Conseil du Royaume

**AussieGiant** · 08-08-2009, 09:31

After seeing two Dukes rise and make their statements, Alain is absentmindedly stroking Medoc's head as he casts his gaze towards the Dauphin and his response.

**Ramses II CP** · 08-08-2009, 14:25

The Prince's face reddens even more on hearing the word 'intimidation,' but a glance at his father visibly halts the progression of his anger. Fists clenched he speaks in a low but controlled voice to the Dukes,

Gentlemen we shall each be responsible for the behavior of our vassals in this chamber. It is not necessary to propose only such legislation as the King prefers, but it is necessary not to directly challenge his will. Is this distinction clear?

Gaspard de Neufville has twice now stood above his station. First in suggesting his candidacy for Seneschal, and second in suggesting his absurd edict. Not only this, he withdrew a prior edict he had proposed, one which was at least moderately proper, and instead proposed this one in haste with no other purpose than to subvert the King's will. It is not acceptable.

I ask, as one Duke to another, that you, Duke Raymond, have a word with this man on proper behavior and decorum in this chamber, and the respect due to a King, from whose authority descends our own.

If you will not have a word with him I will.

Louis regards all three Dukes expectantly.

**AussieGiant** · 08-08-2009, 14:38

In contrast to the controlled anger from the Dauphin, the young Duke continues to pat his enormous poodle. Rather sardonically and with a flippant tone he says to Raymond from his seat.

"Seems fair enough to me Duc Raymond.

We can not be having zis type of be'aviour in ze Council.

We are not English for evens sake."

**OverKnight** · 08-08-2009, 15:39

Hugues looks a bit quizical and speaks to the Dauphin.

But Highness, de Neufville is not your vassal. He is not even the vassal of your vassal. However, your devotion to your Majestic Father and his prerogatives is very filial of you.

Long live the King.

**Cecil XIX** · 08-08-2009, 21:16

I would be happy to instruct my vassal on proper decorum, but as far as I can tell he needs no lesson from me. He as already apologized profusely for his early mistake of offering himself for Seneschal, and I've assumed the matter closed.

In regards to Edict 1.9, I see no insult to his majesty, intentional or otherwise, in either the wording nor the proposal. I should hope that Chevalier Gaspard would show his own Duc the respect he has shown the King in this regard.

**Ramses II CP** · 08-09-2009, 05:17

The Prince has taken hold of himself, but still his words are terse and forced,

Indeed, long live the King.

What troubles me about this proposal, as I believed I had already made clear, is that it is a direct challenge to the announced intent of our King. It is as though some fool proposed an edict declaring war on England despite the King's having signed a truce. This body does not exist to contravene or subvert the will of it's King, but to aid and abet that will.

I am pleased that this bit of trash has not been seconded, but I remain disturbed that any noble in service to my father would have the termerity to propose it in the first place. There may come a day when you give your vassal an order in battle, reliant on the natural authority that descends to you from your King and God, and find that he has some other fool idea and wants to piss about and argue with you rather than follow. So, I say once more, if you will not have a word with him on the proper way to respect the authority of his King I will do so in my own way.

In further business I have an amendment to propose:

Amendment 1.2 The nation of France does not acknowledge the authority or existence of heathen nations. As such no diplomatic agreements of any kind are permitted with Muslim factions, and no official declaration of war is necessary before attacking a Muslim faction's armies, fleets, or cities.

This is necessary to ensure that our great nation does not become entangled with the infidels through trade or treaty.

**GeneralHankerchief** · 08-09-2009, 05:25

Raynaud de Xaintrailles:

*Raynaud rises immediately after the proposed Amendment is brought forth.*

Helping and aiding the heretic is the quickest way to damnation yourself and is entirely improper of a true Christian nation like ourselves. I second this noble Amendment 1.2.

**Andres** · 08-10-2009, 08:28

Thierry raises.

I don't see a problem with the Amendment.

Originally Posted by Amendment proposed by the Prince

The nation of France does not acknowledge the authority or existence of heathen nations. As such no diplomatic agreements of any kind are permitted with Muslim factions, and no official declaration of war is necessary before attacking a Muslim faction's armies, fleets, or cities.

The Amendment doesn't contradict with the rule that the King can declare war on any faction at any time for any reason. The King keeps his powers and is in no way limited by the Amendment, in my opinion.