by Paul Evans

This month's duels demonstrate once more the siperiority of the heavy sabre against the elegancy of the rapier. And that the ability to absorb more damage than your opponent is a great advantage.

And so to the trials of Justin Thyme and Louis Severin Descartes. The temporary Minister sitting in State has to decide between the ranting, frothing-at-the-mouth Commissioner of Public Safety on one side and the barrage of favours, bribes and cajoling on the other. Given that the bar to convict is set high, CPS "Tiny" Thierry Toothpick cannot be surprised that both prosecutions fail.

The continuing feud between Toothpick and Guards Brigadier Terence Cuckpowder sees Cuckpowder order his Brigade into action again. However, Toothpick resigns his commission in the Royal Foot Guards to avoid accompanying them and switches to a cavalry regiment, courtesy of CO Balzac Slapdash. And then Cuckpowder's residence suddenly burns down.

More importantly, Rick Shaw has the backing of notable Parisians (such as Greg de Bécqueur and Louis Severin Descartes) to fill the position of Minister of State. The only other candidate, Camille de Polignac, is able to persuade the King to entrust him with the War Ministry.

There are plenty of social events this month. For example, Zeold von Tu’s gathering, a deep tactical discussion for the forthcoming summer campaign. First Division commander Zeold is particularly concerned about “how to keep Bordeaux in good condition when being carried in a charge.”

Meanwhile the French military launches an offensive against the Spanish Netherlands. THis month's target is Valenciennes, where there are rich pickings for the men of the Guards Brigade.

The full report is available on my website for six months - March 1677 - and new players are always welcome.

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