Norbert Buisson

[neilnicholls]

Norbert Buisson, the 2nd son of Marquis Buisson of Gascony comes to Paris to attempt to follow in his father's footsteps in the cavalry.
Norbert yearns to gain honour at war and serve France

[neilnicholls]

Father,
it has been quite a whirlind since I arrived in Paris
I joined your old regiment, the Dragoon Guards and set to my duties
In my personal time I have met a lovely young lady, and I shall try to come visit you sometime soon.
Very quickly I was at the front in the thick of things, and managed to capture an enemy officer
Maybe you have read about it?
The fighting has increased and I have already won a promotion.

Maybe you could urge my lazy older brother to come join me in the defence of our country
Does he still waste his time and your money with his gambling?

give my love to ma mère
your loving son
Norbert

[neilnicholls]

cher Father,
so much has happened since my last letter
I spent the summer at the front again, earning some recognition for my valiant actions.
So much so that I will actually be knighted next month!

This is a very fulfilling life Father. I implore you to encourage my brother to do something with his life.
I hope he is not getting himself into debt with the shylocks. I fear for his safety.

After returning from the front, at a ball honouring our soldiers I met the Grand Duc Bougiedure and even saw the Crown Prince
It is such an intoxicating atmosphere. To think I could even be in the presence of the King soon
I even had some military strategy lessons at the academy from the Hero Lord de Bearne
Things are not like they were in your day Father. There is much I need to learn about modern war...

give my love to ma mère
your loving son
Norbert

[neilnicholls]

cher Father,
It has been fairly quiet the last few months since becoming a Chevalier
I have been learning more about the protocols around court as I hope to continue to
receive recognition from the highest levels for my services to our great country

But mainly I have been studying warfare. The responsibility of commanding men in the
field of battle weighs heavily upon me. With our enemies possibly rising against us
again soon, I want to be well prepared to meet new challenges at the front this year.

give my love to ma mère
your loving son
Norbert

[neilnicholls]

cher Father,
It has been some time since I last wrote to you.
Our commander of the Dragoon Guards seemed to go crazy in his old age and has retired
Whilst I was back at the front fighting our enemies my skills were recognised and I was promoted to regimental commander.
This very much exceeded my expectations.
But this is not the end of it Papa.
Last month, thanks perhaps to the training of Lord de Bearne, my men skillfully thwarted the Hapsburgs
and I have been promoted again and received a medal for bravery.

Look out Papa, I will be catching you up soon.

It now seems that my regiment may not have been chosen for the summer campaign, so I may look for a position assisting one of the Commanders
Wish me luck

give my love to ma mère
your loving son
Norbert

[neilnicholls]

cher Father,
time flies by so quickly, plus ca change and all that.
I have been promoted again, appointed army adjutant, received more medals
been promoted again, and now I am a Brigadier leading the 2nd Brigade of the regiments of Normandy and Anjou

It has been a long time now that I have been at the front
It will be good to get back to Paris for a rest
Who knows, maybe the King will look kindly on me again for all my efforts.

I would like to come and visit you soon, but I may be visiting Charlotte's family first
And if fortune smiles upon me, I may be visiting the Royal Court again

all my love
Norbert