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Kilkrazy

Could a duel ever be issued with pistols as the weapons of choice?

the idea was in practice.

It isn't in the spirit of the game.

*sharpens cavalry sabre*

Tacobake wrote:*sharpens cavalry sabre*

*Loads dueling pistol*

ChaplainSeverus wrote:

Tacobake wrote:*sharpens cavalry sabre*

*Loads dueling pistol*

*sharpens guillotine*

I am actually working on my orders right now, as a matter of fact; weighing the pros and cons of courting the lovely Olympe when equally lusty laidez can be found at any common bawdy-house.

Tacobake wrote:I am actually working on my orders right now, as a matter of fact; weighing the pros and cons of courting the lovely Olympe when equally lusty laidez can be found at any common bawdy-house.

Paying for it is more your style

M'Sieur LEblanc-

I must say that I 'ad the best time at the Frog and Peach last month. Are you planning another round there any week 'zis month?

-Cpt. Bael


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Tacobake- are you inviting for any particular week this month?

I understand that everyone has plans lined up already but if anyone is interested in meeting the Horse Guards they can come along in Week 3 this month. Janvier. SL 2 or higher, please, no street-sweepers.

Next month I might be looking at joining The Blue Gables precluding Hunter's for a more civilized crowd but I will have to see how my mood strikes.

- Patrick le Tacomanne

Tip Top Toadying

In order to toady to someone you need to make an arrangement with them to be seen in their company at a prominent public venue, where you will fawn upon them, buy them drinks and laugh loudly at their jokes.

The location is normally their club as you will hopefully be able to get an SP or two from their club being higher ranking than yours. Also, at a club you can indulge in other useful activities such as carousing, etc.

It is also possible to toady with someone at the bawdyhouse. You will not receive any club related points but you will be able to combine toadying with carousing, gambling and women.

You can in theory toady to someone at their regimental HQ, however the toadying can't be combined with any other useful activity (duties, sword practice.)

The object of your toadying needs to make an order to allow himself to be toadied to. This can be specific -- naming his sycophants -- or general.

If the character does not allow toadying, he will spurn you as he snub you. This would not be cause for a duel.

A good way of toadying is to arrange a big party where as many lower level characters as possible toady simultaneously to one character.

Another good way is for one very low level character to toady to a very high level character.

Costs of Toadying
If you carouse with a higher level character you must pay the same cost as he does for his drink (better quality wine.)

There is no fee as such for toadying however the higher level character may wish to be recompensed in some way for allowing himself to be toadied to, especially if he will lose SPs in the process.

Worked Example 1
Suppose Agramant Yves L'Angley (SL2) toadies to Patrick Le Tacomanne (SL8) at his club The Horse Guards.

Agramant can't join a club so his club is considered to be SL1. The minimum SL for Horse Guards is 5 which is subaltern in the Queen's Own Carabiniers.

The difference in Club SLs is 7-3 = 4. Agramant receives 4/2 = 2SPs.

The difference in SL of the characters is 6. Agramant receives 6/2 = 3 SPs.

Agramant can also Carouse for a cost of 8P, since Partrick is SL8. +1SP

Agramant gains 6SPs and needs to find another three elsewhere to get to 9 which will increase his social level.

Patrick loses 0 SPs as the difference in SL is 6.

Le Poireau Parisien de Février 1621


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Court and Social

The Army
By order of His Majesty the King, Captain Jean-Michel Bael is transferred from the 13th Fusiliers to the Picardy Musketeers.

Crisis at 13th Fusiliers!
His Excellency the Cardinal Richelieu was heard to complain that the 13th Fusiliers is severely under strength in its establishment of commissioned officers. At present the regiment lacks any senior officers in its 3rd battalion. ”This is not a fit condition for service in the summer campaign,” the Cardinal declared.


