Carlo, the Holy Father's brother, seems interested in speaking with the Navarran friar. Though not a cardinal (yet!), the brother is probably the one closest to His Holiness. He meets the friar in a secluded villa, a bit from the outskirts of Rome.
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Carlo, the Holy Father's brother, seems interested in speaking with the Navarran friar. Though not a cardinal (yet!), the brother is probably the one closest to His Holiness. He meets the friar in a secluded villa, a bit from the outskirts of Rome.
von Mollwitz watches the Navarran enter, and shudders at the sight of another Blackfriar. He attempts to speak privately with Pablo, the Papal Secretary.
The Cardinal was new to Roman politics, and in the simpler lands of the slavic east, he was not exposed to all. The seething corruption and hypocrisy. But if it is what had to be done, then had better be done, for the sake of his Duke.Very well he thought. I will surrender to this mans game, but it will benefit my people, not this man's coffers.
Your serene and holy eminence, I understand now what it is you seek. And I'm am more than happy to accept this burden. To celebrate your blessing of the Grand Duke's coronation, Grand Duke Vytautas will construct a magnificient Cathedral in Vilnius, in your name. The Cathedral of Pius II, when completed, will be the most wondrous structure in all of Lithuania. The old Cardinal pauses for a minute, and adds I will also commision an inquisition like purge of all the remaining Heretics in all of Lithuania. As you can imagine your Holiness, such proximity to schizmatic and tartar lands, may corrupt the minds of our subjects. The Grand Duke will send his own Order of Troops to scour the country and destroy them.
All for the Glory of God and the mother Chruch.
Arrival of Maria di Aragon, Queen of Sicily
Heads turn throughout the hall. There, in state procession, is the pregnant Queen Maria of Sicily, dressed in the finest clothes, truely fit for an Italian Queen. She is flanked by Archbishop Demetrios Ducas, the Exarch of the Morea, and Cardinal Jean-Bernard Law, the man who hopes to the Cardinal of Sicily. Cardinal Law is carrying something in his hands.. something that appears to be a crown..
Queen Maria approaches the Pope, and curtseys. Then, she takes the Pope's ring, and kisses it.
"Your Holiness. I bring excellent news: The King of Aragon, Constantine, has agreed to recognize my claims as Queen of Sicily, and the island has formally been transferred to me. Father, this struggle has been long, and it has been hard, but the wish of a man devoted to Christ, my brother's, has finally been fulfilled. As a woman devoted to God and the Church, I humbly place before you a gift. This, Your Holiness, is the title to 5000 acres of land outside Syracuse, to add to your domains already present. I hope you find this token of my appreciation acceptable.
Father, since I hold the Crown of Sicily, and my claim to Sicily has finally been recognized by the King of Aragon, I humbly ask that you place this crown upon my head, and recognize me as the Queen of Sicily. I also ask that you bless my reign, so that I may be a good Christian ruler of Sicily."
Cardinal Law then presents the Crown of Sicily..
Heads turn throughout the hall. There, in state procession, is the pregnant Queen Maria of Sicily, dressed in the finest clothes, truely fit for an Italian Queen. She is flanked by Archbishop Demetrios Ducas, the Exarch of the Morea, and Cardinal Jean-Bernard Law, the man who hopes to the Cardinal of Sicily. Cardinal Law is carrying something in his hands.. something that appears to be a crown..
Queen Maria approaches the Pope, and curtseys. Then, she takes the Pope's ring, and kisses it.
"Your Holiness. I bring excellent news: The King of Aragon, Constantine, has agreed to recognize my claims as Queen of Sicily, and the island has formally been transferred to me. Father, this struggle has been long, and it has been hard, but the wish of a man devoted to Christ, my brother's, has finally been fulfilled. As a woman devoted to God and the Church, I humbly place before you a gift. This, Your Holiness, is the title to 5000 acres of land outside Syracuse, to add to your domains already present. I hope you find this token of my appreciation acceptable.
