Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire.

[Carl von Döbeln]

OOC: Fifty cannon is an awful lot, mate. Nearly more than what the king of france had...

I can make you a dozen, at most.

[Dead Sun]

William nodded seriously. The man was telling him the truth, as far as William could see.

We shall journey back to York. I will be your personal escort.

William casually stood up and motioned for two of his men to bind Lothar's hands...

Hold on a second, I'm not a prisoner! What are you doing?!

Lothar struggled to keep the guards off him, but he was more used to escaping rather than fighting back, and the guards already had their hands on him. He was able to punch one in the stomach, but the bindings were already on him...

[Carl von Döbeln]

You were trespassing, were you not?

The guards, once the bindings had been properly put on, released Lothar and stepped back, momentarily...

You may be a spy, but you will not be harmed if you do not resist. I will bring you back to York and pursuade the dog that is your master to tell me why Raglan sent you to spy on me.

[Dark Storm]

OOC: Fifty cannon is an awful lot, mate. Nearly more than what the king of france had...

I can make you a dozen, at most.

ooc-

"Is twenty at all possible?" James asked hopefully...

[Carl von Döbeln]

William scratched his chin hopefully. It would take ages, and would cost more than a large fortune...

Fifteen. It will take over a year, at least, and it will certainly not be cheap.

[Dark Storm]

"I'll take it, trust me this investment is necessary. Hmm, on the subject of cannon, can I order some as the Lord of Scotland also, to help defend our interests against bandits and uprisings. What say you to," James calculated it in his head, "15 permanent cannon for the walls of London, and 5 moveable cannon for Scotland, the 15 for next year, and the 5 for two to three years time. I shall pay forthem in full. Though may I ask whether you could do a discount for those for London as they are to defend the King and all those that reside within the place, including I believe yourself for most part of the year as Foreign Secretary."

[Stildawn]

A message arrives...

Lord Stafford

The Royal Coffers have as yet to recieve your payment of the Naval Tax... Please make payment as soon as possible for the glory of the realm...

If you have any concerns about the tax... His Majesty welcomes your questions...

Signed
Royal Coffers Secretary

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[Dead Sun]

You were trespassing, were you not?

The guards, once the bindings had been properly put on, released Lothar and stepped back, momentarily...

You may be a spy, but you will not be harmed if you do not resist. I will bring you back to York and pursuade the dog that is your master to tell me why Raglan sent you to spy on me.

Oh right, of course, fine, take me back. But Derrick won't say anything. Me and him - we were on the boat together when we first came here and we got to know each other. He's a quiet one, and always censors his words before he says them. I once asked him who his parents were - I only found out three days later he was an orphan.

Lothar smiled and chuckled slightly,

So good luck with that.

[Carl von Döbeln]

Then I will have to ask Raglan personally.

William smiled slightly.

We ride at once.

[Stildawn]

A message arrived...

Lord Stafford

You are requested to serve as the Judge of the trial of Lord Cheydinhal...

Signed
Justice Office

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[Stildawn]

A letter arrives

Lord Stafford

The Castilian expedition is set to depart... Please make way to the rally point for departure...

Signed
Sir Cobb - Royal Army Commander

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[Major Darling]

An emaciated young man enters and seeks to speak to the Lord of the castle..

[Carl von Döbeln]

He was quickly shown into Lord Stafford's study. William looked up and smiled a bit hesitantly...

Montgomery?

[Major Darling]

"Indeed, sir.."

The tanned young man made a curt nod,

"I have been.. Away"

[Carl von Döbeln]

We all have.

William smiled slightly and motioned for Alexander to take a seat.

I returned three years ago, from my exile in Italy.

[Major Darling]

"I travelled to the ends of the Earth.. I met the Chinese, marvellous people. But now, I am back."

He chuckled,

"I hope in my absence, my family has not been causing too much trouble in our city."

[Carl von Döbeln]

Not at all.

William stood up and handed Alexander a goblet of strong oxfordshire apple cider...

In fact I have been working quite a lot with them. They are good business partners.

[Major Darling]

"You'll find my mother is the brains, very shrewd and has a razor sharp wit."

He drank the cider, the intensity of English cider was a nostalgic shock for him,

"What is the news in the realm?"

[Carl von Döbeln]

King Stephen recently ordered an english force to be sent to Iberia and assist Isabella and Ferdinand in the war of succession there.

William said, and drank heartily from his goblet.

I am to accompany it.

[Major Darling]

"I shall certainly not be going abroad, I've just been half way across (Flat) the world.."

He looks over at the map on William's wall,

"The King has directed me to seek employment in your foreign service."