My lords,

I apologise, my youth has allowed me to be caught up in the fervour.

Whilst I still stand by what I have said…that a Crusade is needed as our Lord and King demands one before he acts against the English at any level…there are several significant issues to be considered still

Firstly and perhaps foremost are our nobles stranded in Wales. It will be right to say that they will be able to hire aid to allow their escape but we must be CERTAIN such funds are available to them from the coffers.

I would like it stated in clear terms how much can be found for them. I would not like a brother stranded and cut down by a heretics blade.

The next question is the Crusade and its ultimate purpose. If a Crusade is granted by his Holiness then I am certain the Papacy has considered our position, our racial need to free our historic lands as well as punish the arch heretic himself…King William.

Likewise, we are all taught that, ultimately, forgiveness is a holy state so the proposal from the Captain of the Order now has given us the option of both being an instrument of the Papacy, reclaiming our lost lands AND granting forgiveness to the English who have not transgressed.

I wholly support this idea and further, once the heretic has been dealt with and our lands returned I will be asking for us to re-open negotiations directly with the English for trade and alliances.

To my Lord Alain de Rohan, would it please you for the Order to remain in the East? Would this appease you sir?