Father, since I hold the Crown of Sicily, and my claim to Sicily has finally been recognized by the King of Aragon, I humbly ask that you place this crown upon my head, and recognize me as the Queen of Sicily. I also ask that you bless my reign, so that I may be a good Christian ruler of Sicily."
Cardinal Law then presents the Crown of Sicily..
Originally posted by Romulus Augustulus
The Cardinal was new to Roman politics, and in the simpler lands of the slavic east, he was not exposed to all. The seething corruption and hypocrisy. But if it is what had to be done, then had better be done, for the sake of his Duke.Very well he thought. I will surrender to this mans game, but it will benefit my people, not this man's coffers.
Your serene and holy eminence, I understand now what it is you seek. And I'm am more than happy to accept this burden. To celebrate your blessing of the Grand Duke's coronation, Grand Duke Vytautas will construct a magnificient Cathedral in Vilnius, in your name. The Cathedral of Pius II, when completed, will be the most wondrous structure in all of Lithuania. The old Cardinal pauses for a minute, and adds I will also commision an inquisition like purge of all the remaining Heretics in all of Lithuania. As you can imagine your Holiness, such proximity to schizmatic and tartar lands, may corrupt the minds of our subjects. The Grand Duke will send his own Order of Troops to scour the country and destroy them.
All for the Glory of God and the mother Chruch.
Pius was getting rather annoyed. Either this man didn't know how things were now working in Rome, or he refused to play Pius' little games. Right, he thought, I'm just going to spill it out now. Pius finished his wine and made sure that the door was closed.
"Hmm... my good friend, let me be even more straight forward. I will do nothing if it does not somehow... comforts the church. And with the church, I mean me. For I AM the church, and what is good for me is good for the church. Now, if your duke wants to be king, and if I am going to make sure that this action is blessed by God, then it is customary to... reward the man that makes sure that this reign will be good in the eyes of the Lord Almighty. Now, a cathedral is good, but the question is how such a thing will benefit Rome most gloriously. Nothing in this world is free, my good man. Absolutely nothing..."
A letter with gold-gilded edges bearing the seal of the Ducal Court of Normandy is sent via courier to the court of Pius II.
"Your Most Holy Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church,
If it please your eminence, allow Normandy the duty of introduction of her new Christian Duke, the Lord Jean de Clermont-Ferrand. The Duke is a right devout Catholic and rules in the favored light and wisdom of the Cardinal Archbishop of Rouen as well as the Primate of Gaulia in Clermont, wherein his noble family's namesake lie.
Our peoples in Normandy have heard many tales of your pontiffical wisdom which, evidenced by the Bulles and Edicts you have issued in the name of our lord and saviour, transcends an earthly coil. We consider ourselves, the right proper Christians of Normandy, most fortunate to have at the helm of the one true faith a man most representative of the virtues and vicarship of the Lord Jesus Christ.
It is the Duke's greatest desire to bless openly through power of the state, the Holy Mother Church which may in turn bless through power of divine providence the state of Normandy and her new Court. Duke Jean de Clermont-Ferrand has ordered, at the pleasure of your eminence, the construction of twelve great monuments to your Holiness Pius II. Each monument will be placed at the four cardinal points in the City of Amiens, the City of Rouen, and the City of Caen as lasting testaments to our people and others of the heavenly-guided wisdom and piety of your Holiness.
In this vein additionally, we wish to propose sending an envoy to treat on occasion with your eminence in terms of diplomacy and international communication. We would also wish to extend a similar proposal in return for the courtesy; to have, if your eminence so desire, a formal ambassador of the Papal State of some semi-permanent residence within the Ducal Court of Normandy, or if it please your grace, the appointment of the Cardinal Archbishop at Rouen to entreat with our court in deeper matters of diplomacy.
