Chapter 2481 Regent Stag

There was a slight difference between bare-knuckle boxing in the 18th century and boxing with gloves in the 20th century.

In fact, let's put it this way, before the British boxing overlord John Broughton formulated new competition rules in 1743, it was a "gladiation arena" where contestants could not only grab, bite, tear, etc., but also fight when the opponent fell to the ground.

Then continue to pursue until the opponent dies. The rules established by John Broughton do not allow players to hit any part of the opponent below the waist, and they cannot hit the fallen boxer again, but even so, the death rate in black market boxing is still very high.

The female boxing ring is better than the male boxing ring, because most of the people watching are not interested in how the female boxers are doing. Charlotte's bandaged hand is underneath her lace gloves. She is not injured, which is similar.

The French Army has gaiters under their boots. This makes it easier to march. It not only keeps the calves from being sore and tired, prevents swelling and pain, but sometimes also plays a role in fixing the bones.

She will not ask for trouble to challenge a heavyweight male boxer. Even with a bandage, her strength is still unable to penetrate the opponent's thick muscle tissue and cause the opponent to feel pain. There is an innate relationship between men and women.

It's a big difference, but as a professional boxer, her punch can easily break two or three ribs of an ordinary person.

After Charlotte "showed her iron fist" in public, the strange mutterings around her suddenly became quieter. Georgiana took a folding fan made of shells to cover her face and smiled, and then Charlotte

Putting on the gloves, she regained her "ladylike" appearance.

Everyone in this world has different talents, such as Mrs. Emma Hamilton, but her early experience was bumpy. If she hadn't met Grenwell, she doesn't know what she would have become.

Charlotte was not as beautiful as Emma, ​​and even when she was a child, she did not show any talent for boxing. However, she had a younger brother, and the children she played with often laughed at him. One day, she caught him, and she punched each one to the ground.

, one of whom is also the grandson of a boxing coach.

The kid complained after he went back, planning to let the boxers be his thugs. Later, his grandfather found out, and Charlotte beat him again in front of his grandfather, and then she was trained as a boxer.

"How did you meet the count later?" Georgiana asked with interest.

"You don't want to hear about Emma?" Charlotte asked.

"I can ask about this later, you tell me yours first," Georgiana said.

Charlotte hesitated for a moment, and then began to tell the story of "Hell Gate" in her unique narrative style.

"Hellgate" is the nickname of Richard Barry, the 7th Earl of Barry Timber, which means that there is no prison he has not stayed in except Hell. He is the son of Charles Barry, the 6th Earl of Barry Timber.

He inherited the title when he was only three years old, and his mother left him under the care of a parson in Berkshire, and then went to look for his "new world."

But when Richard was 11 years old, his mother also died. His grandmother spent 1,000 pounds to send him to Eton College, where he learned to race horses and gamble. When he graduated at the age of 16, he

He even has his own racehorse.

One year during the school holidays, he took his two brothers and friends to "visit" their teacher Mr. Wargrave. This group of demons harmed all the horses for miles around, not only whipping them with whips, but also making them whine in the middle of the night.

, and in order to scare the villagers, they painted patterns on their bodies, pretending that they were caused by the devil.

The villagers were not fooled and did not punish them severely, because they paid for the garden party and generously provided prizes. Those strangely painted horses became eye-catching symbols.

At the age of 18, Richard "grew up" and began to dream of owning his own theater, which was the most gorgeous and beautiful in the UK. However, the money required to build such a theater was not something that an earl could pay.

His first thought was to build a stud farm. Richard was slender, tall, and agile. He was not only good at swordsmanship, but also an excellent rider. He often won on his own horse, but this plan soon changed.

He hired four Indians wearing scarlet uniforms with silver trim and silver buttons to be his horse-riding servants, while he himself wore the most elegant clothes and appeared in various public places. This included a series of theater activities,

During banquets and hunting, the four male servants would play the French horn for him.

Once he hunted a deer, then he met a friend of the prince, and then Richard began attending dinners and theaters attended by the Prince of Wales.

Soon after, he became a member of the "brother club". In a sense, this was Fox's tacit approval, rather than what the king and his wife and all British citizens wanted to see.

