Conseil du Royaume

**AussieGiant** · 09-04-2009, 07:45

Alain stands, glances momentarily at the King and then addresses the Council.

"My Lords, ze King and I 'ave reached an 'in principle' agreement with ze English. It will be ratified officially zis season and very soon.

Wizout saying too much, it does involve an exchange of provinces zat will be to our liking and will create a mostly sound border with our neighbours and ze English.

I do not want to say more at zis time but soon you will receive official word of ze arrangement.

At least zat may help wiz zese discussions."

**OverKnight** · 09-04-2009, 10:41

Hugues laughs.

You are a cruel man Seneschal, to hint at so much and yet say so little.

**AussieGiant** · 09-04-2009, 13:12

Grinning back.

"Yes, I zink I am spending too much time wiz de Rochefort!"

**KnightnDay** · 09-04-2009, 14:12

Will our king, who has been winning glorious battles in the east be making this announcement? As to the thoughts of Prince Louis, I would again ask our king for his opinions on these matters. I realize his majesty has had his hands full with the Germans, but these matters of state are of considerable importance, and to know his majesty's thoughts would be of use to this conseil.

**OverKnight** · 09-05-2009, 06:59

Hugues stands, he sways a bit but steadies himself.

Metz is besieged. Another German army threatens Dijon or Reims. I and the Nobles of Lorraine will do what we can about Metz, but will anyone else act against this threat to our Kingdom?

The Duc glances over to the Bourgogne section of the Conseil, raising an eyebrow before his gaze passes on.

Perhaps the Order? They are here to "protect the welfare of the French people". Oh, but they are busy protecting the welfare of the one Frenchman who is most important. They are in Flanders and Germany.

The Seneschal? He is in Wales. And there is no money for mercenaries. We must build instead, we wouldn't want to short the Germans on kindling.

The Dauphin? On his way, praise the Lord, but not here yet.

The King?

Hugues pauses, something on the tip of his tongue. He closes his mouth with a click of his teeth. After a moment, he speaks again.

The King is otherwise engaged. Though I would hope the threat of excommunication will shift his Majesty's focus to our homeland.

We face the loss of Metz within a season, and another city perhaps within two. What are we going to do about it?

Edit: Need I remind anyone what city is west of Dijon and Reims?

**AussieGiant** · 09-05-2009, 08:03

Alain Grimaces at Hugues words, standing slowly.

My Lord Duc, I wish to personally apologies for not recruiting additional forces in ze last season. Ze situation in Lorraine is dire and I can not explain my complete lack of oversight regarding ze matter.

Wiz ze situation in Dublin nearly untenable, I will move as many men as I can from Bretagne towards your Ducal seat in the coming season.

**Ituralde** · 09-05-2009, 10:24

Simon turn towards Hugues.

Duc de Champagne, if you require the assistance of the Order you just have to ask the Captain of the Order. I am sure we could be of service. Of course for now we have chosen to follow our Roi and will do so until he no longer requires us.