Hugues nods a bit sheepishly.

I am not a seer. I made the best deal I could with the knowledge I had at the time.

I expect there to be much discussion in the Conseil about war with England and a possible Crusade.

However, the Germans have not rolled over. They still hide behind the Pope's robes and regain their strength. If we strip our Realm of forces to pursue a Crusade, we open up ourselves to German invasion. While I am working toward developing the finances of the Kingdom, I do not believe we are strong enough, yet, to support two wars at once.