Gentlemen, In no way do I wish to diminish two of the ranking gentlemen of Paris and accomplished military men, but I must ask the following. What qualifications, other than rank at the King's blessing, do the two gentlemen in question possess to become Minister of War? One is a Lt. Colonel and the other is a Major and at least one in a respectable regiment. However, gentlemen, those ranks, and mine too, are nothing but line ranks and we are far from deciding overall strategy and regimental deployments. I, would, prefer a seasoned general who has proven his mettle, on the field of battle as a solider, as a line commander, as a general and of course as a member of His Majesty's court.
Perhaps other civilian posts might be suitable to grow your careers, until such as time as you both are able to climb higher through the ranks and prove yourself as commanders of regiments. Yours, Colonel le Chevalier Henri du Bois King's Musketeers P.S. Yes, I am fully aware that there becomes a bottleneck to advancement the higher you climb within a regiment, and the more dignified and respected a regiment is. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott & Melinda Butcher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Zac Zilvain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 1:53 PM Subject: Re: Banana: AdS Apply MoW > Marquis Zilvain, > > Thank you for your concern regarding my application as Minister of War. You > may certainly inquire as to the reason, but as to the lateness of the hour I > certainly don't recall hearing that the alloted time had already passed. My > reasons are actually quite simple. I wish to see the fighting men of France > brought together into a cohesive fighting force the likes of which we have > only dreamed. And I believe my chances of success are greater than any > other currently in position to assume this role. Is this a mistaken belief? > Perhaps. But it is mine and nothing can change that. > > I would not be so quick as to bandy around that you have the backing of > certain individuals either, my good sir. It dimishes your own personal > worth. I admit with pride that I have no backing. I trust to my own > accomplishments to see me to positions of leadership and not by the grace of > my betters or my peers. And how would the Minister of State react to your > very public announcement of intent to personally kill another member of His > Majesty's armies? Is it not the mantle of the Minister of War to promote > the effectiveness and abilities of the armies rather than attempt to > diminish them with an unnecessary and thoroughly selfish death among it's > ranks? > > So while I thank you for your suggestions, I must humbly decline your offer. > Perhaps your own interest in foreign affairs would be more to your > capabilities? > > Yours in honour, > > Major le Duc Alain de Sevigny, Royal Foot Guards > His Majesty's Minister of Supply > > _______________________________________________ > Banana mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.humf.su.se/mailman/listinfo/banana > _______________________________________________ Banana mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.humf.su.se/mailman/listinfo/banana
