. . . and Merry Christmas from the Grand Duke Irwin-Amadeus of the Grand Duchy of Stollen.Although the Christmas celebrations have brought their characteristic quiet to this part of northeastern Europe, rumors abound concerning the visible build-up of troops from the Electorate of Zichenau on the southern bank of the Lesser Zwischen. Indeed, the mercenary French General Philip de Latte, currently in the service of Pricncess Antonia of Zichenau, has been positively identified with his small staff on the far side of the river.
Stollenian officers stationed in an around the small town of Zollamt and in surrounding villages on the northern side of the river report the presence of a large enemy force. It includes cavalry, artillery, and a strong infantry contingent on the far side of the river. When and where will the Zichenauer eagle strike? Or is this build-up simply a calculated bluff? Time will tell. Stay tuned in the coming days to find out. . .
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Stokes, I'd hoped to see a painting of him in his famous lobster suit . . . but 'tis a nice portrait in any event.
Merry Christmas to you, sir.
-- Jeff of Saxe-Bearstein
Waiting with antici---pation for the coming details about these developments on the north east flank of The Duchy of Mieczyslaw.
The Zichenauers obviously want to secure the secret reciipe for Stollen so that they can start a chain of coffee shops throughout middle Europe.
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