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**Ituralde** · 10-02-2009, 18:44

I would also like to petition the King to heed the wording of Edict E1.3 a little closer. I can see that he is impatient and I can understand it. The faster we bring William to justice the better. For the sake of speeding up the Crusade I would be willing to meet with the King in Bruges and have the Crusade declared there instead of Paris. I want all Nobles to be present when the Crusade is declared though. It is a holy act, we do not merely pick up the Cross beside the road. I am sure Robert Bouchart can make the necessary arrangements in Bruges to see the Crusade of in a manner deserving to our endeavour. Also I am more in favour of going towards Nottingham than striking at London. Our goal is William not England.

I hope this compromise will satisfy all parties involved and still follow Edict E1.3 as closely as possible. That being said I'd rather keep strictly to the Edict than take liberties at every step. It is important that our actions reflect the will of this Council.

I salute the bravery of our Eastern defenders and the House of Aquitaine that will help us master the troublesome times ahead regardless of the changed situation.

**OverKnight** · 10-03-2009, 08:40

Hugues looks very uncomfortable and a bit wobbly. Everytime the word Crusade has been mentioned, he frowned and took a drink, which might explain his current state. He stands to speak.

My King and my fellow Lords. . .all this talk about Crusades ( He drinks.). . .and targets. . .and various proposed plans is all well and good. However, I have legislation, passed just last season, before me that spells out our immediate path.

The Crusade (He drinks.) will be called once those who wish to take the Cross have arrived in. . .Bruges seems to be the latest proposed gathering point. I fully understand and sympathize with the King when his Majesty calls for an immediate Crusade (He drinks.) but my hands are tied.

I am willing to move the target of the Crusade (He drinks.) depending on the location of William and adjust the gathering point for the Crusaders (He drinks.), but the rest I must hold firm on unless those involved are willing to compromise.

Also, if two Ducs or the King feel strongly enough about changing the nature or target of the Crusade (He drinks.) or adjusting the legislation we just passed, they can call another Emergency Session.

Mentioning the last phrase, Hugues drains the rest of the wineskin and sits.

**Braden** · 10-03-2009, 09:15

I find I concur with the Duc at this time my Lords.

What is VERY unfortunate is that clearly William knew this was coming and that the Pope would sanction a Crusade to his capital so has run and hid in Nottingham.

Should we wish to proceed with this in the most noble manner then although we are tied by London being the official target of the crusade...we all here in the Council can agree as Gentlemen and Nobles of France that the true target of the crusade is William himself and wherever he hides.

IF this is agreed between us then, fail the crusade we will BUT fail God we will not. Attacking London just because it was given to us by the Pope as our ultimate result for his Crusade, does not sit well with me as it is not our true target or the intention of the Crusade itself.

A crusade can be called, enacted and uphold much of Edict 1.3, but where it goes ultimately lies with those in that crusade.

(OOC: yes I know we're likely to take a large in-game hit as the crusade will fail ultimately but that just makes it more interesting for us...we don't have to play to the in-game mechanics)

**AussieGiant** · 10-03-2009, 09:49

Alain stands and after rummaging around under Hugues desk, produces another wineskin. Raising an eyebrow at the Seneschal in question, he uncorks it and squirts a long stream into his mouth.

"Zere is no way on zis earth I will be tempted to call anozer session!

We will 'opefully 'ave enough words on paper to debate for anozer week or so."

Taking another squirt, Alain fills his mouth.

He then glances at Medoc who looks on in forlorn hope at getting some action. Alain consider the request for a moment then gives the big poodle a blast. Medoc seems to enjoy the experience but more ends up on the floor than in the dogs mouth.

"Can we just call ze Crusade on ze English, pound Nottingham castle to dust, take Angers and Bordeaux in the ensuing seasons, hold our positions on ze German front, which should not be 'ard because we can now go on ze offensive, zen 'and back Nottingham in a peace deal, if ze English get all pissy, take London, zen offer peace again which zey will surely 'ave to accept, zen come back 'ere in 15 seasons for another Council session?!"

One squirt for Alain, one for Medoc.

"We can zen call a Crusade on ze Moors, because...zey will still be Muslims, unless somezing dramatic 'appens and zat will always be an option no?"

**Ituralde** · 10-03-2009, 10:02

Seneshal I thank you for your support and your open-mindedness about the Edict. Meeting in Bruges as soon as possible and then immedatelly setting out from there looks like the best course of action to me.

**AussieGiant** · 10-03-2009, 10:23

Alain seems a bit put out by de Montpierre apparent lack of acknowledgment of what he said and proceeds to fire a squirt of wine at him. It's followed by a questioning look.

**Braden** · 10-03-2009, 10:41

Alain, please...or next session I shall put forward an edict banning alcohol in the council chambers...

Henri laughs quietly

Fear not on that one...I hear your words and support you, none of us wish another vote at this critical time any more delays can be fatal to our men.