Letter 151009 Richard

September 1510 From Richard, To Kel William Marshal


 * To Captain Marshall:


 * The siege on Old Vodan holds strong. Major Tavington has lead the Rawlwikk cavalry to a great victory against Honey Reach, and is moving to act against Halfhill as well. With the southern towns and villages of Mistrya under our heel, we are in a position of great strength. Their fields and herds feed our soldiers while what little wealth the impoverished settlements had fills our coffers.


 * In Eridon, things do not go so well. The second fleet is still missing and the diviners say our forces at Peatsburg have been slaughtered. The Shirebrook forest provides too much cover to see how fares the battles there, but New Fort looks to be held by a handful of men.


 * I had hoped by now you would have something more to show for our efforts in Caldonia. As of this writing the kingdom has spent more than it has received and there is talk of calling off the whole thing and bringing you back to answer for your inaction. Acting as your father in law, and as your steward, I have gone to court to put right the minds of those who know not of your bravery, but you must act quickly! I can only stay them so long.


 * I have attached a record of finances so you may better understand the situation we are in.


 * Your faithful steward,
 * Richard