Around Town

Mr. Patrick Le Tacommane, Major in the Dragoon Guards, spent week 2 in Rue Pigalle, snubbing his juniors. Later he threw a party at his club The Horse Guards, and nobody of any significance attended. The Major was visibly put out of countenance.

Mr. Agramant Yves L’Angley was set upon by footpads when returning from his carouses in Rue Pigalle. Undeterred by this experience, the tough light dragoon (Princess Louisa's regt.) returned for more carouses later in the month.

Mr. Luc-Vincent Thoré was seen moping in Rue Pigalle. His recent elevation to subaltern in his regiment the Picardy Musketeers should be cause for celebration. No doubt the young blade wishes to see some action at the front.

Mr. Gabriel Adlam visited the residence of Ninon Girard, his servant Barsac bowed down under the weight of many expensive presents. Soon afterwards, the young Captain was seen returning home, apparently bowed down under the weight of many woes. Asked to comment, Barsac said, "Well’m. T’ young marster, see’m, dint do so well just now, did he?"


Sport

Great Scandal in the World of Goff!!
In the past month no fewer than three Mistresses declared they have never entertained Mr. Bois nor visited his club with him. Where will it all end?


Paris

Several young officers were set upon by footpads in the notorious Pigalle district. The Constable of Paris should be criticised for employing his watchmen on traffic duties when he ought to keep the streets safe for honest citizens.


La France

Farmers complained of the unseasonable weather. It is widely held that the King ought to do something.


International

A New Pope
His Excellency the Cardinal Alessandro Ludovisi of Bologna has been elected to Pope, and has taken the name Gregory XV. His Holiness has already taken steps to reinforce the Papal Army for service in the Germanic Principalities.

Bad news from Spain
The annual Flota de Chocolate was captured by English pirates as it was cruising in the Caribbean. One hardly knows whether to condemn more strongly the inefficiency of the Spanish or the illegal depredations of the English. At any rate, this is bad news for all fashionable gentlepersons.


Business

Speculation
Departes Èpineux offers investment opportunities in both finance and commerce.

Financial investments are made in anticipation of a large summer campaign and will benefit if many brigades are sent.

Commerce shares are made in the hope of a small and successful campaign and will benefit if the army is small and efficient.

In either case, investment must be made in blocks of 1,000P. Investors should be wary that if conditions are unfavourable, they may be called upon to support their shares with additional funds in order to restore them to solvency.

Voyages
The East India Company fleet will sail in Mars according to plan.

Stock Market
Patissieres sector down 12P. Sell.

Tacobake wrote:I am ... weighing the pros and cons of courting the lovely Olympe when equally lusty laidez can be found at any common bawdy-house.

Olympe is a winner.

Rich, beautiful and influential, means she is low maintenance and returns a good dividend on your original investment especially for lower SL characters. Not to be sniffed at even if you are about the same SL.

Specifically, a rich mistress pays you rather than you her. A beautiful mistress is worth an extra SP. An influential mistress has double the normal amount of favours to use in support of her beau.



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The Leaderboard -- Feb 1621
SL Character Player (Dakka name) Rank and Regiment
8 Patrick Le Tacommane (Tacobake) Major, the Dragoon Guards
7 Xavier Mauvoisin (Mauvoisin) Major, the Crown Prince Cuirassiers
6 Roland LeBlanc (ChaplainSeverus) Subaltern, the Royal Marines
4 Manfred Guderian (Panzerleader) Major, the Picardy Musketeers
4 Jean-Michel Bael (Mannahnin) Major, the Picardy Musketeers
3 Gabriel Adlam (holidayhalflife) Captain, the Picardy Musketeers
3 Lafayette Gagnon (apeloverage) Major, the Gascon Regiment
3 Alain Fortesque (Arctik_Firangi) Subaltern, the 13th Fusiliers
2 Luc-Vincent Thoré (Manchu) Subaltern, the Picardy Musketeers
2 Agramant Yves L'Angley (GoFenris) Subaltern, the Princess Louisa's Light Dragoons

Coming soon: A Gentleman's Primer Battlefield Tactics.


