To Countess Ellen,
With the traitorous Lord Du Plain, properly beheaded and our favorite Bannoret cowled, we can finally rest knowing the County of Salisbury is once again united under the banner of our Lord Robert, but we cannot rest. The Kingdom of Logres is far from stable.
As your military advisor and Marshel of your armies, I humbly suggest that now is the time to look outside our County, for in my brief travels out there, I realize many powerful Lords are looking into our rich county, many with the aims of seizing your Son's birthright!
This winter, under the supervision of Siegmaster, Sir Rouwain of Minimusmaximus, we are constructing the Siege Equipment neccessary to begin a campaign outside the borders of Salisbury. Wessex has plagued us far too long, demanding tribute, raiding our lands, butchering the Noble Lady Indeg; we must seize our opportunity to strike back. With you blessing, I beseech you to allow the County of Salisbury to prepare to strike back at the vile King Cerdic, son of Vortegern!
You Servant,
Sir Cassius
Winter, 503 AD

PS Thank you for your generous gifts, our newborn Germane is healthy and happy. A strapping young lad, Jenna says he has Roderick's eyes. Jenna will visit soon so you may see your first grandchild!