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**_Tristan_** · 10-07-2009, 11:31

Philippe nods to Hugues.

You did well to remind me, Senechal. It seems I've been poring over battle plans too long and have not given enough thought to our legislation.

(OOC : will update my SOT to add Staufen, for now...)

**Braden** · 10-07-2009, 11:58

Father, I would urge against using Staufen as a bargaining chip. Its location is too strategic and should it be held by the Germans again it would leave Frankfurt exposed from the South more so than it is now.

I beg a few seasons to give you Hamberg and Magdeburg also under the Edict. They will be pre-ratified and I believe Nuremburg and Magdeburg would be more appealing to a Kaiser who will surely be sorely pushed for coin than either Staufen or Hamberg.

**_Tristan_** · 10-07-2009, 12:09

Looking at Henri.

Do not fear... I've no intention to give back Staufen. Twice have we claimed it and it will now remain Frank at whatever cost.

But please do not over-extend yourself. If you venture too deep into German territory, you may find yourself with your way back cut-off.

**Braden** · 10-07-2009, 12:12

*Henri smiles at his father*

Fear not father, my first intention now is to ride closer to home before moving again against the Germans.

**Ituralde** · 10-07-2009, 12:58

My King. For several seasons now you have lured my men north with the promise of a Crusade being called as is asked for by legislation passed in these halls. We could have been done by now, our men fueled by the fervour of Christ had the King not delayed in meeting with us. I know of the situation in the South, I voted for a Crusade against the Moors myself but only after William has been brought to justice. Not by us as mere Frenchmen, but as Crusaders, servants of the Popes will to bring just punishment to William!

Unless you propose a curse of action where the Pope approves of us both killing William in the name of the Lord and then moving against the Moors, I ask the Seneshal to stick to the legislation we voted upon. We already bent Edict E1.3 into a shape beyond recognition, but what use is the legislation passed in this body if we opt to ignore at every possibility?
Maybe the detour towards Nottingham can be incorporated into any request against Marrakesh or what not sent to the Pope?

**AussieGiant** · 10-07-2009, 13:17

Alain raises both eyebrows at the last statement from de Montpierre.

He crunches down loudly on a large green apple, an amused and curious look on his face.

**Ramses II CP** · 10-07-2009, 14:52

Prince Louis offers the Duke de Champagne a broad grin with lots of teeth,

Good, good! You've some spine in you to stand up for yourself! That's better than creeping about cutting me off from behind. We're not back to a place where we need a duel yet, at least not by my account, but I am glad I've answered the insults you levied against me over riding to the walls of Bordeaux.

My Duchy faces nothing it can't handle, even if you should find a way to have us attacked from a fourth side. We alone border all of France's current enemies, though the Germans at least haven't made an attempt to invade Aquitaine. We alone have dedicated recruits from our castle to the armies of other Houses, and promised further. It is not whining to point out that we've fought hard and lost many soldiers while supporting our neighbors at the same time.

Still, it was one of my own who pointed out to me that I proclaimed Aquitaine would need no more mercenaries for the English war. I spoke in error here last season and I renounce my request for mercenaries, which is the one you failed to meet due to some excuse or the other. The men we can train will be sufficient. To that end I humbly petition the King to assign Bordeaux to House Aquitaine without delay, so that training and construction can begin there in service and support of the whole Kingdom.

I will not move that you be impeached Seneschal de Champagne. France has prospered under your hands, though I may question the methods, and that carries more weight in my heart than our dispute.

I have made my opinion on the Crusade clear, but I will repeat it for emphasis; The infidels deserve a crusade. The English are nearly cast out of France, crusading to punish William may be fruitless and unecessary. Surely the loss of so much in exchange for his rash act at Edinburgh is punishment enough? All the same, where Mon Roi leads Aquitaine follows, as it should be with all Frankish Houses.

Louis looks hard at Simon de Montpierre before returning to his seat.