Duchy of Bretagne

**Andres** · 09-07-2009, 12:30

Thierry looks coldly at Alain.

It seems to me that I should have stayed with the King's army as I intended, but then I would have disobeyed a direct order from my Duc. Maybe I could have proved myself to his Majesty in battle and maybe then, he would have been a bit more favourable towards the Duchy of Bretagne, mon Duc.

Thierry shrugs.

**AussieGiant** · 09-07-2009, 14:36

An ironic smile plays across Alain face.

"Yes Thierry, it is amazing how perfect you can plan AFTER the events occur.

How about stating now your next move so we can compare your planning BEFORE events happen."

Alain shrugs in immitation.

**Andres** · 09-07-2009, 14:54

Thierry looks back at Alain, a calm expression at his face.

You're the Duke Alain. You make the decisions, we follow your lead. I have sworn an oath to you, I'm just a vasal, a chevalier with no land.

I can only hope that my lord is capable of leading the Duchy of Bretagne. You had your shot, 15 years of power in the position of Seneschal. And what did Bretagne gain?

Thierry stands up, still very calm.

You were the Seneschal, Alain. And this is your result.

Thierry looks at a map and lays his finger on the settlements acquired by the other Houses, then he looks at the lonely settlement of the Duchy of Bretagne.

**AussieGiant** · 09-07-2009, 15:01

Alain snorts through his nose.

Yes de Rochefort, stating ze obvious seems to be a forte of yours.

Pray tell what are zose red provinces to ze south and east, and while your at it what is zat blue zing to ze north and west?

We took Caernarvon which was a dubious move in itself if you read ze Edicts carefully.

Perhaps our only solution is to call for a crusade. Where would you have expanded?

**Andres** · 09-07-2009, 15:08

I would have done as the Edicts said and nothing more.

I would have read between the lines that it wasn't the King's desire to go on frivolous expeditions and thus, I would have refrained myself from doing so. Unless, of course, I had a clear and obvious written order with the Kings' stamp on it. But the initiative and the idea would have to be his, not mine.

As for my presence at the battlefield, I would have joined the King's army. First, because he's the King and it is our task to protect his life. Second, well, one can't make big mistakes in the eyes of the King when he's following his lead. Third, maybe, just maybe, the King would never forget the man who was riding next to him and blocked that sword that was aimed at his head.

But then again, I am a man who is used to obey and do as he's told by others.

You on the contrary are a man who thinks for himself and orders others.

Maybe that is exactly what has caused this inconvenient situation, mon Duc. Perhaps, you were too creative.

**AussieGiant** · 09-07-2009, 15:13

Alain shakes his head and laughs.

If zat is what you zink, zen renounce your oath to me and make yourself known to ze King. I am sure if you do as you 'ave said you will receive ze rewards and ze recognition you strongly desire.

**Andres** · 09-07-2009, 15:23

An annoyed expression apppears on his face when Thierry answers.

At the moment, I have no desire to renounce my oath, Duc Alain.

You asked what I would have done and I replied.

If you wish your vasals only to answer what you want to hear, then next time you ask me a question, you should also tell me which answer you want me to give.

Or maybe you could buy yourself one of those exotic animals? What are they called? Parrots?