Re: Imperial Messenger Service
My Lords,
The situation in Austria is still tense.
I write this in light of the recent crushing Lord Zirn, Count Lorenz and Count Karolinger have given the approaching Hungarian's near Budapest.
After two successful night actions I believe we will be able to hold firm at Budapest.
The next phase will be the Venetian attack on Ragusa.
As long as the two nations do not co-ordinate their attacks either by luck or design then I believe Austria can hold on these two fronts.
News of the Outremer victories are certainly heartening given the substantial amount of troops present in the region...we are certainly doing well.
As for Dietrich's proclamation then I am certainly not interested in rehashing the past.
Right now Swabia is in turmoil and anyone that can unite the Duchy will be the most appropriate for the position no matter what the past may have recorded.
At this time I will also publicly state that "count" Becker has separated himself from the Duchy of Austria based loosely on some grievance against the function of House Austria.
I've sent him a note saying that he is under a period of amnesty should he decide to rejoin me and the House he swore allegiance too. If he reconsiders then I will view it as a brief moment of uncertainty given the situation we are facing.
However, and I say this with absolute certainty....at such time as the situation in Austria stabilises I will make a determination as to when this amnesty ends, and when it does there will be a clear choice for him to make.
Anyone aiding or abetting him will fall under the same conditions.
In uncertain times is when you learn about your men and your nobles. Loyalty and trust to me from my nobles and the men I command IS the most important characteristic!! There can be no grey areas.
Duke Arnold of Austria.
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