My Lord and Ladies,
The Rei de Napoli and I sat on our horses looking down at the army before us. It was an impressive site. The banners of Lords from every corner of Christian Europe fluttered in the wind. Yes it was indeed an impressive site. The heathen Prussians had chosen to fight on a small rise before the River Elbe. Why they chose this site is uncertain fore it held no strategic value what soever and was undefensable. The Roi and His son where on the right and Edward and His Nobles on the left. The Nobles of Spain, The HRE and Italy held the center. The Rei was just about to send Us forward when a cry arose from the far left. A force of unseen Prussians had outflanked Us. I am glad to this day that the Good King of England had many Welsh Bowman with Him ( I rue them when employed against France But they were a god send this day ). As the flanking Force attacked The Rei quickly gave orders. De Savoy and Her troops quickly moved to reinforce the English and I found Myself going with Her. The Roi and Prince were ordered to attack the Prussians before Us and they and the other French Nobles quickly moved forward and engaged the enemy. The Good King of England, being the stalwart man that He is, led His Lords personnaly against the flanking force of Prussians. The Lady Savoy and Myself position ourselves to outflank the Prussian flanking force. We could only hope that the English could hold fore they were sorely outnumbered. As We moved into position I watched the English rally around their King. Oh what a site that was. The bowman, growing tired, fired volley after volley. Then English Knights rode Charge after Charge. I now Know why the English have such a Reputation as warriors. I saw it Myself that day! The Lady and Myself were finally in position and the charge was sounded. Oh the slaughter. The Lady constantly calling for the Heretics to accept God to be spared and they constantly calling to there heretical gods in response. It was late afternoon when I finally met Edward in the middle of fray. He was covered in blood and sweating but had a great smile on his face. He reached out and shook My hand Then turned and rejoined the fray. I laughed and joined Him. It does these old bones good to say I fought by King Edwards side. Now if We could only sit down and discuss a peaceful solution to our little war. My Lords and Ladies I salute You all for Your courage and valor.
Thierry III
Ambassador For The Roi
The battle was finally over. We all stood transfixed by the site of the Prussians fleeing before the banners of Avignon. The Roi and Prince ride up to where I and Edward of England stand. Lord Percy turns to Me and Edward when Edward lets out a groan and falls to the ground. As We rush to assist his Able Magistrate Smith takes His Kings head in His lap. The Good King of England looks up at the assembled Nobles of Europe and as He did during the battle smiles. He then lets out His last breath and goes to stand beside the One He had just recently fought for. I find Myself weeping and as I turn I see others weeping as well. Not just English Nobles but Nobles of all Realms. The Roi and Prince of France kneel and say their farewells. As they leave a long line of Nobles passes and say their farewells. I wait until the last. I kneel and pray for the soul of one that deserved better, but would have preferred dying in battle for His God than in His bed of old age. I help Lord Percy and Magistrate Smith load The Good King on a litter. As they ride off I turn and go to My King, glad in My heart that only one King died this day. Yet I feel that that was one to many.
Written by Sgbragg@aristotle.com
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