The news of Duke Hummel's rebellion has darkened the Kaiser's expression and he throws his wine into the fire.

Ulrich's reckless actions risk undoing all that the Chancellor has done! I believe I speak for Duke von Saxony and Count Manfred as well in saying that the greatest priority now for our crusade is to achieve Papal sanction for it. Anything that jeopardises that will not be tolerated.

Turns to Chancellor Otto:

I have half a mind to call an Emergency Session of the Diet to nip this business in the bud. But with you as Chancellor, Duke Otto, that may not be necessary. My people are trying to restrain Duke Hummel, but I am not confident he will listen. However, given the Swabians failed to set timely standing orders for their Household Army, as Chancellor, by law you still retain final control over it. If their actions would lead to our excommunication, I would urge you to exercise that veto. At the very least, you must notify me if things come to head - I will call an Emergency Session before I allow us to be excommunicated again.