*Fritz runs out the door after Gert*

Wait! Surely it is difficult to say who is better for Franconia - Hans or Matthias. Matthias' chancellorship has seen many powerful commands given to us, the building of greater cities and better wealth, and Ansehelm has finally been able to launch the Teutonic crusade.

The same could be said of the Edict regarding the taking of Caen. Do we vote no on anything not directly benefiting Franconia? *Fritz grimaces* Surely by taking such a stance we are only adding to the polarisation of the Diet and a willingness for backroom negotiations.

*Fritz stops and takes many deep breaths*

And Gert... your pace... is difficult to... keep up with!