Henri and his retainers bow to the King


My King, brother, I welcome thee and am heartened by your announcements. Indeed, if you had not done so I would have proposed to the Conseil that you took up the duties of Seneschal for at least the remainder of the term.

Myself and my house freely pledge to follow you to whatever ends and to the betterment of France.

I will consult with my map-makers and sent details of what Lorraine proposes for the defence of Frankfurt. North and South it is bordered by great rivers so the defence may yet be possible with fortifications…but I will enquire.

As to your pledge for a “quest”…I sincerely hope you are commenting on what I have wished for some time now. I can assure you the Order stands ready, we are electing a new Captain as we speak so that I can be released to better serve Lorraine and the Realm yet allow the Order to proceed with you.

I like Charles have but one request…but it is not for myself. It is for The Order, I had hoped to put forth a proposal for an Edict or even a Codex Addition for this but I will ask this directly now…I ask, that The Order of the Fleur de Lys be granted ONE full company of fighting men from each Duchy per Seneschal term. Such troops would be at the direct control of the Order and allow them complete autonomy and the ability to serve King and country without requesting further aid.

Apart from this, I pledge my sword, my heart and my honour to King Louis the VI.

Henri draws his sword, raises the blade to his face and kisses the flat of the blade just above the guard. He then holds the sword in both arms ahead of him…walking to the King..and places it at his feet before rising and retiring to his retainers again