Once Monsieur Krixx takes his seat as a constant noise of whispers was heard all over the room.
"Was he smiling at us?"
Looking at the L`Dubois table you could see couple of bottles of wine half empty, ashtrays and plates with fine luxurious food.
Phillipe snaps his fingers while still chewing his meal.
Matthieu Marais the L`Dubois personal lawyer stands up dressed in a fine suit. He is one of the best in Galia.
"I would like to refer couple of questions regarding the accusations monsieur Krixx has made here.
The Mafieux Foyer is my clients personal property, the L`Dubois use this vessel for family trips and in rare cases business meetings.
My question to you is: You have no evidence or any eye witness to that event? You claim you are unsure of the name, and the records show that a Jacques Delpois does not exist in our organization. In addition you claim that a Gilbert L`Dubois was aiding that alleged attack, my client list of the L`Dubois show no record of such a man. What are you sure off, Monsieur Krixx. Your allegations do not match our records, and your allegations hold no concrete facts.
As for Antoine-Marc's temper, it is understandable that while being hunted by the people you sent with no justified reason, his response to your presence would be a bit hostile. No hostile actions were taken and no charges have been placed against him and he is not the one on trial, so I would ask you not to try looking for an easy way out.
To comment now the attack made by the The [UC] family, I would advise them to hire a great lawyer like myself. The L`Dubois does not condone such actions and the [UC] do not represent our family. *Whispers to himself: How incompetent one must be to attack in scanner range of the Royal Navy itself.*
Quote:Lastly, I am sorry if I attracted Outsiders within Gallia; I repaid every side's ship values and equipment, and restricted the bounty to Gallic citizens and Junkers only; also, please take note that I am the only individual concerned in the Bounty, none of my Junker friends are involved.
Let me understand Monsieur, You "Repaid" the ships? So I would assume that by that anyone who does a crime and have the credits will get away with it with no punishment. My client Phillipe and his large family are a rich organization. Are you suggesting that they can commit crime and get away with it? Or is it that you believe that anyone with capital in his bank account is corrupt?
Quote:We all suffered from this, me included, Monsieur le Juge. But someone needed to act, to show who truly are the Corsicans. It is all I have to say for now.''
So you admit here you took the law into your own hands.
Quote:The reasons why I put this bounty was because their act in the shadows, not letting the GRn know what their actions are. The bounty was getting them unnerved, made them more careless, and forced them to show their activities to the public.
You again and again have no proof of anything regarding the L`Dubois family, nothing but a self righteous dishonored man that will do anything for coin. All L`Dubois activities are public and for all to see. The Gallia authorities have asked for submission of evidence. We do not hide in a shadow. Are you sure you are not confusing our family with other members of the Unione Corse?
Quote:Messieurs le Juge, I also believe the Corsicans keep a hitlist; those who doesn't pay for their protection, will later get killed by one of their trained hitmen. I may be wrong as well, but it is also another reason of why I put a bounty on their heads.
This is sounding like paranoia, The L`Dubois and a hit list its just ridiculous.
"You may be wrong"? Throwing accusations with no proof is unacceptable. You were not sure of anything about the perfectly innocent Family which I represent. No monsieur, it is you who publicly contracted hitmen against our family for actions we did not commit."
Matthieu Marais looks at Monsieur Krixx and says "What are you smiling about?"
"I would like to add one last thing" says Matthieu Marais "If there is no evidence or proof of any misconduct of the Innocent and abused L`Dubois Family I would like to suggest the highest punishment of exile from Galia.
I have no farther questions to Monsieur Krixx."
Matthieu Marais Turns around and looks at Phillipe for any sign. Phillipe nods and Matthieu Marais takes his place back at the table.