Warm Regards,
Guy du Fitzroy
Minister of State
Ducal Court of Normandy"
"Your Most Holy Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church,
If it please your eminence, allow Normandy the duty of introduction of her new Christian Duke, the Lord Jean de Clermont-Ferrand. The Duke is a right devout Catholic and rules in the favored light and wisdom of the Cardinal Archbishop of Rouen as well as the Primate of Gaulia in Clermont, wherein his noble family's namesake lie.
Our peoples in Normandy have heard many tales of your pontiffical wisdom which, evidenced by the Bulles and Edicts you have issued in the name of our lord and saviour, transcends an earthly coil. We consider ourselves, the right proper Christians of Normandy, most fortunate to have at the helm of the one true faith a man most representative of the virtues and vicarship of the Lord Jesus Christ.
It is the Duke's greatest desire to bless openly through power of the state, the Holy Mother Church which may in turn bless through power of divine providence the state of Normandy and her new Court. Duke Jean de Clermont-Ferrand has ordered, at the pleasure of your eminence, the construction of twelve great monuments to your Holiness Pius II. Each monument will be placed at the four cardinal points in the City of Amiens, the City of Rouen, and the City of Caen as lasting testaments to our people and others of the heavenly-guided wisdom and piety of your Holiness.
In this vein additionally, we wish to propose sending an envoy to treat on occasion with your eminence in terms of diplomacy and international communication. We would also wish to extend a similar proposal in return for the courtesy; to have, if your eminence so desire, a formal ambassador of the Papal State of some semi-permanent residence within the Ducal Court of Normandy, or if it please your grace, the appointment of the Cardinal Archbishop at Rouen to entreat with our court in deeper matters of diplomacy.
Warm Regards,
Guy du Fitzroy
Minister of State
Ducal Court of Normandy"
Pius looked in the mirror. Dressed in the finest clothes in Christianity, he still felt awful. Not because of the magnificent silk, but because of the hangovers that had attacked him this morning, like a pack of demons from the deepest pits of Hell. It had been a fantastic party, wine and women in abundance, musicians and dwarves. Pius had not spared himself, and they had probably spent an amount of money equal to that of a construction of an ordinary church.
Now, he had to crown the Sicilian, but hey, he was earning 5000 acres of good land outside Syracuse. Life was good, even though it didn't feel like that on that particular morning.
As he entered the great basilica, he asked the deacon to make sure, that the choir boys finished their stuff a lot faster than usual. He then looked around, and instead of preaching, he just waved the to-be queen over to him and told her to get on her knees. While seeing double, he was handed a book, not that he know what book, but nonetheless a book. He looked at the boy that gave it to him. The boy nervously looked back and nodded towards the book.
"Damn it!" Pius mumbled. There had been a reason why he had to bribe his way through his time at the Bologna university.
Never had this church heard such crappy Latin mumbled in such an incomprehensible manner, but they got through it, the queen got her title and Pius went back to feeling sorry for himself and praying to God for a quick miracle cure his for hangover.
Now, he had to crown the Sicilian, but hey, he was earning 5000 acres of good land outside Syracuse. Life was good, even though it didn't feel like that on that particular morning.
As he entered the great basilica, he asked the deacon to make sure, that the choir boys finished their stuff a lot faster than usual. He then looked around, and instead of preaching, he just waved the to-be queen over to him and told her to get on her knees. While seeing double, he was handed a book, not that he know what book, but nonetheless a book. He looked at the boy that gave it to him. The boy nervously looked back and nodded towards the book.
"Damn it!" Pius mumbled. There had been a reason why he had to bribe his way through his time at the Bologna university.
Never had this church heard such crappy Latin mumbled in such an incomprehensible manner, but they got through it, the queen got her title and Pius went back to feeling sorry for himself and praying to God for a quick miracle cure his for hangover.
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Franco Berlusconi and the three men enter the room, and upon seeing the Pope immediately all four men hit the floor and bow deeply.
Berlusconi then proceeds to kiss the ring of the Pope once again, and the three men then mirror the Cardinal's show of affection.
