Lothar,

It seems that you have beaten my to Palmero, eh? *Laughs, and slaps his knee* it seems than that you have proved yourself worthy of the title Duke. You may proceed with the Assault at your Leisure, Take any units from my Army that can make it to aide you.

Leaning back with an ever widening grin, Gerhard spouts

What a great day to be a Bavarian, Lothar, Destroyer of Milan and Conquerer of Sicily, reclaiming the first Roman province. And Mathias, the first ever 2 term Chancellor, and the Man who made much of it possible. I am VERY proud of both of you my sons.