living in 16th century england

Chapter 14 Makeover
The port was on fire, and someone was running and shouting.

On the River Exe, a small boat is sailing.

The idlers on board stretched their necks to watch, and the sailors were busy.

As long as the burning is thorough enough, the truth will never be known.Maybe no one even knows who died.As for who used to go in and out of the hotel?It's even more impossible.

It's a good time without cameras.

Matthew: "Korn, you'd better take off your armor."

Cohen was puzzled: "What kind of armor do you take off properly?"

Matthew fiddled with the luggage: "Can you swim?"

Cohen looked around vigilantly and pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword.

Matthew finally took out a loudspeaker: "No, no, it's just in case."

Robert said: "Don't worry, this is a two-masted trading ship, and there are not many sailors."

There are always people chattering about telling you how many people a boat can hold.In fact, it is the most realistic and cost-effective to start a sailboat with the least amount of manpower.

Generally speaking, only 5 people are enough to start a two-masted sailing boat.But it can be exhausting.In order to reduce the workload and take turns to rest, in many cases, 2~5 people will be added.It depends on the arrangement of the captain.

Difficulty of management is top notch when you use the minimum number of hands.Because you can't do without anyone.

Matthew carefully checked the trajectory of the ship, listening to the captain's constant instructions, and the sailors kept adjusting the sails.The boat moves forward flexibly along the river.

Very professional captain, very professional sailors.

It didn't take long for them to rush out of the mouth of the river and into the sea.

Looking back, no boat pursued.In this era where communications rely on shouting, quick response is simply impossible.

The captain roared again: "Full speed ahead."

The sailors were busy up and down the mast again.Soon they entered the full sail state, and the sea breeze immediately made them full and bulging.

The two-masted sailboat rides the wind and waves, and the speed is getting faster and faster.The firelight in the port has been blocked.Darkness covers everything, only the stars and the moon shine in the sea and sky.

Suddenly, "Ang...Ang...Ang..." A donkey brayed.Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, and couldn't help laughing together, some even couldn't stand up from laughing.

A big stone in their hearts fell to the ground.

Matthew finally ignited the "trumpet", and the captain came over amidst the smoke.

"Everyone, it's safe for the time being, but there is still a question... where should we go?"

The tourists used to have their own places to go, but of course they can't do it now.Everyone in a relaxed mood immediately started a heated discussion, and then got off topic.

Matthew pulled the captain aside: "It's not a big problem for them, but not for you and your ship."

The captain was worried: "You are right. I actually don't know what to do."

Matthew: "Are these sailors...reliable?"

The captain's face was very bad: "It can't be considered reliable...they were hired by the ship owner...and they are all Catholics..."

"And... me too."

Fuck?Matthew wondered: "Before you..."

The guy who hacked so fiercely in the hotel was actually a Catholic?

Captain: "You're still young... Religion..."

He stopped suddenly, obviously realizing something was wrong.Many things can be done, but not said.It is the political correctness of this era.He lowered his voice and turned around:
"...I have seen this kind of thing. It is said that it is to catch heretics, but it is actually for robbery. Whoever has more money is a heretic."

Matthew: "..."

Well, I am indeed young.

"I have a lot of money on me, but the money is not mine, it's the payment for goods, so I can't lose it. At that time, I didn't have time to think about it..."

Matthew spread his hands: "Okay... don't you have...reliable subordinates?"

The captain looked sad: "Yes, but he died in that hotel."

"They will know sooner or later... Can you see it... These idiots can't control their mouths... Several of your men are very powerful, can you help me get all these sailors..."

He gestured with his finger to his neck.

Is this trying to abscond with money?
Matthew hesitated, which was not in line with his principles.He doesn't really care, but if he agrees, what will Robert Cohen think?
His eyes involuntarily turned to those "friends" who were relaxed.Relatively speaking, these big mouths who "killed people together" are more reliable.

Matthew thought for a while and said, "I can give you a job and get rid of all insecurities. You can trust me completely. But I can't help you with this matter. Once this happens, our relationship will be too complicated. You have to figure it out yourself...you know what I mean?"

a job? ……get rid of?This young man really has a lot of background.If it is perfunctory or deceitful, there is no need to consider these at all.So cautious, but credible.Thinking of this, the captain immediately agreed.Then he asked: "... how to solve it?"

Matthew: "You have money, but they shouldn't have much money. As long as I guarantee your safety, they will follow your arrangements. However, skilled sailors are hard to come by. Are you sure they are competent?"

"If possible, I suggest you find another way. Every person who is wandering outside may have relatives waiting for them to go back. We cannot kill innocent people indiscriminately."

"So, if you can convince them to go with you, that would be great."

The captain gave Matthew a surprised look.Is this kid from a rich family really a young man?The thought turned around again, and even a trace of fear appeared in his heart.