Franco Berlusconi and the three men enter the room, and upon seeing the Pope immediately all four men hit the floor and bow deeply.
Berlusconi then proceeds to kiss the ring of the Pope once again, and the three men then mirror the Cardinal's show of affection.
- "Your honor may I present Signore Donato Bramante. Signore Leonardo da Vinci and Signore Giuliano da Sangallo. These three men have been chosen to construct your most honorable Basillica. Do you have any questions, your eminence?"
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Pius asked the men to rise again after having blessed them all.
"Ahh, I am so very, VERY glad to see you all. First of all, when can you begin? The sooner we get going with this project, the better. Also, have you any suggestions to how this great dome might be built as large and glorious as possible. I want it to be the new landmark of Rome, by God, the next great landmark of Christianity. So, basically, how big can you build it and how fast?"
Originally posted by Ramius
Franco Berlusconi and the three men enter the room, and upon seeing the Pope immediately all four men hit the floor and bow deeply.
Berlusconi then proceeds to kiss the ring of the Pope once again, and the three men then mirror the Cardinal's show of affection.
- "Your honor may I present Signore Donato Bramante. Signore Leonardo da Vinci and Signore Giuliano da Sangallo. These three men have been chosen to construct your most honorable Basillica. Do you have any questions, your eminence?"
Pius asked the men to rise again after having blessed them all.
"Ahh, I am so very, VERY glad to see you all. First of all, when can you begin? The sooner we get going with this project, the better. Also, have you any suggestions to how this great dome might be built as large and glorious as possible. I want it to be the new landmark of Rome, by God, the next great landmark of Christianity. So, basically, how big can you build it and how fast?"
In complete privacy and eyes for no other...
Donato Bramante begins.
Leonardo da Vinci begins where Bramante led off.
Bramante continues.
Franco Berlusconi responds
Donato Bramante begins.
- "Your grace, the Basilica of St. Peter, would be enoromous, made of five domes from what I have planned, in the shape of a cross. The central dome will be enormous. Signore Giuliano da Sangallo, has calculated that it could measure as much as 130 meters tall, and about 35 meters wide."
Leonardo da Vinci begins where Bramante led off.
- "Your majesty more importantly is the adornment of this magnificent dome. The size will be impressive, but the detail and work, shall astound the world. God himself shall guide the artisans to making sucha magnificent work."
Bramante continues.
- "Yes the detail shall be most impressive, but it shall take many years, we have estimated at least four, and the detail shall take two years for completion. With God's word guiding us I am sure that we can beat such estimates. The amount of artisans is not an issue for we shall provide as many builders and artisans as needed to build this great house of God. As for finances I think the noble Cardinal knows best."
Franco Berlusconi responds
- "Yes, most certainly the finances shall not be of issue, since Venice and the Papal States shall join to create this most holy church. Venezia alone could give the proper finances. However we have some more political issues to speak of, that maybe it would be better to discuss in private. Meanwhile I am sure that these noble architects shall provide us with blueprints. Does your honor have any more questions?"
Pius nods.
"this pleases me to hear. Now, could I get some sort of drawing or model of the thing, to see if I have any specific addition that I want implemented? It always helps me to see things on paper or in a real shape, when deciding such things. It helped me greatly in Lucca.
And very well, Berlusconi, let us talk in private..."
"this pleases me to hear. Now, could I get some sort of drawing or model of the thing, to see if I have any specific addition that I want implemented? It always helps me to see things on paper or in a real shape, when deciding such things. It helped me greatly in Lucca.
And very well, Berlusconi, let us talk in private..."
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Franco Berlusconi talks with the Pope privately.
Franco Berlusconi talks with the Pope privately.
- "Your eminence, as you know Venezia, is currently in a costly war. I also forsee that we shall have to deal with a large amount of issues within the Balkans, and possibly abroad. So I am not sure how you want to deal with the financials during wartime."