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A Gentleman’s Primer of the Art Military


The Danger of Campaigning
When on campaign there is unfortunately a chance of getting killed. The exact chance is very variable and depends on several factors including

✶ The type of operation
✶ Battle results from Army level downwards
✶ Your military ability if you are a Major or higher commanding a unit
✶ Your rank and regiment

It is too complicated to explain all this in detail. Basically it comes down to rolling under a final modified number on a roll of 2D6 in order to survive the operation. (If you want to look at the details, the tables to check are the Personal Outcome Table and the Personal Outcome Table Modifiers Table.)

The death number (the number you need to roll under) can vary between a minimum of 5 (for a private in a dangerous regiment) to well over 13 for a very senior officer.


Better Living Through Poltroonery
In case of a low death number you may wish to consider enhancing your chance of survival by poltroonery. This means choosing a number to add to the target number.

For example, if your death number is 8, you might choose to add 3, giving you a target of 11. Please note that you need to roll less than 11 to avoid death in this situation. A roll of 11 is death.


Consequences of Poltroonery
Each time you poltroon, a D6 is rolled. A result of 1 or 2 means you get away with it, and have the chance of promotion and mentions in dispatches as normal. You get no plunder as you did not hang around to collect any.

A result of 3 to 5 means your conduct was noticed. From now on, your monthly SPs are penalised by double the die roll modifier you chose. This penalty is lifted once you redeem yourself by getting a mention in dispatches.

A result of 6 means your cowardice was particularly despicable. Your are immediately dismissed from your regiment and may not join any other until you redeem yourself by getting an MD in a frontier regiment. You also lose the status points as above and will not be re-admitted to your old regiment ever.


Reckless Bravery
You may also choose to modify your death target number downwards by taking a negative modifier. You may choose to deduct any number from your death target number. The same modifier is also used for your promotion, MD and plunder rolls.

If your rank and circumstances make it impossible to die, you can still be reckless and take the benefits. For example, if your death result is 14 you can take a -1 which means you will automatically survive as you can’t roll a 13 to die.


Orders for a Campaign
Please prepare a chart giving the modifier you wish to add to your Death Number. You can change this every turn after seeing the results of the month’s campaigning.


Example
The following table will give a character a Death Number of being killed on 11, whatever the original death number.

Death Chance Poltroonery Recklessness
14+                    --              -3
13                    --              -2
12                    --              -1
11                    --              0
10                   +1              0
9                   +2              0
8                   +3              0
7                   +4              0
6                   +5              0

You do not have to follow this. You can choose whatever modifiers you want.

I have set the Dakka En Garde site permissions to allow any Dakka member to view it.


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None of you pussies were interested in joining us at The Horse Guards and you are not getting a chance this month, I am practicing my swords-manship in preparation for the upcoming military campaign.

- Patrick le Tacomanne

Taco-
You never specified a week! Mon dieu!

I would have much rather hung out and drank with you, getting a guaranteed SL instead of pissing money away gambling. Agh.

If you've taken at least one week of practice in a prior month, so can spare a week, I'd love to get together for a round of drinking/Toadying this month, before the campaign. Hell, I'll pay for your drinks! Just tell me where and when!


KK- do we get to know the nature of the campaign so we can check out our risk on the Personal Outcomes chart prior to deciding our Poltroonery or Bravery level?

No, it's too complicated.

That's why you should make a chart which adjusts any death number.

Le Poireau Parisien SPECIAL BULLETIN

Picardy Musketeers assault the town of Chat-Queue in the Spanish Netherlands.

Major Guderian, commanding 2nd Battalion the Picardy Musketeers, has gained a pyrrhic victory in his first engagement.

The surprise tactic of committing an elite unit to the campaign so early in Spring has discomfited the enemy.

