(OOC: This will be a bit oddly OOC since I have to reply to a list)

1. Just as I have done with the House that has fought the Germans. Your complaint remains a mystery.

2. Our Southern border is unthreatened, and you clearly have far too many men if you're willing to commit them to a civil war. I stand by my decision.

3. If I do not like you, it is news to me. Surely you must confess that starting a civil war will tend to color a King's opinion of his noblemen.

4. You are exactly correct, no matter the outcome of this war as soon as a less partial Chancellor is in control I will encourage him to take troops away from houses that are likely to inflict a civil war on my nation. Does this seem unreasonable?

5. I can see what you believe, and I can see I will not sway your beliefs. Now, you go talk to Louis about the deal I put on the table just a bit ago and sway him... if you really want me to 'shore up' this oh so dangerous border your madness has left a gaping hole in.

Returning to Constance, you insult her without cause or proof. If you had raised this matter with me in private, before launching a civil war, your word might have had some credence. To bring the subject up now, in front of the whole court, is just a vapid attempt to sway mass opinion in your favor by demeaning my daughter. You run dangerously close to the line yet again, but I will allow it to pass because I am a man of honor and I meant my words exactly as I said them.

Now, run off and speak with your master, quickly, else Louis will find that he has trumped himself by failing to even acknowledge my offer.

The King nonchalantly turns to speak with his aids again, though this time none rush from the chamber.