Post by Monique Adelina De'Ath on Apr 21, 2022 16:48:25 GMT
Your Holiness,
I bring dire news from France!
The spread of that heretical spawn of Hugueneism has raised it's ugly head in Paris, Capital of Christian France. A most odious individual, a rogue calling himself Father Ymbert Montgomery, has surfaced here and is attempting to lure away those of the true faith to his heretical views, espousing the doctrine of that charlattan Jean Calvin.
I attempted to reason with the fellow, offering him discounted rates for one of my proven cures against this terrible disease, but he point blank refused and then challenged me to 'intellectual duelling'! It's a disgrace I tell you, Your Holiness, and one that neither I nor the countless faithful here will stand for, we can never condone such heresy here. In fact, so offended am I that I have decided to abandon my previous calling as Paris's Premier Physician and, instead, adopt the calling of the cloth by taking on holy orders and becoming a champion for the Catholic faith.
In order to assist me in my endeavours I was wondering if you could provide some much needed assistance and endorsement by appointing me as Gonfalonier of the Holy See, in effect Captain General of all Papal Forces throughout Christendom. I'll admit I've never pursued a military calling before BUT I reckon I have the skills and ability to do so and I have a great big sword that will definitely help! I know that there is currently an encumbent to this role, some bloke called Torquato Conti, Duc of Guadagnolo but is he really up to the job? I suspect not and, anyway, he doesn't live here in France so it's better that I am appointed to this role as I can be most effective, it makes sense and I'm sure you will see such.
If you can send a message to Cardinal Richelieu, a wonderful man, to provide support to me too, perhaps offering the Cardinals Guard as protection, that will be of great help. Also I could do with a few livres as my current finances are somewhat limited and with all this backing we can soon have France cleared of the heresy which threatens it and a man like me, and of course the good Cardinal, standing up for Catholicism. Yes, Your Holiness, these are troubled times but all is not lost and I am here to be France's salvation. I also have a good friend, Lieutenant Hans Hoffman, a most pious and loyal Catholic, and he ought to be given something in reward for his piety so can you send some livres for him too, a few thousand will help and, perhaps, appoint him as Deputy Gonfalonier.
I look forward to you reply.
Your most devoted and loyal servant in Christ.
Bastian Anton De'Ath
Chevalier of France
I bring dire news from France!
The spread of that heretical spawn of Hugueneism has raised it's ugly head in Paris, Capital of Christian France. A most odious individual, a rogue calling himself Father Ymbert Montgomery, has surfaced here and is attempting to lure away those of the true faith to his heretical views, espousing the doctrine of that charlattan Jean Calvin.
I attempted to reason with the fellow, offering him discounted rates for one of my proven cures against this terrible disease, but he point blank refused and then challenged me to 'intellectual duelling'! It's a disgrace I tell you, Your Holiness, and one that neither I nor the countless faithful here will stand for, we can never condone such heresy here. In fact, so offended am I that I have decided to abandon my previous calling as Paris's Premier Physician and, instead, adopt the calling of the cloth by taking on holy orders and becoming a champion for the Catholic faith.
In order to assist me in my endeavours I was wondering if you could provide some much needed assistance and endorsement by appointing me as Gonfalonier of the Holy See, in effect Captain General of all Papal Forces throughout Christendom. I'll admit I've never pursued a military calling before BUT I reckon I have the skills and ability to do so and I have a great big sword that will definitely help! I know that there is currently an encumbent to this role, some bloke called Torquato Conti, Duc of Guadagnolo but is he really up to the job? I suspect not and, anyway, he doesn't live here in France so it's better that I am appointed to this role as I can be most effective, it makes sense and I'm sure you will see such.
If you can send a message to Cardinal Richelieu, a wonderful man, to provide support to me too, perhaps offering the Cardinals Guard as protection, that will be of great help. Also I could do with a few livres as my current finances are somewhat limited and with all this backing we can soon have France cleared of the heresy which threatens it and a man like me, and of course the good Cardinal, standing up for Catholicism. Yes, Your Holiness, these are troubled times but all is not lost and I am here to be France's salvation. I also have a good friend, Lieutenant Hans Hoffman, a most pious and loyal Catholic, and he ought to be given something in reward for his piety so can you send some livres for him too, a few thousand will help and, perhaps, appoint him as Deputy Gonfalonier.
I look forward to you reply.
Your most devoted and loyal servant in Christ.
Bastian Anton De'Ath
Chevalier of France