The battalion entered the town so swiftly that a supply convoy was captured and plundered.

Casualties are reported to be heavy. It is not yet know if any significant persons are among the fallen.

Vive le Roi! Vive le Regiment! It is a shame that so many have fallen for France, but many more of the Vache Espangol have fallen!

Le Poireau Parisien de Mars 1621


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WAR NEWS
From our own correspondent...

Chat-Queue Captured!
An early morning attack by two columns rapidly entered the town where a supply column and the defenders' war chest were comprehensively plundered. Officers of the Crown Prince Cuirassiers and the Picardy Musketeers distinguished themselves in this sharp action.

Court and Social

The Army
His Majesty the King was pleased to release excerpts from the Dispatches of General Abondance.

"Your Majesty, I respectfully beg to submit the following dispatches for your consideration.

"The attack on Chat-Queue was carried out by two columns, the 1st made up of the Frontier Regiments spearheaded by the 2nd Battalion, Picardy Musketeers under command of Major Guderian. The 2nd made up of the Royal North Highland Borderers, supported by the 3rd Squadron, Crown Prince Cuirassiers under command of Major Mauvoisin, the whole operation being directed by Brigadier Viso who directed the 2nd column.

"The basis of my plan was that our 2nd column would make a demonstration at the north of the town, and draw the attention of the defenders in order to allow the 1st column to storm the defences over the River Flumen, which is currently frozen.

"For some reason the 2nd column was late in starting its attack, so that the 1st column nearly became stopped at the edge of the river. Major Guderian pressed his attack in the best traditions of his regiment, in the face of heavy firing.

"At this critical stage, Major Mauvoisin took his squadron out of reserve and assaulted the main north gates. This unconventional move has been highlighted by Brigadier Viso.

"Thanks to the rapid action of Infantry of the RNHB regiment, the gates were quickly overthrown and the attack was pushed into the town. I wish to draw attention to the bravery of Major Mauvoisin in taking his cuirassiers into the streets in support of our infantry.

"After this the defenders became confused. Major Guderian, ably supported by Captain Adlam and a young Subaltern, Mr. Thoré whom I wish to commend to the attention of Your Majesty, was able to reorganise his attack and bring the Picardy Musketeers and Frontier Regiments quickly to the centre of the town, where the enemy supplies were destroyed by carrying them off or burning them."


Around Town

Duelling in the Rue Maudit
Mr. Patrick Le Tacommane, Major in the Dragoon Guards, and Mr. Roland LeBlanc, Subaltern of the Royal Marines, fought two duels in the Rue Maudit! Although Mr. LeBlanc is thought to be a much weaker duellist than Mr. Le Tacomanne, onlookers say that he gave as good as he got in these encounters, and praised the officer for his courage and discretion.

The cause of the quarrel is thought to have been competition for the affections of the beautiful Olympe Prideau, whose apartements are situated in Rue Maudit. Miss Prideau is well known for never having been associated with the famous Goffer Mr Bois.

Mr. Le Tacomanne was clearly successful not only in his duels but also in his encounters of another style. He squired the lovely Miss Prideau to the Horse Guards club for a party at the end of the month.


New In Town
A Mr. Guillame Capet has been appointed Captain of the Princess Louis's Light Dragoons.


Gambling Mania at Red Philips
Mr. Jean-Michel Bael of the Picardy Musketeers spent the entire month drinking at Red Philips and gambled prodigiously. Although he did not repeat his wonderful success of January, he left with a smile on his face and the hand of Miss Bibi Roux on his arm. This is clearly a man with a great future ahead of him.


An Indiscretion!
A young officer of the Gascons is rumoured to have visited the apartement of Miss Bib Roux in the second week. Things may not go so well for him if the fiery tempered Major Bael ever finds out the identity of this interloer


Sport

Le Cricket
An English team has arrived to give an exhibition match of a new sport in which a man throws a boule at a small gate while another man tries to hit the boule with a plank. This fascinating game will be played at Jardin des Tuileries on the 1st April.


