Gunther looks briefly shocked, but quckly regains his composure and turns toward Maximillian.

Young man, I did not rise so highly in the Order's ranks without fighting an leading more than my own share of battles. I am not sure what connection you make between my declaration that the Lithuanians will be defeated and your slight on my bravery, but I am curious. What matter of madness or foolhardiness makes you speak to your Hochmeister so?