Prince Henri stands

My lord Alain, a noble offer and I hope the Seneschal considers your request.

My lords, My King, I am unclear of the situation at this time…no war has been declared as we await the Papacy’s response to my fathers request for a Crusade yet it seems the Seneschal has not as yet decided upon a target for the Crusade.

However, the organisation and gathering of a Crusade does indeed take time. Time we can use to ensure the safety…if they wish it of course…of the Lords de Rochefort and la Sueur.

Perhaps my brother can aid in raising such funds?

I again pledge myself to defend our Eastern borders as has our noble lord of Frankfurt himself. I also add that I will do this with whatever forces are available now and ask for no greater forces or recruitment.

The merest “suggestion” that my brother be flogged for his violation of the outdated edict 2.8 is abhorrent in the extreme! I have suggested in the council that after his assault a suitable punishment be handed out by the King himself but not this!! To withdraw his forces now wastes time and money, money we will have little of to give to troops to just move back and forth in the countryside.