Considering veteran reinforcements from Staufen have almost arrived in Franconia, I would believe that you should have ample men to fight any threat arising in the east. As for the Danes, Prince Jobst stands outside the gates of Antwerp ready to defeat any French or Danish force that might threaten the empire and to defend the English if they are attacked.

As to suggesting what Swabia does, I would like to ask you to take this up with Duke Scherer who is responsible for Swabian matters. I am serving the empire's best interests in defending our borders, making the homeland and outremer safe and boosting our technology and economy.