The Prinz frowns.

Von Essen you have nothing to feel ashamed of. Von Magdeburg fought bravely and fell in the service of Reich and Duchy as may we all one day, God Willing.

I urge you to reconsider once the emotions of the situation have receded. Under your command the Reich has gained the city of Zagreb from the hated Magyar - you should feel proud of your achievement for which I applaud you.

The Reich has need of men of your quality at all levels, but particularly in the higher ranks of the nobility which have been cruelly stripped of our finest.