Bach's original music should be starring the flute, violin and harpsichord.

But perhaps there is no excellent harpsichorist in the orchestra raised by Mrs. Kent, or perhaps her bass trumpeter is outstanding, and the originally light concerto was boldly reinterpreted by the musicians.

The mid-bass zone of the upper bass number is much wider than the original instrumental music, resulting in a major change in the style of the whole tune, less elf-like joy, and replaced by a rich fragrance filled with maturity and charm, just like the beautiful owner of the manor in front of Lorraine.

The intoxicating solo quickly advanced to the end, and the lively flute broke into the sound area, followed by the violin, trumpet and various magnificent auxiliary music, accompanied by the muffled sound of the whip whip and the uncontrollable screams of the inmate.

The extreme sense of incongruity, but with a steady rhythm, the screams merged with the music like the sound of the drum beats and the music. Lorraine's confused eyes gradually focused and saw clearly in front of her.

The manor is bright in spring, and there are nine long poles standing on the grassland with one high and eight low.

The longest one is on the corner, with a rope hanging from the top, hanging the black slave who abandoned his master at a critical moment.

Whether his behavior was a subconscious reflex or a conspiracy that was intentional, he has now become a dead body swaying in the wind, with no sound.

The other eight long poles lined up in front of Lorraine. The long rope at the top lifted the guards who gave up the rescue at that time and hung them into [y] shapes. They were whipped at the end of the long rope, and there were only people who were executed behind them. Even the sentences and counting were subconsciously omitted.

This means that the standard for this caning is [beat until you are satisfied].

The lynching lasted for two days, and the hanged groom also hung on the grassland for two days.

However, it shouldn't have lasted that long.

In the first round of whipping, two guards unexpectedly admitted to receiving bribes and demanded that they collect evidence that the Count monopolizes smuggling trade and privately allocate the supply of goods.

Things became out of control, and two people had been killed, and the betrayers who had two hearts towards the count also rose from two to seven.

It was completely beyond Lorraine's expectations.

Because of this sudden episode, Lorraine and her group also stayed in the manor for two full days.

Today is the third day. On the excuse that the weather is sunny, Mrs. Kent, the owner of the manor, officially sent an invitation to drink tea to Lorraine for the first time.

"Mr. Kenway? Mr. Kenway?" Mrs. Kent held the teapot with a strange and puzzled look on his face.

Lorraine smiled faintly, covering up her previous absentia.

"Madam." He gently pushed the empty cup in front of him into the direction of his wife, "I'm thinking about the war in the suburbs."

"With the Earl here, the British cannot threaten the peace in New Orleans." The lady shook the pot at Lorraine. "Although the British in Kenya have always lacked the elegance and romance of France, they must admit that their understanding of tea is unparalleled in the world. Only the good tea they think is the real good tea."

The amber tea liquid was poured into the cup, and the fragrance radiated. Lorraine picked it up and tasted it. Suddenly she remembered something and frowned.

"A farmer like me really can't taste the quality of tea. In my eyes, it is neither spicy than strong wine nor much fragrant as coffee."

"Is that right..." The lady smiled playfully and put down the teapot with a reserved attitude. "The Count told me that you are an excellent smuggling merchant, a large ship that rides the wind and waves, and a crew member who obeys orders. I thought you would like to drink tea."

"In another five years, maybe it won't work now."

“Because you are young?”

Lorraine smiled silly: "Youngness means rebellion. People in the world think it is good, and I really can't calm down and taste it."

The lady nodded in agreement: "I have to admit that I envy your lifestyle. This is the privilege of those who have left the old class and have not yet joined the new class, called freedom."

"Isn't it called a nouveau riche or a country bumpkin?"

"It's praise, not irony."

The two of them were talking non-nutritional gossiping until the butler came over and said a few times in Mrs. Kent's ear, and the lady smiled and put down the cup.

"The count is back," she said.

Lorraine? looked at the pocket watch in another place: "Ten o'clock? The count seemed to be back early..."

"Your observation is very detailed."

Lorraine was shocked and then calmed down again.

"Saving people is just a short line between assassination. I have done everything the killer has done. I believe that neither you nor the count would think that I happened to pass by and just happened to help the count escape danger, right?"

"A honest young man, honest and keen." The lady stood up, "The Count is waiting for you in the study. Besides, the last sentence is not a compliment."

“Thank you for your hospitality…”

...

After all, after living in the manor for two days, Lorraine had long been allowed to move freely for a short distance from the pasture to the study.

Halfway through, Cron came to him and took the opportunity to change his clothes to convey the latest news from the outside world.

Katerina sent information. Last night, the seriously injured and unrecovered Knights of Ero led a team to seal the old tavern, and all Bach and other members were arrested.

Katerina judged that time had been enough for the count to ask all the ins and outs of the assassination, including Katerina's identity and the role she played in this incident.

This part of the development has always been in Lorraine's plan, including the disguise and role of Yacharin and Daniel, as well as the exposure of Katerina's identity.

Lorraine's goal was to establish a relatively long life-and-death support with the Count. In order to achieve this goal, he had to become the person who was most suitable for the Count to entrust safety.

Bounties and assassination would make the Count unable to trust strange smugglers and mercenaries, while the French nobles disguised by Yacharin would lay doubts about the Baton Rouge Legion and other French soldiers in the earl's heart.

As for Katerina's dual identity as a pirate and a wanted criminal...

The registered owner of the Jackdaw is Donna Linka. With the ability of the Count, it is only a matter of time to link this false false identity with the Caribbean red-haired Caterina Dipo.

Instead of deliberately concealing it at the risk of being noticed during the cooperation process, and giving up Katerina's social and connections in New Orleans in order to conceal it, it is better to put all these openly from the beginning.

Caterina's identity will become a suitable handle. Giving this handle to the Count can effectively enhance his sense of security and make up for the lack of trust and familiarity between Lorraine and him.

For Lorraine, this matter is harmless enough.

The identity of the wanted criminal is only valid for the Spanish authorities. The Count's enemies of the world happened to be thanks to the Spanish, and the possibility of a dog taking a rat is approaching zero.

The identity of the former pirate doesn't matter.

Change the plowshare to the sword!

In order to lure the numerous pirates in the Caribbean to return to justice, colonies from various countries have regarded this policy as a guideline since the 1740s.

Every pirate who takes the initiative to wash his hands can receive unconditional pardons and obtain 35 acres of private land.

As a well-known pirate, Katerina's situation must be a bit special. But once this special thing is made public, it will only exchange her for a larger plowshare, and it will not be replaced with a gallows.

The handle in the earl's hand is nothing. It can give the earl psychological comfort, but it is not enough to pose a real threat to Lorraine.

For Lorraine, who intends to cooperate, this is the most suitable "gift".

On the way to the study, Lorraine reviewed the current situation over and over again.

The Count sealed the old tavern, which showed that he had already cleared the assassin's chain of assassin's words, and successfully received all the information Lorraine wanted to give him, and he grabbed the handle that nameless.

The only surprise was that there were really bribed characters in the guard, which was beyond Lorraine's expectations, and fortunately, the plan would only have a positive push.

Under multiple influences, the current count should have become a frightened bird. While worrying about the next assassination, he is also on guard against the whole world.

In this way, Lorraine, who had rejected the invitation from the old tavern, saved the earl's life, showed combat effectiveness, and had the handle on the earl's hands, was undoubtedly the most suitable guard candidate.

The meeting, which is not on the regular itinerary, is likely to be an invitation to Lorraine.

It means that if you walk nine out of nine hundred times, only one step will be achieved!

Thinking of this, Lorraine clenched her fists secretly.
Chapter completed!