Paris

The Constable has doubled his patrols searching for duellists on the west of the city.


La France

Farmers complained of the cold and icy weather. It is generally considered that the Cardinal ought to do something.


International

The Holy Roman Emperor Condemns Protestantism
His Imperial Majesty issued an edict inveighing strongly against the forces of revolution currently sweeping the German principalities.


Business

Speculation
Departes Èpineux offers investment opportunities in both finance and commerce.

Readers are reminded to make any investments for this year during Avril.

Voyages
The East India Company fleet set sail on the 5th Mars according to plan.

(As tempted as I am to write out my Frenchman's words in English with a phonetically spelled French accent... A direct translation will have to do. Just pretend it sounds French-ish. (I'd probably have a quebecois accent anyway. In any case, the italics are a fictional letter to Guy's mother. Make of it what you will.)

Dear mama,
I have arrived in Paris, at last. It is less enchanting than you described it to be. I realize now that this is most likely because you have admitted that you've never been. Perhaps, once I have proven myself more than a stain upon Father's honour, I will be able to afford to bring you here. Of course, the city does not seem to be a place for women of morals such as yourself. There is open duelling in the streets, and there are many places wherein dwell women of ill repute. It's possible that, once here, you will decide to return to the quiet country life.
I have been accepted as a Captain in Princess Louisa's Light Dragoons, a cavalry regiment of some repute. I was able to purchase the commission with the money I blackmailed out of Father. It's no grand posting, but I've only been here for a month. There is still time. It's a cavalry regiment, and I've been practicing desperately to learn how to sit a horse like a gentleman. However, as you've told me many times, I was born to the life of an officer, and it will shine through.
Your son,
Guy.


I'm excited to be playing. Let the games begin.

Le Poireau Parisien SPECIAL BULLETIN

The King Honours the Hero of Chat-Queue

It was announced today that His Majesty King Louis has been pleased to recognise the meritorious service of Major Mauvoisin of the Crown Prince Cuirassiers.

Major Mauvoisin is created a Knight and will henceforth be known as Sir Xavier. His social level becomes 10.

Loyal readers will already know of Sir Xavier's bold initiative in taking his squadron of cuirassiers to attack the town gates.
This action was instrumental in relieving the pressure on the Picardy Musketeers and Frontier Regiments.
Their renewed attack lead to the capture of Chat-Queue and its supply convoy.



His Majesty King Louis and His Excellency Cardinal Richelieu observe the departure of the East India Company Fleet.


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The Leaderboard -- Feb 1621

SL Character Player (Dakka name) Rank and Regiment
10 Sir Xavier Mauvoisin (Mauvoisin) Major, the Crown Prince Cuirassiers
8 Patrick Le Tacommane (Tacobake) Major, the Dragoon Guards
6 Roland LeBlanc (ChaplainSeverus) Subaltern, the Royal Marines
5 Jean-Michel Bael (Mannahnin) Major, the Picardy Musketeers
4 Manfred Guderian (Panzerleader) Major, the Picardy Musketeers
3 Gabriel Adlam (holidayhalflife) Captain, the Picardy Musketeers
3 Lafayette Gagnon (apeloverage) Major, the Gascon Regiment
3 Alain Fortesque (Arctik_Firangi) Subaltern, the 13th Fusiliers
2 Luc-Vincent Thoré (Manchu) Subaltern, the Picardy Musketeers
2 Agramant Yves L'Angley (GoFenris) Subaltern, the Princess Louisa's Light Dragoons


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How to Gamble Like a Pro

A Special of Le Poireau Parisien

By our dicing correspondent



Gambling is a useful though financially risky way of enhancing your reputation.

The key to successful gambling is to understand the importance of the house divisor at a club. This is the amount you need to gamble to receive +1SP regardless of the results of individual throws.

