W and L are number of duels won and lost
Brawn is an assessment of endurance on a scale of 1 (low) to 6 (high)
Wealth : poor 0-500cr, OK 501-1500, comfy 1501-3000, rich 3001-6000, filthy 6001+

Hell Hath No Fury...

Command Positions

Unit	Commander	Aide	Adjutant
Field Army	General Jacques Anorie N5	Maj N2 (KM)	Col N3 (27M)
Cavalry Division	Lt Gen Maurice Venison N5	Cap N2 (KM)	vacant
First Division	Lt Gen Basil Don N2	Cap N4 (DG)	vacant
Second Division	Lt Gen Rod Ullandemu N4	Cap N2 (DG)	vacant

Brigade Positions

Brigade	Brigadier	Aide	Brigade Major
Guards	BBG N5 (RFG)	npc	vacant
Horse Guards	BBG N6 (DG)	npc	vacant
Heavy	BBG N4 (ALC)	npc	vacant
1st Foot	Brig Gen Simon de Beauvoir N6	npc	vacant
3rd Foot	Brig Gen Serge Palermo Blanco N5	npc	vacant

Military Appointments

Appointment	Name	Aide
Field Marshal	npc Bertrand Plastic	LP
Adjutant General	Lt Gen npc Ken d'Uckie Zinger	Cap N4 (RM)
Inspector General of Cavalry	Lt Gen Robert Cray-Poisson N1	HD
Inspector General of Infantry	Lt Gen npc Michel Jambon	Cap N2 (ALC)
QM General, Field Army	BBG N4 (RM)	npc
Principal, Military Academy	Brig Gen npc Noel Retard de la Maison	npc
Instructor, Military Academy	vacant
Instructor, Military Academy	vacant
Aide to Crown Prince	Cap N5 (KM)
Captain, King's Escort	Cap N4 (RFG)
Captain, Cardinal's Escort	Cap N6 (CG)
Ensign, King's Escort	npc
Ensign, Cardinal's Escort	npc
Trooper, King's Escort	~
Trooper, Cardinal's Escort	~

The General Staff

Rank	Name	Aide
Brig Gen	Tim Borine N1	npc
for general officers without appointments

The Church

The Provinces

Appointment	Apply to
Minister without Portfolio	Minister of State
Royal Confessor	King
Cardinal's Secretary	Cardinal
Cavalry Division Adjutant	Cavalry Division Commander
First Division Adjutant	First Division Commander
Second Division Adjutant	Second Division Commander
Guards Brigade Major	Guards Brigadier
Horse Guards Brigade Major	Horse Guards Brigadier
Heavy Bde Brigade Major	Heavy Bde Brigadier
First Foot Brigade Major	First Foot Brigadier
Third Foot Brigade Major	Third Foot Brigadier
Instructor, Military Academy [1]	Academy Principal
Instructor, Military Academy [1]	Academy Principal
Trooper, King's Escort	Captain, King's Escort
Trooper, Cardinal's Escort	Captain, Cardinal's Escort

Matters of Honour

The first prize of 220 crowns went to an anonymous winner

A second prize of 88 crowns went to an anonymous winner

A second prize of 88 crowns was won by RdV

Mentioned in Despatches

(An occasional column)

Number of Times Mentioned

1	2	3	4	5	6
JI JF GZ GO	HD JPB FF BT AD DdN	ROR XL RdW	LP LDM CdA	JaQ	GdS

En Passant

E-mail Address - My ISP has been taken over and as a result, my e-mail address has changed to dptye@attglobal.net. The old ibm.net address will continue to remain valid for months to come, however, and my alternative address remains arcadiaengarde@yahoo.com. At the moment all mail is being forwarded to the Yahoo account so please don't copy messages to both addresses.

ASV's Trial - Will take place in the first week of November and is a weekly action for ASV and any witnesses who wish to give evidence.

Duel Guide - Some of you are not using conditionals in your duel orders which limits the chance of a victory. Check the beginner's duelling guide at the website for advice, especially if you play in another EG game as the rules are slightly different. You can always supply extra orders to apply if your or your opponent's weapon breaks.

Orders - Please remember to put your character initials and the game month in the subject header for your orders. Also, please try to avoid waiting for the last minute to submit orders if possible as it will minimise any delays due to queries over orders and chasing people up. Thanks.

Orders deadline - Mon 28 Feb 1200 GMT

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Apologies

Baron a'Quse,

Since I now left the Marines, I see no need to bother you any further. Please accept my apologies for insulting you.

God bless you,
Rene Vaplus

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Lt Colonel Lassan and the Royal Marines

Lt Colonel Lassan and the Royal Marines,

You are a real disappointment to me. I started my career in the Royal Marines thinking they were a tough unit, the first ashore, the last aboard, and all that. And what is true? They are a bunch of losers. I try to beat Major a'Quse from the CPC and my comrades do not even manage to get me a second. I wage a bet with Beau Taille from the CPC and my nice superior tries to send me to the front to make me lose it. You, Lt Colonel Lassan, write letters to your regimental enemy begging that he doesn't hit you that hard ("we are all needed at the front" and all that crap, remember?). Speaking of the front - we were "in the thick of action, as usual". But what came of it? An inconclusive battle result. Great! To cut it short, I hereby declare my resignation from the Royal Marines. Hopefully there will be regiments with better performance. Ah, by the way: I met your wife and she says bonsoir.

