To his most Christian Majesty, Louis XIII of France and Nava

[huillaume]

Your Majesty,

You sure know by now the tragedy that, once more, fell upon my family with the passing away of my loved wife Emelin while giving birth to our daughter.

In this situation, and having many duties here in Paris, with the organization of her funeral and christening of the baby, I humbly ask your permission for not to accompany yourself and the court to Flanders.

I remain, Your Majesty, your most humble subject
Grand Duc Huillaume de Déols
Minister of State


OOC: as I didn’t find the rules for becoming a widow, I’m not sure if this may be automatic du e o the exceptional situation or need influence .

[Louis XIV]

You can request a three-month leave of absence from the King.

[huillaume]

OOC: Not sure what you mean here.

Should Huillaume take a three month leave to have this month "free", or he can take this month and even two more if needed (or if I latter decide to go campaigning, just to give an examp le)?

For now, Huillaume only asks for this July, as he wil lbe busy with family afairs.