He was a serious gambler. Before he became famous, he set up gambling games everywhere. He once offered rewards throughout London for anyone who dared to eat cats. At the same time, he also borrowed a lot of money, including the most notorious "Black Dick", but all this was under his control.

After meeting the Prince of Wales, no one talked about it, and he even borrowed 60,000 pounds from the Jews.

"Oh~" Georgiana gasped exaggeratedly, and Edgeworth frowned.

"Don't worry, this money is not used to repair the theater of his dreams." Charlotte waved her hand, "This money is used to repair his domain manor."

During the French Revolution, many European nobles chose to sell their art and furniture at low prices. Richard followed suit and bought at this time. The Prince of Wales was actually very interested in designing buildings, so Richard built a building in his hometown.

He opened his own theater and renovated his manor "by the way".

Who can say that the theater designed by the Prince of Wales himself is not good? In order to turn his small theater into a "Royal Theater", he held one grand dinner and drama after another, with cakes worth 20 pounds each, and invitations

London's outstanding and amateur actors came to perform. Various performances and fireworks continued throughout the summer, and locals could participate for free. In the second year, this small theater became a hot topic in London.

But this year he didn't do the same tricks as last year. The count was preparing to hold a week-long masquerade. Not only that, he also simulated a court to punish guests who were wild and out of control.

"I'm sorry...what?" Georgiana asked confused.

"Maybe we can organize a similar celebration." Edgeworth said aside.

"That's not a real court." Charlotte said. "The punishment is not a prison. No, there is a cage. The 'patrol' who is responsible for maintaining order will lock people in and release them after being tried. Punishment

Content……"

"I don't think we need to know the details," Edgeworth said again.

Georgiana looked at Charlotte, who silently said "wild", so she understood what this so-called "punishment" was like.

At that time, boxing and hand-to-hand combat had just become fashionable, and the earl soon became an avid spectator and gambler. However, just like horse racing before, the earl raised a boxer named "Tin Man", who did not really have an iron skin.

, but he was so big and muscular that Charlotte's fists hitting him had no effect at all.

The second year's party not only had a masked ball and court, but also had a boxing show. The earl set up a gambling game at the "George and the Dragon" inn with a prize of 25,000 pounds. Many people left after hearing the news, including "Boxing Champion" Watson and

Charlotte.

"Hell Gate" has always been involved with thieves and gangsters in London, and likes to lure strangers into his "pranks". Many people know this, and Charlotte has heard about it, but that year

It was a masquerade, and she did not recognize the man wearing the stag mask.

Charlotte said that the earl has delicate skin and tender flesh, and his skin is indeed sensitive. Only the most delicate, silky, and cold silk will not make his skin red...

"Ahem."

Georgiana looked at the man coldly, realized it was Diloc, and fell silent.

"Except for the fact that he set up a bet with me as a target, everything was fine. The Tin Man I just mentioned was not only his boxer but also his bodyguard. In short, Watson did not win the prize, and I did not beat him.

to him."

Georgiana watched her expression carefully, and there was a smile on her face.

"You don't need to sympathize with me." Charlotte looked at Georgiana with a smile, "I have never slept with anyone like him."

"You are so incomprehensible, Miss Goulding," said Georgiana, rolling her eyes, feeling as if her brain was spinning.

"Same for you." Charlotte said. "By the way, I heard that he is planning to build his dream theater in London. Guess where it is?"

Georgiana's eyes suddenly widened.

"This is impossible……"

"Charlie Cross." Charlotte said decisively, "I heard there is a bar there, and strange people often come and go."

As soon as Charlotte finished speaking, there were rapid footsteps behind her. Georgiana turned her head and found a wet messenger.

He handed a note to Diloc, who looked at Georgiana after reading it, with a strange look on his face.

She jumped up, walked to Diloc and looked at the note.

It's not about Napoleon, but it's not good news either.

"Go and fetch Mr. Lestrange into my lounge," said Georgiana.

"Not asking the bishop?" asked Diloc.

Georgiana ignored him and sat back down again. The people around her who were whispering after seeing her rude behavior just now observed her cautiously, as if they all became detectives, trying to figure out something from her face.

Clues.
Chapter completed!