A flamboyant man entered the Cort of His Holiness in Rome, the city of all great cities. He looked at the magnificent ceiling and quickly found himself a seat. He listened to some of the men presenting their cases for the solemn Pope. Then his courage gathered pace and he finally left his seat, walking towards the Pope. A few metres away from the Holiness himself, he bowed and pressed his nose-tip against the rather filthy floor. After having done this, he calmly raised his torso and addressed the Pope.
"Your Holiness, Pope of all solemn and Catholic nations. My name is Andreasso Brossini, and I have recently been sent from my country, Modena, to act as its representative here, in your Holiness' lavish Court. It is my only wish and duty to please your Holiness, and I shall do whatever it might cost to do so. But I shall also be my realm's voice in your Holiness' Court, and forward your opinions to my Duke in Modena. I believe that is all I had to say, but I do hope your Holiness accepts me."
Brossini bowed rather vigorously once again, and kept this forward bent position until he had received the solemn answer from his Holiness the Pope.
"Your Holiness, Pope of all solemn and Catholic nations. My name is Andreasso Brossini, and I have recently been sent from my country, Modena, to act as its representative here, in your Holiness' lavish Court. It is my only wish and duty to please your Holiness, and I shall do whatever it might cost to do so. But I shall also be my realm's voice in your Holiness' Court, and forward your opinions to my Duke in Modena. I believe that is all I had to say, but I do hope your Holiness accepts me."
Brossini bowed rather vigorously once again, and kept this forward bent position until he had received the solemn answer from his Holiness the Pope.
The Cardinal was now plainly distraught, this was not what he learned of Rome in the seminaries of Lithuania. This was completely abhorrent to him.
Your holiness, if we are going to speak frankly here, then let me be frank. What is your price your Eminence? How many Byzants or Ducats buys the approval of the Pontifcate? We are after all being honest here. The Cardinal grew more livitI only hope that your stated price is reasonable your Holiness, else I will take my leave of this place and coronate my King regardless of your stance.
An emissary has arrived from Brabant with a private and personal message for his Holiness...
Opulence was more than Cardinal Montais was used to. If the spare quarters at Sant'Eusbeio might be considered beneath his dignity, then he was awestruck by the furnishings provided by the Pope in the Vatican. The rooms were gilded with gold and silver trappings, with lush flooring and a bed to rival that of the Emperor himself, Montais thought. He was afraid to sleep on it at night, and said twenty Hail Marys each morning as penance for such a luxury.
The Cardinal's life was not what he thought it would be. He had hoped to be a part of some great Council which would decide pressing questions of theology. Yet more and more, he was discovering that this reality did not exist in Rome. Indeed, his colleagues resembled noblemen more so than the Saints.
There was the Frenchmen who was also a merchant, and owned a fleet of merchant ships in Ostia. He could never shake the smell of fish. One of the German Cardinals frequently visited the home of one Dulcinea A'were, a young noblewomen noted for her....eh...Montais blushed and suppressed the thought. And there were two Italians he could've sworn were dicing one night, though Montais tried his utmost to deny it to himself. No, this could not be happening. Not here, not in Rome.
And what of Cardinal Montais? His days were tedium. The novelty of living in the Eternal City was starting to wear off. He had visited every shrine, relic, and church in Rome over and over again. Only twice had he even seen Pope Pius, and usually only at formal gatherings. He watched with a growing concern as servants seemed to move in and out of the Papal residence, burdened with luxurious gifts. He'd heard of the lands...the treasure.
And it was Portuguese treasure that kept Montais in such decadent comfort, a thought that tore at him daily. Fresh deliveries of ivory arrived quietly from time to time, enough to remind His Holiness of Portugal's generosity, and the prominence of its highest Church official. Montais knew of the Cathedral, too, and the grand plans. It was for the glory of God, he told himself. Not for a man.
Rome was not what he had expected to be. He needed guidance. He needed to speak to someone. Perhaps His Holiness might shed some light on his confusion, and point out where his failings were if he could feel this bad. Arriving at the Papal residence one morning, he asked the Secretary for an appointment.
