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Mon cher Gardiens (if I may be so
bold)
I write to welcome you to Paris. I myself only
arrived last month, and was fortunate enought to be admitted to that most
illustrious of regiments, the Grand Duke Max Dragoons, by the recently deceased
and dearly missed Colonel Pas de Problem. Still being a novice to military
matters, I believe that applications for the GDMD should now be made to the
esteemed Lieutenant Colonel Chretien de Penmarch (CdP) [OOC: please will someone
correct this if I am wrong? Thank you]. I fear that you might have to begin life
as a private, undertaking the added burdens of regimental duties that consume so
much time for the lowlier ranks. Nevertheless, service at the front (if
survived!), may bring swift promotion and perhaps pecuniary benefit in the form
of loot from our defeated foes.
Certainly fate, and the generosity of a few
gracious and powerful men in Paris, has smiled upon me. Though not blessed with the good fortune of a wealthy or titled
background, I am convinced that opportunities abound for simple men like you and
me (I mean no offence when using this term), to make a mark upon Paris, and
further the glory of France.
You will, I trust, understand that my own
funds are severley limited, yet nevertheless, there is a (small) likelihood that
I might soon receive a bequest of 100 crowns. Should the relevant will and
testament be properly honoured, I will happily gift half of that amount, that
is, 50 crowns to you at the beginning of the next month. Whilst not a great
sum, it will go some way toward the purchase of a horse, should you apply to the
GDMD. Otherwise, feel free to use the money in any way you see fit, to aid these
difficult early days at the capital.
Vive la France!
Henri
Captain Henri Serf-Edly (HSE), Grand Duke Max
Dragoons
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