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Post by Ymbert Montgomery on Aug 28, 2021 15:17:07 GMT
Is the Bandit Problem Out of Hand?
The roads to the provinces are becoming increasingly unsafe, with reports of banditry, muggings and intellectual property violation coming in almost every day.
Some have questioned why the Minister of Justice seems so uninterested in resolving the issue. Surely the safety of French subjects must take first priority when it comes to the public purse.
Indeed, we hear esteemed investment banker Monsieur Balls was robbed just last month.
More importantly, even the Minister of Finance Comte Bougiedure has fallen prey to the depredations of the lower classes.
Now the great and good are feeling the effects is this the catalyst that will finally stir the government to action?
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Post by Ymbert Montgomery on Aug 28, 2021 15:43:24 GMT
The Greasy Pole with guest columnist Colonel Lecoq, Commander of the Paris Guard.
Good to see that this was a nice quiet month in Paris. When you compare it to events in the Provinces, it shows the importance of a well funded Guard.
In fact it was very quiet indeed. Viscomte de la Azur and his good lady went out for a quiet drink and had a nice sensible time (although sadly I hear that the Viscomte's latest thesis was turned down. Doctor D'Eath spent some time at the university. We did have to have a quiet word with some young gentlemen at that lecture who got a bit merry. But after a quick donation to the Widows and Children fund everything was resolved.
Comte Bougiedure spent most of his month at court on government business. I hear that while Mlle LeBeau charmed the assembled great and good, Comte Bougiedure was slightly distracted.
Also hear that Comte Lagarde de Bearne stood out a bit in court and not in a good way. Fatherhood seems to have made him want to get back to the Front as soon as possible and sadly His Majesty is having none of it.
Still, no trouble, no worry. Here's to more of the same.
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Post by Ymbert Montgomery on Aug 28, 2021 17:10:43 GMT
Comtess Yvonne De Villepin – A Romantic Interlude
Many congratulations are due to Comte and Comtess Lagarde de Bearne on the birth of their new son Renné the rightful heir and firstborn of the couple!!! I am sure everybody is very happy for you and I for one am happy to see a new family in Parisian society!!! Let us hope the birth of the de la Azur's firstborn goes as smoothly!!!
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Post by Ymbert Montgomery on Aug 28, 2021 17:15:44 GMT
An Ecumenical Matter by Pastor Jacques
Father Chatten is APPARENTLY making a SPLASH ministering to the HEATHENS in West Africa. So much so that he has gained himself a MENTION in DISPATCHES. He seems WELL suited to this role. Perhaps he will CONSIDER staying there.
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Post by Ymbert Montgomery on Aug 28, 2021 17:24:40 GMT
Reports from the Front by General Georges Boulle (rtd.)
Seems that D'Eath has changed his mind about serving Paris and even the safety of the Paris Guard is too scary for the milksop. Instead, seems he will be serving his pocket as a civilian doctor.
Spanish Frontier
Back and forth with no clear winner. Not what I'd hoped to see, but at least we're not losing. Although the Division Commander managed to get himself killed, silly bloody fool.
Special mention to Lieutenant de L'Hopital of the Crown Prince Curiassers who was apparently the bravest man on the field. Keep it up lad and maybe things will turn around next month.
Mentions in Dispatches: Lieutenant de L'Hopital
Flanders
Not a good month here. We'd expect light enemy activity and a sudden mobilisation caught us by surprise. Afraid we're on the back foot now.
Lorraine
Enemy activity minimal. Reckon they might be scared of the RNHB. Glad to say we're scaling back activity even more.
Savoy
We had a tragic accident in a Barracks fire this month, with several members of the regiment falling victim to the spreading inferno. At least the enemy don't seem in any position to take advantage.
Next month:
Spanish Frontier HL 10 WAR Field
Flanders Frontier HL 4 Raiding Defense
Lorraine Frontier HL 2 Garrison Garrison
Savoy Frontier HL 2 Garrison Garrison
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Post by Ymbert Montgomery on Aug 28, 2021 17:45:58 GMT
Court News
Jacques Bougiedure is being considered for the Title of Marquis.
August
Location: Louvre
Week 1 - Parliment
Week 2 - Royal Ball
Week 3 - None
Week 4 - Parliment
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