Alain stands, bowing formally to the King and Dauphin, he seems a little embarassed.

He turns to Duc Raymond.

"My Lord Duc, firstly let me say it was an 'onour and a priviledge to compete against you, not only in ze tournament but also 'ere for ze position of Senechal."

He now addresses the chamber in general.

"My Lords, I zank you for your support and faith in me. I am sure we will see and experience many zings in ze next ten seasons and zat by ze end of my term we will 'ave achieved much."