Hugues smiles.

I will accept your apology in the same spirit that is given Sir Perrone. Please forgive me for my own harsh words. I am still recovering from the surprise of all this.

The bloody Germans seem to cross the Rhine at the drop of a hat. While this war is unexpected, we must take this oppurtunity to strike back when we can. If we are to make peace, we will need bargaining chips.

Hugues sits to begin working on a short letter. A page is dispatched with it a bit later to the Seneschal.