As an example, let us review the strategy of Mr. Jean-Michel Bael, who is a noted gambler at Red Philips.

Mr. Bael’s strategy is to gamble the table limit of 50 Pistoles each throw, for all nine throws allowed in a session. His total amount staked is therefore 450P. The house divisor is 150. This means he will receive +3SPs as well as any SPs from his individual wins and losses.

In a recent session, Mr. Bael followed his usual pattern of cutting on a house roll of 5 or 6, and throwing on a 4 or under. The individual throws are not important. The final result was four wins, two losses, and three cuts.

This is worth +4 -2 -3 SPs for a total of -1SP, however the +3SP for gambling 450P means that Mr. Bael’s overall gain was +2SP. He also cleared a useful 25P profit on the evening, which settled his substantial bar bill.

Added to his other SPs for the month, for carousing and so on, this propelled Mr. Bael to SL5. His next evening of dice will no doubt be held at Club Blue Gables, where the higher table limit will allow him to stake twice as much in a session.

Obviously you must be prepared to risk both the Pistoles and SPs when you play at dice. Luck will average out over time, but it is possible to lose most of your throws in a single session. Only gamble if you are prepared to take that risk.

Huzzah for Major Mauvoisin! A brave and noble Frenchman!

Let's hope for some death's or promotions in the Royal Marines!

Toujours la gloire pour la cavalrie et rien sauve merde pour l'infantrie.

Felicitations, Sir Xavier.

Sir Xavier-

Best congratulations on this most noble action, and on His Majesty's inerrant wisdom in recognizing it. I wish you all joy.

Maj. Jean-Michel Bael

Le Poireau Parisien de Avril 1621


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WAR NEWS
General Abondance reports...

Avril 1621, Battle of Charleroi

The army having been reinforced by detached battalions from several elite regiments, field operations were conducted with the objective of manoeuvring the enemy army into a position where it could be attacked at a disadvantage.

After two weeks of marches and counter-marches around Chat-Queue, the Spanish offered battle to the west of the city of Charleroi.

An attack was ordered. The 1st Army, 1st Division (separate battalions of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Infantry Brigade regiments) formed the central column. Only the Picardy Musketeers regiment was present in full strength. They were supported by the 2nd (Frontier) Division stiffened by a battalion of The Gascon Regiment forming the left column. The Gascons were positioned on the extreme left flank.

The 2nd Army (Cavalry) deployed in three brigades to screen the right flank, each brigade consisting of a single squadron from each regiment.

At first the attack went well. Lt-General Cacid made good progress in the centre while Lt-General Viso commanding the left column (2nd Division -- Frontier Regiments) kept his units in good order to cover that flank.

After two hours, though, the Spanish uncovered an artillery battery on their left flank, which dealt serious fire to our centre and halted the advance. At the same time, the enemy pressed a strong attack on our left flank. Lt-Gnl Viso quickly ordered a counter-attack by a battalion of the Gascon Regiment, commanded by Major Gagnon, which was very effective in stopping this enemy attack.

While our centre was re-organised, cavalry attacks were ordered on the right to distract the enemy and hopefully silence their artillery. The strongest attack was made by a troop of the Princess Louisa’s Light Dragoons. Sadly their captain fell in this charge, however Subaltern Yves L’Angley took command immediately and brought out his men safely.

Major Sir Xavier Mauvoisin, who is serving as Brigade Major of the Heavy Brigade, was under orders from Lt-Gnl Gaslon to keep a close eye on the cavalry battle. When the PLLD retreated, news was brought to Sir Xavier that a new column had been seen issuing from the gate of Charleroi.

Realising this new reinforcement would give the Spanish a strong advantage, the Major quickly sent a courier to me to report the news, and lead his squadron of the Crown Prince Cuirassiers to attack the enemy before they could array their ranks. The attack was successful and Sir Xavier reached the enemy commander’s carriage, which his men overturned and despoiled of its ornamentation. This threw the enemy into confusion allowing the Cuirassiers to make a good retreat to our lines.