Bishop Fernado Ortega had been presented to the Holy Father several days ago. Upon being presented he had walked across the Papal residence upon his knees with a large Muslim sword bedecked in jewelry placed high above his head. While the Holy Father did not answer him he decided it must be a test to show his loyalty tothe church. Still Bishop Ortega awaited the Pope to acknowledge him and his Inquisition deeds.
Letters bearing the seal of the Patriarchate of Constantinople arrive at churches throughout Albania. A copy addressed to the Papalcy is also delivered to Rome.
His All Holiness Gennadius II, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, and Ecumenical Patriarch, in the name of God, of the Apostles, and of all the saints, decrees:
Theodoros III Palaeologus, having wrongfully abdicated the Imperial throne and subordinated himself to the schismatic teachings of the Patriarch of the West, having ignored the edicts of His All-Holiness Gennadius II, having committed blasphemies in speech and thought, having ignored the canons of the Church, let him be anathema.
Demetrios Ducas of Morea, having wrongfully spoke outside of his domain, having ignored the edicts of His All-Holiness Gennadius II, having committed blasphemies in speech and thought, having ignored the canons of the Church, he is deposed.
If Demetrios gives communion or performs sacraments, let him be excommunicated.
If any bishop or presbyter or deacon or other clergyman communicates with Theodoros, let him be deposed.
If any clergyman gives Communion or sacrament to Theodoros, let him also be excommunicated.
If any man submits to the rule of Theodoros, let him be excommunicated.
If any man reads the writings of Theodoros or of Demetrios, let him be excommunicated.
Whosever shall insult the authority of the Church or the teachings of Christ or the Word of God, let him be punished.
His All Holiness Gennadius II, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, and Ecumenical Patriarch, in the name of God, of the Apostles, and of all the saints, decrees:
Theodoros III Palaeologus, having wrongfully abdicated the Imperial throne and subordinated himself to the schismatic teachings of the Patriarch of the West, having ignored the edicts of His All-Holiness Gennadius II, having committed blasphemies in speech and thought, having ignored the canons of the Church, let him be anathema.
Demetrios Ducas of Morea, having wrongfully spoke outside of his domain, having ignored the edicts of His All-Holiness Gennadius II, having committed blasphemies in speech and thought, having ignored the canons of the Church, he is deposed.
If Demetrios gives communion or performs sacraments, let him be excommunicated.
If any bishop or presbyter or deacon or other clergyman communicates with Theodoros, let him be deposed.
If any clergyman gives Communion or sacrament to Theodoros, let him also be excommunicated.
If any man submits to the rule of Theodoros, let him be excommunicated.
If any man reads the writings of Theodoros or of Demetrios, let him be excommunicated.
Whosever shall insult the authority of the Church or the teachings of Christ or the Word of God, let him be punished.
The Secluded Villa
After resting from his journey, the Dominican friar hailing from the Kingdom of Navarra finally seeks audience with Carlos, the brother of His Holiness.
"Carlos, you honor me with your most generous hospitality. Before I go further, allow me to introduce myself. I am known as Bernardo. Obviously, my habit reveals me as a friar of St. Dominic.
In part, I have been sent by my superior to represent certain issues of importance to the area. First, my superior asks for a blessing on behalf of my newly crowned king, His Majesty Carlos Trastamara. To return with a blessing shall ensure my elect position as the emissary between His Majesty and His Holiness.
However, there are other matters to be discussed of great concern both to the Iberian lands and the mighty house of Trastamara. No doubt as you may know, Constantine, formally of the defunct ressurrected Roman rubbish, has taken ahold of the Aragon throne and all titles that it may have held at one time or another. Naturally, my superior views this as troublesome seeing how Constantine claims Navarra as his own kingdom, despite clear laws of succession within the region. In addition, we find the continuing rule of Constantine over the whole of Naples to be a gross offense to the Holy Church, a title which the noble King Alfonso not so long ago renounced completely and for all time.
