(LEFT: The Grand Star Of the Order Of The Republic Of Neues Sudland)
King Phillip I was looking at the latest reports from Col Ann, detailing his "activities" on the border with Dr Tross and his Balloon. With him was Grand Duke Colin and General Zillmann.
General Zillmann looked up from one report:
"It appears there have been some skirmishing with some natives and some "whites", but the "whites" appear not to be RNS Army."
"Well who are they"? asked the Grand Duke.
"French I suspect" murmered the King, half wishing not to be heared.
Suddenly there was a knock at the door, and the Captain of the guard entered:
"Sire, we have just received this from our neighbours"
The King was presented with a large box. Inside was a rather impressive looking decoration:
"I say, rather flash"! gasped the King.
"Sire, the accompanying document reads as follows;" stated the Captain:
"It is the wish of the people and Government of the Republic Of Neues Sudland that you be made a grand Companion of the Republic Of Neues Sudland blah blah drone drone,........"
"Well aren't I the spoilt one". Commented the King.
"Indeed Sire". (The Captain felt the need to agree).
"Well, it's almost like a sign from God! I'm convinced the RNS isn't behind our troubles" The King turned and looked out of the large window in his study.
"Either our antogonists are domestic, or external to this continent. Lets see if we can't see who's been a busy Bee".
The King sat down and looked at the horses being readied for the afternoon hunt.
"General, prepare the following orders for COL Ann;....."
TO BE CONTINUED
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We know that it is a very great distance from our small Principality to your land . . . but our hereditary enemies, the Kingdom of Stagonia, is well-known to launch vile attacks without provocation.
ReplyDeleteTrue, it seems unlikely that even the vile ones would go so far . . . but they are capable of almost anything . . . so beware!
Note that their uniforms are very much like those of the French . . . indeed, they are often indistinguishable from them.
Furthermore Stagonians who have been discovered to have done something helpful or nice are often exiled to the French Foreign Legion until they have purged themselves of decency.
So even if your land should be threatened by French forces, there will probably be some vile Stagonians within their ranks . . . and those will the ones doing the most heinous of actions.
-- Jeff of Saxe-Bearstein
Ah yes, we're aware of the term, "As vile as a Stagonian"
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We're ALERT, but not ALARMED!
Reich Duke Wilhelm is grateful for the generous offer of you gallant artillery battery. Please provide uniform and flag details so we can outfit this battery to your specifications. Best regards...
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