Shocked at the news, Jan's knight is silent but quickly regains his composer.

Mein Kaiser, may I be the first to voice my heartfelt sorrow at this horrible news. If I may have your leave, I need to get this word to your cousin in Outremer at once.

Frederick walks in front of the dais, bows, stands up straight while putting his fist to his heart and proclaims in a booming voice.

Long live the Kaiser!

Frederick turns smartly and walks out in precise military steps.