A herald comes into the council and after a word with the Speaker, unfurls a parchment and makes an announcement.

Moi, Philippe, Roi de France, Hereby grant the ownership of the castle of Metz to the Maison de Lorraine.

Duc Hugues de Champagne is the rightful owner of the castle, to dispose of it as he sees fit.

Par la Grâce de Dieu
Philippe

The herald then furls back the parchment and deliver sit to the scribes to check the seal and enter it in the registers.