The King nods at Michel d'Anjou.

Permission granted.

He then acknowledges the arrival of Chretien Saisset.

I understand your anger, Sieur Saisset and grieve for your loss. But we have to stand one rung above the Reichlanders and thus, it is our duty to propose a ceasefire at almost all costs. The Eastern front has claimed too many lives of late, Lorraine has paid too heavy a price in blood and though I know that the noble of Lorraine are up to the challenge of many more battles, Icannot bear the burden of so many deaths on my conscience.

Hence, I'd ask you to stay your sword and use it in your defense or that of your Duchy or our Royaume alone. Vengeance should have no place in our hearts.