Rene Vaplus

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From RdV

Rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. I was merely in seclusion, seeking spiritual guidance from God when rumours of foul wrongdoing reached my ear. It would appear that someone has been taking my name in vain - one of the cardinal sins! I can understand why this misguided individual envies my life of simple purity and has sought to emulate or even appropriate my identity but it is clearly wrong. Why, this unknown has passed off his words as my own and even dared to lay hands on that 'lady' which Le Petomane calls his own. Naturally, Le Petomane is outspoken with condemnation but he should know better than to believe such foul slurs. His impetuous words are clearly those of a man so angered as to be unable to see the plain truth if it hit him in the face!

I have not yet decided whether to teach him a damned good lesson for his arrogance and mistrust by cutting him into little pieces or whether I should emulate our good Lord and turn the other cheek. It would seem that the foul poisons that Frere Jacques has been spreading have turned him against me. Why, that man is no more fit to be Bishop than the meanest Hapsburg dog!

But now I must away for this Villain has bigger fish to fry..

Father de Villain

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To RdV

Dear Cur,

You seem to hurl insults nearly as fast as Chevalier La Petomane's lady cast you out on the street! Bring a friend (if you have any) to your duel, I believe this shall be most entertaining.

ASV

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Feast

FROM THE DESK OF FRERE JACQUES

God Fearing Citizen's of Paris:

"And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink."
Genesis 26:30

October is a frightful time for the faithful with the godless celebration of Halloween. Fear not! We will sanctify ourselves week 3 with a celebration of the Feast of St. Luke! After a celebration of God's glory we will be ready for a sermon "Everybody scourge some pagans" week 4!

Go with God,

Frere Jacques

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Ah Paris!

With wide eyed admiration Jean takes in the wonders of Paris! The sounds, sights, and smells that his father spoke of when he told of his younger days. The wine is strong, adventure awaits, and Mon Dieu! The women are beautiful! Smiling he makes his way into the city. Now here is a city where a man can fulfill his dreams. "Ah Paris! My sword is sharp. My heart is strong. And I am sure the women await my charms!" Anxiously he winds his way through the crowded streets. Truly this is the place for a gentleman to meet his destiny!

Jean Claude du Lac has arrived

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Ah Paris! - a Reply

Be careful... not everything is as it would seem in our days and under a shiny surface there is often something rotten and foul. Better trust noone and keep your blade at hand, young friend.

Rene Vaplus

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A Question

An open letter to Paris:

As a young man looking to improve my position, could I impose on you of Gentle Birth to help give direction to myself. I find myself overwhelmed by the opportunities here. Alas could you perhaps grace me with the pearls of your wisdom and tell me where I should turn my heart and my sword to make my fortune!

Jean Claude du Lac

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An Answer

Cher Jean Claude du Lac!

Here's some advice: Whatever you do, don't join the Marines. Trust me, I know what I mean.

René Vaplus

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Marines

M. Valpus

I thank you for your advice. Although the allure of the sea is mighty I must admit that the Sabre wieghs better in my hand than the cutlass. Perhaps we may meet next month that we may lift a glass and know each other better.

I am humbly yours,
Jean Claude du Lac

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Winner of my costume party

Thank you all, who had attended my Late October party. If all had the fun I did, I'm sure that it will be a night to remember.

As for the costume award, I've had great difficulty in choosing a winner. The costumes were quite splendid or funny. It made a decision quite hard. To be fair, I am afraid that MLC and JAD had to be disqualified from the competition, as they are my dear friends. To award them the prize would have seemed inappropriate. I promise, friends, I will make it up to you.

M. BT, for you and Alison's interesting costumes, I shall award you two the prize of 100cr. I shall have the money delivered to you shortly. Thank you all again. Perhaps this costume ball can become a more regular event at my home!

As always, MLC

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Ah Paris!

M. Valpus

You make this wonderful city seem devious monsieur! How can a city with such wonderous sights and beautiful women be a threat. Do not we all serve the same king and have the same enemies?

Jean Claude

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Ah Paris!

Cher Jean Claude,

Give God that you're right with your last assumption. But do never underestimate the potential danger a beautiful woman can pose! But well, you have to excuse me. You are a hopeful newcomer with everything ahead of yourself and will probably make your way in Paris, and I just went through quite some distress and am now left with nothing more than my blade to count on. At least that is, as Michel N'Pneu will be happy to attest, something.

I hope we'll meet on the finest available party this month. This will be the only social gathering I can attend to, because I have to finish my studies at the Military Academy. Then it's off to the front on a quest for someone called "Shylock".

God bless you,
Rene Vaplus

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Ah Paris!

You speak strangely monsieur. But you are correct that I am young and do have my like ahead of me. Perhaps we shall meet but if we do now I wish you luck on your quest.

Most sincerely,
J.C. du Lac

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