I would also like to petition the King to heed the wording of Edict E1.3 a little closer. I can see that he is impatient and I can understand it. The faster we bring William to justice the better. For the sake of speeding up the Crusade I would be willing to meet with the King in Bruges and have the Crusade declared there instead of Paris. I want all Nobles to be present when the Crusade is declared though. It is a holy act, we do not merely pick up the Cross beside the road. I am sure Robert Bouchart can make the necessary arrangements in Bruges to see the Crusade of in a manner deserving to our endeavour. Also I am more in favour of going towards Nottingham than striking at London. Our goal is William not England.

I hope this compromise will satisfy all parties involved and still follow Edict E1.3 as closely as possible. That being said I'd rather keep strictly to the Edict than take liberties at every step. It is important that our actions reflect the will of this Council.

I salute the bravery of our Eastern defenders and the House of Aquitaine that will help us master the troublesome times ahead regardless of the changed situation.