Conseil du Royaume

[Ramses II CP]

Brother Henri there is no shame in saving the lives of your men for a better day. Though we are Franks we are not invincible. All would do well to remember this fact, especially in light of the losses our realm has suffered of late.

I also announce that I and my expeditionary force have captured Grenada from the Moors. The soldiers captured in it's defense were not ransomed; it is clear their Sultan cares only for his own life. I now mean to ride to Gibraltar and sieze the narrow crossing to prevent the Moors at Cordoba from easily being reinforced before I move north against them. I have heard little from my father in law of late, if there is a diplomat available I would appreciate him contacting the Castillians to see how their forces lie and what scouting reports they may have.

Grenada is a hive of scum and villainy, it will require many priests to make a decent place of it. Perhaps Spain can aid in that matter as well.

The Moors there fled my coming in great cowardice, and few would face me. I wonder if all heathens are such cowards. In a few years when I drive on Cordoba we shall find the true test of their hearts.

(edit): Sir de Saint-Amand I have sent papers turning over the command of the Mailed Knights from Toulouse to your staff. They are now entirely at your disposal. If they prove inadequate in any way let me know and I will deal with the matter with my training staff. I apologize once more for declining to adopt you, in light of current circumstances it increasing appears to have been a decision of questionable worth on my part.