Chapter 163 Chapter Fourteen

The Bailiff was beaten at Bashe Mansion (Continued) "Four days later, another slender young bailiff, at the instigation of the fat prelate, came to Basher again to issue an arraignment. As soon as he came, he was recognized by the porter at once, and immediately rang the bell. When the people in the house heard the bell, they all knew what was going on. Royal was kneading dough, his wife was washing the basket, and Udal was handling the accounts. The nobles in the house were playing ball. The Duke and Lady of Bache were playing three One hundred and three points①. The ladies are playing a game of bone skewers. The guards are playing 'Emperor'

②.The attendants are guessing the torreya.By this time everyone knew that the bailiff was coming.Udal dressed up at once, Royal and his wife put on their splendid gowns, and Trudeau, playing the flute and the drum, were all in great joy, all busy getting ready and putting on their fighting gloves. "The Duke of Basher came to the courtyard and saw the bailiff head-on. The bailiff bowed to the Duke and asked the Duke not to be offended that he was sent by the Fat Dean. He came here on orders and could not help himself. Although he ran errands for the priest and worked for the monastery, he could also do things for the duke, do any humble errands, order him and send him whatever he wanted.

"The duke said: 'Excellent, let's let go of the arraignment for the time being, please come and drink some fine wine from Gangena, and join the happy event I hosted today. Father Udal, take him to drink, and then treat him Go to the drawing room. You are welcome!' "After the bailiff had eaten and drank enough, he followed Udal to the hall. All the farce actors in the hall were already ready and waiting for the performance. As soon as the bailiff entered, everyone smiled, and he also smiled at everyone. Wait until Udal After saying a few words to the newlyweds, shaking hands, and kissing the bride, the holy water was sprinkled on everyone. At this time, the wine and food were served, and the fists began. The bailiff beat Udal many times. Udal's fighting gloves were hidden in the Under the clothes, they were quickly put on the hands at this time, and they punched with a raised fist, hitting hard head-on. For a while, the fists wearing fighting gloves fell on the bailiff's head from all directions like raindrops.

"'Hi, hi, hi! Don't forget this happy event!' cried all the people. "This beating was severe enough. There was blood from his mouth, nose, ears, and eyes. In the end, he was beaten all over with cuts and bruises. His shoulders were knocked off, his forehead, back of his head, back, front chest, and two arms, They were all broken. You may believe that the students at the carnival in Avignon were not as lively as the beatings that took place today. The bailiff was beaten unconscious. Then he went to him Splashed a lot of wine on his face, tied a strip of yellow and green cloth ① to his sleeve, and helped him to mount his snotty, scruffy horse. After returning to Bouchard Island, I don’t know his wife or the locals. Did the Gao Ming doctor bandage and heal him, anyway, since then, no one has mentioned him again.

"The next day, another one came, because the file in the backpack of the skinny bailiff had not been delivered. So the Fat Master sent a new bailiff to summon the Duke, and brought two bailiffs to protect the bailiff. The porter rang the bell to greet the visitors, and the whole family was very happy to hear that the bailiff had come again. The Duke of Bachel was dining with his wife and nobles. He had the bailiff come in and let him sit in his seat. The bailiffs were seated beside the ladies, and they ate happily together. When it was time for dessert, the bailiff stood up, and in the presence of the two bailiffs, brought out the summons to the duke. The duke politely invited him Leave a copy, the copy has already been prepared, the Duke took it, and immediately took out four 'sun coins' to give to the bailiff and the bailiff he brought. At this time, everyone was already ready. Trudon began to beat the drum. Please hold the Duke ① A card game.

② "Emperor" (l'imperiale): A card game in Italy. ③ A popular game in Italy, when the other party raises his hand, you have to immediately tell how many fingers he has. ① A sign of fools and lunatics. The official stayed to attend the engagement ceremony of a deacon in the mansion, and asked him to testify for the newcomer, of course he was generously paid.The bailiff was very polite, and immediately took out his writing tools and quickly prepared the paper, and two bailiffs stood beside him.Royal entered the hall through the door on this side, and his wife in dress came in with the ladies of the house through the door opposite.Udal, in cassock, took their hands, asked them if they wanted to be engaged, blessed them, and poured holy water profusely.After the marriage was written and signed, a large number of white and orange ribbons were distributed while the food and wine were being served, and the fists wearing fighting gloves started to move quietly on the other side. "

① Colored decorations for weddings.