In the blink of an eye, this young boy decided the fate of some people, and the two paths were properly arranged.But there is not even a word to kill.Even sanctimonious.

Especially too much, he had to make his own decision and pay for it himself.If someone is unwilling, do you have any other choice?Can only kill them.

However, the payment seems to belong to me by default, and he doesn't seem to have any intention of meddling.The captain was moved.

Matthew must ensure that the captain escapes, as he and his ship are Exeter's only leads.Although he scoffed at the level of "solving crimes" in this era, since such clues exist, they must be safe.

Chirping and whistling for a long time... It's really troublesome.It's better to cut it all to save trouble.

The captain thought for a while, and decided to ask the young man to rest in his captain's cabin first.Once people have a retreat, they will be more cautious.In any case, Matthew has become his hope.

Then he became worried again, it doesn't matter if he ran away, what about his wife and children?
Matthew smiled: "Where is your hometown? Just go back and pick up people. No matter how fast they are, they can't be faster than you."

The captain finally showed a smile: "Calais."

Then he asked, "Where should I go after that?"

Matthew pondered for a moment, and told him: "When you solve the family problems, you can go to Plymouth to find me."

The captain's eyes widened in surprise: "Plymouth?...so close?"

Matthew smiled: "You just need to trim your beard, change your clothes and hat, and no one will recognize you. If you think your name is dangerous, you can change it. This boat is the same, don't tell I don't have paint for you."

The captain thought so.

Even hundreds of years later, the makeover is still the main way criminals get away with it.

The captain's doubts were all gone, he was in a good mood, and said with a smile: "Or you can get me one?"

It's just a pseudonym, and Matthew is not polite, and said casually: "Let's call it Mike, it's simple and easy to remember."

It's not the captain being childish.On the one hand, the most normal-looking girl in Matthew's group was actually a maid.That gaudy man carrying a big sword is probably a mercenary.And the one in the old armor must be a real knight.The captain is well-informed, and he still has some insight.

There were also those two uniformed attendants, the young man pierced through the armor with a single shot from the front and killed one, which impressed him deeply.And that middle-aged man, his attack was even more sinister.

Especially Matthew, no matter how he looks like a nobleman.No, they are cleaner and tidy than nobles. Although the clothes are rare, they have a low-key luxury.It is very in line with the atmosphere of Tudor high society.

Such a group of people made the captain have to believe it.

So you know why scammers or some kind of companies are all in suits.Maybe they are all paupers who are poorer than you.

But poor people don't have all kinds of expensive outfits and luggage.

Matthew casually threw the half-smoked "speaker" into the sea: "You can figure out other things... I'm going to London, just find a suitable place for me to disembark."

The captain wondered: "London? Then you don't need to disembark. When you arrive in Calais, you can go east across the channel to London. I can deliver it directly then."

Matthew wondered, "The Calais you're talking about is the one on the other side of the English Channel?"

The captain smiled and said, "That's right."

People in this era have very little knowledge of geography, and those who know that Calais is in continental Europe are already well-informed.

The origin of the British royal family is in what is now France.During the Hundred Years' War between Britain and France, the main battlefield was Normandy in modern France.That's right, that Normandy.France eventually snatched land that belonged to England.England really became an island country in 1558 and completely lost the Calais region.

In Matthew's view, the English of that era had poor strategic awareness.Obviously, we can occupy the corner first, and then we can talk about taking Scotland and Ireland.But they have to fight with the French, who have a large population and good resources.More than 100 years were wasted.If not, these two places would not be a hidden danger to Britain in modern times.

Arrange teenage attendants and Cohen to protect the captain.Unexpectedly, Cohen was unwilling, saying that I am your security consultant, how can I protect others?

Matthew had to ask Robert for a favor, and then went into the captain's cabin and fell asleep.

With so many more people on board, supplies were scarce.

So a donkey was finally slaughtered. Irene cried and said that she would never eat it.Matthew said it was understandable.

until modern times.The British all have a complex about donkeys.Think donkeys are cute, and even legislate specifically for donkeys.Many people keep donkeys as pets, thinking they are dogs.

Nobody saves on food.Calais is actually not far away, just over 400 kilometers away from Plymouth.Under the command of Captain Mike, the two-masted sailing ship was nearly [-] kilometers per hour. Even if the ship stopped at night for safety reasons, it arrived on the second day of going to sea.

Irene ate the donkey meat in the end, because she was really hungry.But she didn't realize that there were two sailors missing from the ship for no reason.

Everyone pretended not to know.But everyone started calling Matthew Mr. Hawkins.Even the squinting eyes looking at Irene disappeared.

Without a boss, the word won't appear until the next century.

(End of this chapter)