Meanwhile, the Free People and merchants caught wind of the event and sprang into action. They brought their own food and drink, spontaneously organizing themselves to follow the nobles to the hunting grounds.
Nobles always enjoyed having people cheer and flatter them. It not only added to the festive atmosphere but also made them feel more proud and satisfied.
The Free People got a show to watch, and the nobles had an audience to cheer them on. A win-win!
At Henry's command, the wolf hunting party set off toward Westwood Laine's Forest Hunting Ground.
Sunlight filtered through the treetops, dappling down on them in patches of light.
Edmund's hounds excitedly led the way, their noses to the ground as they searched for the wolf pack's trail.
'I could get some pets for fun, too,' Henry thought. 'I've heard the people of the Northern Lands are fierce and have a tradition of raising brown bears.'
