Thanks so much Brutal - that's really helpful. I think I will change the timescale for my next games - the jours pass tros vite pour moi!

I think I need to re-visit my castles - I have Caen, Bordeaux & Metz as castles & one other I can't remember - that's 4 castles - maybe too many.

What do you think about the merchant cav? They are very expensive to take out of their horseboxes but look good parading round the city. It's just so tempting as they are free upkeep once in the paddocks!

The good news is that the pope thinks I'm the best thing since Serge Gainsbourg bagged Jane Birkin so all is well there!!!!!

Thanks again..

Henri