In the meantime, I had regretfully decided it best to break off the action, and issued orders accordingly to the centre column to array themselves for a fighting retreat.

Despite strong enemy pressure this was accomplished in very good order. The tactics of the Picardy Musketeers were particularly notable. A young Subaltern Luc-Vincent Thoré has been mentioned to me for his highly effective rapier work and I noted Captain Adlam giving strong encouragement to his company.

Excellent support was given by the Royal Marines, of who a Subaltern Mr. Roland LeBlanc cut down three Spanish with his cutlass, which proves the usefulness of this weapon on the modern battlefield.

Although the Spanish pressed us for over three hours, causing a number of casualties, the army was able to recover itself to its camp in good order.


Field Promotions
Mr. Alain Fortesque of the 13th Fusiliers was promoted to Captain of the 13th Fusiliers.

Mr. Agramant Yves L’Angley was promoted to brevet rank of Captain of the Princess Louisa’s Light Dragoons.


Court and Social

The Army
His Most Christian Majesty approved the following Military Appointments for the new campaign.

Sir Xavier Mauvoisin to be Brigade Major of the Heavy Brigade of Horse
Mr. Patrick Le Tacomanne to be Brigade Major of the Horse Guards Brigade of Horse
Mr. Guillame Capet to be Regimental Adjutant of the Princess Louisa's Light Dragoons
Mr. Lafayette Gagnon to be Brigade Major of the 4th Brigade of Foot.
Mr. Roland LeBlanc to be Aide de Campe to the general commanding 1st Brigade of Foot


Creation of a New Noble
His Majesty King Louis the Just is pleased to honour Sir Xavier Mauvoisin for his significant contributions to the success of French Arms by raising him to the title of Baron.



Around Town

A Quiet Month
Paris was very quiet this month as so many young bloods are on campaign.


Sport

Racing
The Avril meeting at Le Hippodrome de Longchamp was cancelled due to unseasonable snow.


Paris

Police
Due to lack of informers there have been no significant successes against Habsburg or English inspired crime this month.


La France

Agriculture
Farmers complained of the snowy weather. The Farmers' Union appealed to the King for something to be done.


International

Sultan of the Ottomans raises himself to Caliph
This typical piece of meaningless self-aggrandizement is no more than we have come to expect from the Turkish Empire.


Business

Fall in Price of Beaver Hats
A record number of pelts was imported from New France which has resulted in an overabundance of the material for fur hats.

KIlkrazy,

nice write up on the website!

My thanks to the gentleman who put in a good word for my job as Aide de Camp to the Brigadier General, but with my promotion to captain will I lose the job since it is for subalterns only?


also will we be on campaign for this month as well?

Roland LeBlanc

I haven't figured out if you lose the appointment due to promotion.

Everyone will be on campaign for one more turn.

Everything looks great but what is with all the appointments? I thought this was En Garde! I did not know it was Kilkrazy's pussy-towne.

Le Poireau Parisien de Mai 1621


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WAR NEWS
From Our Correspondent...

During May the weather continued to be very clement and there being plenty of forage for the Horse, General Abondance extended his operations around Charleroi with the intention of establishing conditions favourable for a siege.

Field operations are unpopular with the men. I heard much complaint from the Frontier Regiments about the wear of boot leather caused by constant marching and counter-marching. Too, there is little chance for plunder. Nonetheless, the army has the necessity to manoeuvre the enemy to a disadvantage before commencing a siege.

It was the 14th day of the month when our march column was attacked by a strong enemy detachment. The army was marching north in three columns on parallel roads; the 1st division in the centre, the 2nd division (Frontier Regiments) on the left (west) and the cavalry on the right. I was marching with the Royal Marines and could see the Horse in the near distance.

