Duke von Salza,

You have received nothing but loyalty from me, and I am deeply offended that you would think me so low as to be after your head and your title.

I merely noted that in your prolongued absence, there seemed to be issues between the reamaining electors as to who should be running the Duchy. If you can return, all the better. If not, name someone to act in your place. Do not make it me, I have neither the time nor the skill to manage a Duchy. But name someone so that there is no need for bickering.

Once again, I wanted no part in this scheme for myself, and am hurt that your trust in me is so small.

Ludwig