Les Petites Bêtes Soyeuses

Players' Press for September 1676

Sections: Announcements, Blatant Brown-nosing, Despatches from the Front, Matters of Honour, Military Missives, Ministerial Correspondence, Personal, Poetry Corner, Social

Announcements

I find that I am in need of a Second (or two). Anyone interested should contact me via my office. I will of course reciprocate.
In addition, the post of my aide is still open, applications can be made to the same place.
† (bvt) Bdr-General Sir LeChimiste

The Minister of War, le Viscomte le B. Gen (Brev) Camille de Polignac, requires an aide. Applications may be submitted for consideration at the War Office.

That's ex-Minister of War now, Polignac.
† Le Roi

Matters of Honour

To Count Thyme
Sir, firstly permit me to offer my congratulations on your recent service at the front. You are a credit to His Majesty's Army. However, in an appeal for new recruits you recently wrote "if you are new to the city or are looking for a new Regiment, then you can do no better than join the Queen's Own Carabiniers." This, Sir, is a blatant insult to the Royal Foot Guards, the King's Musketeers, the Cardinal's Guard and to the Dragoon Guards, all of which fine regiments stand above the Quaint Old Codgers in rank. I urge you to amend your remarks at the earliest opportunity or, if you will not, I expect to see you on the Field of Honour the next month we are both back in Paris.
I am at your service.
† Major Maurice Danseur of the Dragoon Guards

Social

In honour of my fallen comrade and trusted aide, Major Pierre De Terre, I will hold a memorial dinner during week 2. All gentlemen and their ladies are invited to join Maggie Nifisent and me to raise a glass in his memory. (All refreshments paid for by host.)
† Marquis Louis Renault

Party Week 3 all social level 16 or above welcome, except for the coward who ducks his duels.
† Cuckpowder

Personal

Dear Earl Come Asiour,
I could not agree with you more and, if I am granted the post of CPS, I will be reeking justice to bring calm to Paris and France.
In other news, I understand an up-and-coming musician called Henry Purcell is to be appointed as a musician for the English Royal Court. I have heard that this Purcell fellow struggles to hold a tune in the bath.
That's the uneducated English for you.
God Save the KIng!

And God save whoever wrote this.
† Le Roi

Primus: that dagger Toothpick carries, is it the heaviest sword his drink-raddled muscles can lift?
Secundus: I am not aware if that is so, but it's a good point.

Lt Col. Marcel Hatch Dupree
Sir, there is a notable vacancy for the colonelcy of our regiment. I have attempted to communicate with you privately but my missives have gone unanswered. I request that you rise to assume the position or, if unable to for personal reasons, step aside for the good of the regiment.
† Major de Fer

That seems to have worked.
† Le Roi

Poetry Corner

(All signed poetry submissions gain their author at least 1 SP)

Ode to B. E.
From the Field of Death to the City of Life,
After war, comes Amour!
I saw an Angel walking the earth,
But did she see me?
I will walk that street
Until we meet
And then like a bold Dragoon I will charge!
Courage! Love, like Glory, must be won!
The die is cast
And if at last
I win the regard of the one I adore,
Then let no man doubt
I will defend the redoubt
Of the fortress that we all call Amour!