A page enters bearing Prince Henri’s colours.

“If I may, I have an announcement to read?”

The gathered council acknowledge the page and bid he proceed

“Thank you my gathered Lords” he bows and unravels the message.

“My Lords present, on this day as it gathers close to my 18th year of age, I hereby announce my entrance into the public politic.”

The page pauses before continuing..

“I also announce my request to my...dear Father...be assigned to our borders with the Holy Roman Empire so that I may more directly aid our peoples in maintaining peace between the peoples of the Franks and Germains. Too long have I waited behind the shadow of my brother and it is time to show our great nation what good I can perform for her.”

The page rolls up the note and bows before speaking again..

“My lord, Prince Henri has tasked me with returning with any messages you have for him at this time. My name is Guntram and I await your pleasure my lords.”