Guillemot sits quietly as the King speaks. It is clear he is not happy with what he hears. When it is clear the King is done, Guillemot stands but remains behind his desk.

Your majesty, with all due respect,

The lack of manpower along the Iberian front was a problem you caused, not the Prince. The Prince has tried to rectify it. Your the one that pulled men away when the corpses were hardly dry on the battlefield. Your father understood the importance of keeping a strong army in Iberia.

This is to rectify an old wound. And to ensure it never ever happens again. You claim you do not play favorites but it is clear that one House has benefited fully out of proportion with regards to the others. And another was created out of thin air when men from another House fought gloriously to win the land this new House stands on.

It is time you learn that while we are loyal, we are not dogs to be kicked. This is not something I do for myself, or my House. But it is done for the good of France. The nobles need to know they will be treated fairly by their ruler.

You reap what you sow my King...

Guillemot waits to see if the King responds.