The question, good Count, is how in God's name I could possibly serve France by marching away from war? Burying me and my royal army in Iberia would only serve to harm France, just as your absurd ambitions will.

As to my daughter's honor, mindlessly impugning the reputation of her husband does damage to her honor. You will watch your mouth henceforth or be expelled. You walk dangerously close to dragging the royal family through the mud, and that I will not tolerate. Do I make myself clear?

Anyone who wants the King's attention need not march to war to get it. I am still willing to hear precisely what this supposed 'inequality' is and why I should act to redress it. There has been a war in the east, and the house that has fought there and taken land is now reaping the benefits. If that is inequality perhaps I should reassign the land from the prior conquest of Portugal as well?

King Philip's remarks are growing more abrupt, and it is increasingly clear that the attack on Constance disturbs him.