Surely, His Holiness would see it fitting and beneficial to," Bernardo pauses for a moment to consider his words, "take the matter into prayer and deliberation. Truly, it would be unfortunate if certain truths regarding Constantine's marriage were revealed, but we trust that he shall be reasonable and give up his 'claims'.
But enough of my speech, tell me of Rome! How is our Holy Father, whom I pray for everyday?"
After resting from his journey, the Dominican friar hailing from the Kingdom of Navarra finally seeks audience with Carlos, the brother of His Holiness.
"Carlos, you honor me with your most generous hospitality. Before I go further, allow me to introduce myself. I am known as Bernardo. Obviously, my habit reveals me as a friar of St. Dominic.
In part, I have been sent by my superior to represent certain issues of importance to the area. First, my superior asks for a blessing on behalf of my newly crowned king, His Majesty Carlos Trastamara. To return with a blessing shall ensure my elect position as the emissary between His Majesty and His Holiness.
However, there are other matters to be discussed of great concern both to the Iberian lands and the mighty house of Trastamara. No doubt as you may know, Constantine, formally of the defunct ressurrected Roman rubbish, has taken ahold of the Aragon throne and all titles that it may have held at one time or another. Naturally, my superior views this as troublesome seeing how Constantine claims Navarra as his own kingdom, despite clear laws of succession within the region. In addition, we find the continuing rule of Constantine over the whole of Naples to be a gross offense to the Holy Church, a title which the noble King Alfonso not so long ago renounced completely and for all time.
Surely, His Holiness would see it fitting and beneficial to," Bernardo pauses for a moment to consider his words, "take the matter into prayer and deliberation. Truly, it would be unfortunate if certain truths regarding Constantine's marriage were revealed, but we trust that he shall be reasonable and give up his 'claims'.
But enough of my speech, tell me of Rome! How is our Holy Father, whom I pray for everyday?"
A man entered the room and delivered a letter to Cardinal Maximilian Donners of Meissen. The Cardinal read the letter, and then adressed the other Cardinals and the Pope.
"Dear Pope Pius, I have recieved a letter here from Duke Albrecht V of Saxony, I will read it for you."
He picked up the letter and begun to read.
"Dear Cardinal Donners, His Holiness the Pope and other present.
I have not recieved mucj word from the Holy See concerning my brothers. The Pope do not seem to care much for them, which I find sad. Anyway, the lack of interest from his side had forced my to make a decision on my own. I will, in a short time, arrange a Christian funeral for both my brothers, and bless the soil they lie in. I will bring Priests, Bishops and Holy men into their burial building, and I will make it the main Carthedral of the Archbishop of Meissen, and the whole Duchy of Saxony. If the Pope himself has something against that, should he adress me, Duke Albrecht V of Saxony, Prince-Elector of Saxony, Margrave of Meissen, Count of Aue and Head of all Wettins, to discuss it with me.
Signed: Duke Albrecht V"
"Dear Pope Pius, I have recieved a letter here from Duke Albrecht V of Saxony, I will read it for you."
He picked up the letter and begun to read.
"Dear Cardinal Donners, His Holiness the Pope and other present.
I have not recieved mucj word from the Holy See concerning my brothers. The Pope do not seem to care much for them, which I find sad. Anyway, the lack of interest from his side had forced my to make a decision on my own. I will, in a short time, arrange a Christian funeral for both my brothers, and bless the soil they lie in. I will bring Priests, Bishops and Holy men into their burial building, and I will make it the main Carthedral of the Archbishop of Meissen, and the whole Duchy of Saxony. If the Pope himself has something against that, should he adress me, Duke Albrecht V of Saxony, Prince-Elector of Saxony, Margrave of Meissen, Count of Aue and Head of all Wettins, to discuss it with me.
Signed: Duke Albrecht V"
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