He was getting old. Perhaps. That might be. But his mind was still sharp as ever. He would maybe not lead any heroic charges, but that was something his son was known for, carried out effectively in Ceylon. Montségur wondered how that could work out each time. Fortuna truly smiles upon some men. He didn't need her. The men would be lead to victory under his command due to his command, not to luck.
And now, as the wars of the Council of Rome would soon start, he was preparing himself. An undefeated general such as himself wouldn't want to leave after some minor skirmishes against Lucca or Tuscany, but in a great battle. While also fulfilling his promises to Sweden. The army didn't need his attention as Marshal ((no change of plans)), but soon as general.
When the Prime Minister's books reached him, he put them aside. No use for them. But Félicien, recently wed with a beautiful Swedish wife, read every word.
And now, as the wars of the Council of Rome would soon start, he was preparing himself. An undefeated general such as himself wouldn't want to leave after some minor skirmishes against Lucca or Tuscany, but in a great battle. While also fulfilling his promises to Sweden. The army didn't need his attention as Marshal ((no change of plans)), but soon as general.
When the Prime Minister's books reached him, he put them aside. No use for them. But Félicien, recently wed with a beautiful Swedish wife, read every word.
The fate of the pope will come back to haunt us. Remember my words when Rome is bombarded from that new fortress he is building. When papal thugs are once more roaming the streets of Hispania's cities because we made a step forward.
But this is not why I address you. It is my promise, that has become Hispania's promise, to Sweden. Wallachia's annexation just makes swift action all the more important. The Poles have joined the Catholic League? Well, either because their king wants to impress the Austrians enough to turn them against us, or because he aims to become that false emperor himself. That scheme has already come back to bite him in form of the dispute with Lithuania. Time for Hispania to make it go horribly wrong.
Make the right decision this time.
Gen. L.F. de Montségur, Marshal of Hispania
But this is not why I address you. It is my promise, that has become Hispania's promise, to Sweden. Wallachia's annexation just makes swift action all the more important. The Poles have joined the Catholic League? Well, either because their king wants to impress the Austrians enough to turn them against us, or because he aims to become that false emperor himself. That scheme has already come back to bite him in form of the dispute with Lithuania. Time for Hispania to make it go horribly wrong.
Make the right decision this time.
Gen. L.F. de Montségur, Marshal of Hispania