A secret meeting (Closed RP)

[Pinkerton]

In London, in the de Gaunt manor, a meeting was being held by Oliver de Gaunt; The Lord High Chancellor and Earl of Kent
This reunion was secret, and was reserved for a few selected guests. The letters of invitation hadn't specified the reasons of this assembly, only saying that their presence was required

OoC: This happens right after the meeting in the House of Lords

[Gandalfus]

Robert arrives, alone.

[Pinkerton]

A young boy leads him inside, where the Earl was sitting at the end of the table; A long sword was in the table, a beautifully crafted masterpiece.

Ah, Baron. I believe you already know why I have summoned you,

[Gandalfus]

Something to do with the order, I should imagine?

[Pinkerton]

Indeed, but let us wait for the other guest to arrive before starting

[Lucius Malfoy]

The door to the manor opens as the Duke of York and the Lord High Steward, Richard Plantagent, enters the building. He had received a note from the Earl of Kent to come here alone. His eyes notice de Gaunt as well as Baron of Norwich. He walks into the main room.

[Pinkerton]

Welcome, Lord Steward. First let me congratulate you about your appointment

He smiles

But this isn't what I invited you for. Hopefully when the Duke of Somerset arrives we'll be able to start; For now, enjoy the food and drinks

[Lucius Malfoy]

Richard thanked the Earl for the congratulations before taking a seat for now. His mind wondering about this meeting and what the agenda was.

[Adamat]

The Duke of Somerset finally showed up. He knocked on the door, and waited.

[Pinkerton]

The same young boy leads him to the main room, where the Baron of Norwich, the Earl of Kent and the Duke of York and drinking and eating

When Oliver sees the newcomer, he smiles

Oh, Duke de Verbeek, you have finally arrived!

[Adamat]

"I am so sorry for being late, gentlemen," Bartholomew said, taking his seat. "Now, shall we start?"

[Pinkerton]

Oliver nods,

Well, as you may guess, this is not a tea party nor a gentlemen's evening.

He was serious

I have invited you here tonight because I believe you are men of honor, that wish to defend the country.
Men that will give their lives for the Kingdom, men that will do anything to protect the Crown, and above everything else I believe you are true Englishmen!
Am I wrong?

[Lucius Malfoy]

Richard Plantagenet glances around the room, before looking at the Earl of Kent.

I would say that we are all loyal to the Crown and will always strive to do our best for the realm and to ensure that the Kingdom is protected from those who are envious of our glory, wealth and power.

[Adamat]

Duke Somerset nodded, eating a grape. "For King and Country do i live," he said.

[Pinkerton]

Good,

He paused

Then I invite you to the Order of St. Lorentz; An order who seeks to protect the King and the Kingdom from all threats. Internal or External

[Adamat]

Bartholomew leaned back. "Tell me more."

[Pinkerton]

The order was founded originally by my grandfather and the brother of another nobleman. After some years this man, the brother of the Earl of Essex, got into some serious trouble with the law. The order then had to disband, to avoid any complications with the crown

He paused

But with such fine men as yourselves I don't believe we'll have any kind of problem with the justice

[Adamat]

"What would be our exact tasks, my Lord?" Not convinced so far.

[Pinkerton]

Protect the King, from possible usurpers and deviants. The dauphine, for example; And we all know that the King has no heir. That's tempting for anyone with even a 100th of Royal Blood

[Gandalfus]

Robert raised an eyebrow.

What of Crown Prince Henry, my lord?