Magic referee

Author: (English) James
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: People both hate and fear Sir Robert, believing he has made a pact with the devil. They say he is invulnerable to weapons, as bullets hit him like ice falling into a fire. They also say he has a dog that can transform into a rabbit, capable of moving swiftly up the steepslope. The best blessing people could wish upon him was, "May the devil give him a whipping!" However, he was not cruel to his subordinates and was still respected by people. The soldiers who fought alongside him, during the bloody and stormy years of the Whigs, were always willing to drink to his health, regardless of the danger. You know, my grandfather lived within the territory of Redgler. They call this place Cherry Meadow. It has been under the control of the Redgler family since the knightly era, or even earlier. The place was quite beautiful, with fresh air, but of course, it has now become a wasteland. Three days ago, I went there and sat in front of the dilapidated gate, feeling grateful that I couldn’t see those tragic past events. But the traces of those tragedies were everywhere. My grandfather, Steeny Steinson, lived there. He was a young man who roamed everywhere, lively and cheerful, and was an excellent piper. His performance of "The Barrel-Maker" was particularly famous and was hailed as the most skillful fingers in the local area. People like him could never be Whigs, so he joined the Tories, now commonly known as Jacobins, simply to take a stance. He had no ill will toward the Whigs and also had little enthusiasm for following Sir Robert in capturing and killing people. He had witnessed many atrocities and had inevitably done some bad things himself. Steeny quickly rose in prominence and became acquainted with many important figures in the castle. Whenever they celebrated festivals, they would ask him to perform. The old steward of Sir Robert, Dougal MacGalam, who had a particular fondness for the music of the pipes, would praise Steeny in front of the knight. Sir Robert always listened to his old steward without question. Then the revolution broke out, causing both Dougal and his master great distress. However, the changes were not as thorough as they feared. The Whigs should have retaliated mercilessly against their old rivals, especially Sir Robert Redgler. But too many people had participated in the revolution and created a new world, so the revolutionary assembly easily settled the matter. Sir Robert convinced people that he had only hunted foxes and had not killed any allies, leaving him unharmed. He continued to enjoy his pleasures, and the bright hall remained as lively as ever. Perhaps his income began to decrease, as the Protestants who had often come to pay him tribute no longer visited. He became noticeably particular about rent, something he had never been before. If a tenant provoked him, he would fly into a rage and curse them fiercely. Anyone who saw him would think he was the embodiment of the devil. P.13-14