The cavalry bore the first impact of the Spanish attack and were driven back in confusion owing to the enemy’s sudden appearance from behind a wood.

The Princess Louisa’s Light Dragoons suffered heavily. Captain Capet was killed and his troop’s standard lost to the enemy.

The Lt-General Gaslon of the 2nd Army sent Major Baron Mauvoisin to General Abondance to ask for help and instructions.

Acting decisively, General Abondance ordered the Royal Marines and Picardy Musketeers to array themselves for a counter attack, while the Frontier Brigade and Gascons prepared a support line.

These arrangements were so quickly and capably organised that our brave Infantry moved to the attack within an hour of the enemy’s first appearance.

The Royal Marines were the spearhead of the advance. The Picardy Musketeers shocked the enemy with the weight of their fire; ably directed by their Majors the men were shooting at an incredible rate. If my attempt to count them was correct, a volley was fired at least every five minutes!

This violent pressure disorganised the enemy pikes and allowed the Marines to penetrate their lines at cutlass point. I followed Captain LeBlanc in person, whom Lt-General Cacid instructed to carry the order to the Royal Marines to press their attack to the heart of the Spanish Tercio.

When the engagement became hot along the whole line we heard a huzzah from our right. It was the Frontier Regiments making a new attack. The smoke was so thick I could barely make out the banners of the Royal North Highland Borderers and the Gascon Regiment side by side at the front of the column. Major Gagnon added to his reputation, by leading the attack in person.

As the afternoon wore on, it became clear that Fate had her thumb on our pan of the scales, and the enemy began to withdraw. Our Horse were by now well rested and eager to take revenge for their earlier humiliation. As the enemy retreated, their cavalry screen was attacked by our Dragoons, who made a spirited charge, with the happy result that the lost standard of the PLLD was recaptured by Mr Agramant L’Angley, Brevet Captain in that corps.

The Horse Guards were allowed to pursue the enemy to the gates of Charleroi.


Report of General Abondance

Your Majesty, I have the honour to report that a general engagement has been fought near Charleroi, the result of which is that I consider the area is cleared of significant enemy forces and the city can now be laid under formal siege, which anticipating your instructions I will commence by the end of the month.

In the recent battle several officers distinguished themselves, whom I wish to bring to the attention of Your Majesty.

The Major Baron Mauvoisin acted with coolness as Brigade Major of the Heavy Brigade of Horse.

Brevet Captain Mr. Yves L’Agramant of the Princess Louisa’s Light Dragoons, showed courage and initiative in recovering a lost standard from the enemy.

Major Mr. Gagnon of the Gascon Regiment distinguished himself in the counter-attack.

Captain Mr. LeBlanc of the Royal Marines again made famous the name of that Corps by his actions among the enemy pikes.


Field Promotions

Mr. Luc Vincent Thoré is promoted to Brevet Captain and receives the hearty congratulations of the General.


Court and Social

Notable Casualties
It is with sadness that we record that Mr. Guillame Capet, Regimental Adjutant of the Princess Louisa's Light Dragoons, has laid down his life on the field of battle for the glory of His Christian Majesty King Louis XIII


Around Town

Another Quiet Month
It is reported that all the Army except the 4th Brigade of Foot will be deployed during the Summer Campaign.


Sport

Angling
Noted English piscator Sir William Walton gave a lecture on the use of the Frog in trapping the Pike, at the Opera de Paris.


Paris

Notre Dame -- An Appeal
The Bishop of Paris appealed for all right-thinking and generous Gentlemen to contribute to his new fund established for the repair of the distressed stonework of the cathedral.


La France

Religious Strife
Protestant extremists created a disturbance in Nantes, calling for the laws discriminating against them to be repealed.


International

Embassy of the Marocs
His Excellency the Cardinal Richelieu entertained an embassy from Maroc. It is speculated that this may lead to an alliance against the Spanish.

Condolences to the family of Captain Capet. It is always tragic when a hero of France falls.