Louis, having sped from the chamber with de Perrone when he heard the announcement of the excommunication, returns now with his own announcement,

Ahh, at long last! Mon Roi my men and I have ridden to the walls of Bordeaux and we await only your official word to begin the siege! Valencia could be retaken within days, so I am assured by my vassal de Xaintrailles. Simply say the word war and the reclamation of France will be launched instantly!

I told you all God favored our cause! And despite being played false by the Seneschal I and House Aquitaine are still ready! Give us our head and we'll wipe these bastards out of France in no time!

Louis is so excited he takes no notice of the page pushing a copy of the latest notes at him.