Annual report: 1492
My name is Jean Arout. In this year, 1492, I have been given the duty as being named one of the advisors to King Charles VIII.
I was shocked upon hearing the news on New Years day. I was but 20 and a man of the lower nobility. In my home Province of Dauphine (the smallest in population) I was fast being acknowledged as a very honorable young man. It was not long before the name "Monsiuer Jean Arout" came to the Kings ears.
My whole body stiffened upon seeing King Charles VIII for the first time. I had only seen him on the new coins. He was a man of great military knowledge. When introduced he greeted me, without a smile, and handed a note to his guards.
I was escorted to a room in the palace and for a full month I was not called upon to do anything. I rarely got to actually see Paris. I spent most of my time reading in the Library and hearing news about what was going around in Europe.
Finally on February 1st of this same year I got a summoning from the King. I was escorted to a meeting room where I was brought a table that was occupied by Admiral Bidoux, Field Marshal Foix, Lt. General La Palice, and King Charles VIII himself.
The object of the meeting was clear. The King wanted Naples. I thought to myself, "why?" but dared not question him. Being the youngest member I pretty much was quiet the whole meeting. Foix had the most to say, but when I found a huge flaw in his plan about moving troops through other Italian cities, I then made my move.
I mentioned using the Navy to drop soldiers off from the coast and improve relations with the Papal States which neighbor Naples.
A long hard debate began between Marshal Foix and I. The King stopped the argueing and claiming my plan as his own, the King settled it. France would invade by the sea.
I was a bit angered by the King taking credit for the plan, but what could I do. I was too young, and still not in any position to question anyone.
Foix had his eye on me...I am told...according to La Palice that the kind has his eye on me as well.
La Palice is a good man and when the King named him as the one that will eventually invade Naples and not Foix. I was happy.
Foix however was named commander in chief, but would remain by the King. I was to oversee the battle as an aid to La Palice. Admiral Bidoux was ordered to build up the Navy.
THe winter is cold and it is almost the next year.
I remain,
Monsiuer Jean Arout, Baronet
My name is Jean Arout. In this year, 1492, I have been given the duty as being named one of the advisors to King Charles VIII.
I was shocked upon hearing the news on New Years day. I was but 20 and a man of the lower nobility. In my home Province of Dauphine (the smallest in population) I was fast being acknowledged as a very honorable young man. It was not long before the name "Monsiuer Jean Arout" came to the Kings ears.
My whole body stiffened upon seeing King Charles VIII for the first time. I had only seen him on the new coins. He was a man of great military knowledge. When introduced he greeted me, without a smile, and handed a note to his guards.
I was escorted to a room in the palace and for a full month I was not called upon to do anything. I rarely got to actually see Paris. I spent most of my time reading in the Library and hearing news about what was going around in Europe.
Finally on February 1st of this same year I got a summoning from the King. I was escorted to a meeting room where I was brought a table that was occupied by Admiral Bidoux, Field Marshal Foix, Lt. General La Palice, and King Charles VIII himself.
The object of the meeting was clear. The King wanted Naples. I thought to myself, "why?" but dared not question him. Being the youngest member I pretty much was quiet the whole meeting. Foix had the most to say, but when I found a huge flaw in his plan about moving troops through other Italian cities, I then made my move.
I mentioned using the Navy to drop soldiers off from the coast and improve relations with the Papal States which neighbor Naples.
A long hard debate began between Marshal Foix and I. The King stopped the argueing and claiming my plan as his own, the King settled it. France would invade by the sea.
I was a bit angered by the King taking credit for the plan, but what could I do. I was too young, and still not in any position to question anyone.
Foix had his eye on me...I am told...according to La Palice that the kind has his eye on me as well.
La Palice is a good man and when the King named him as the one that will eventually invade Naples and not Foix. I was happy.
Foix however was named commander in chief, but would remain by the King. I was to oversee the battle as an aid to La Palice. Admiral Bidoux was ordered to build up the Navy.
THe winter is cold and it is almost the next year.
I remain,
Monsiuer Jean Arout, Baronet
