FROM:
Lord George Mountbatten, Duke of Westminster
TO:
Civilian Government of the Kingdom of Gallia
SUBJECT:
Opening Peace Negotiations
Please, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lord George Mountbatten. I currently hold a seat in the House of Lords as the Duke of Westminster and have in the past served as Prime Minister of Bretonia. So there is no misunderstanding, I want to make it clear that I do not have official authorization for this missive. I am doing this entirely on my on initiative. Though I do this out of love for Bretonia, if it were revealed to the Bretonian government before our negotiations are completed, I would likely be branded a traitor and executed. As such, I request your utmost discretion during these negotiations.
I come before you today in hopes of finding a way out of the conflict we're currently engaged in. For the past nine years, my people have been in a constant state of war, first against the Empire of Kusari, and now against your people. It is not disloyal to conclude that we've reached our breaking point. Though we have the ability to continue our war efforts for the foreseeable future, I no longer believe that victory is an option.
With that in mind, I would like to open negotiations with you to stop any further bloodshed on both sides. The Bretonian people deserve a measure of peace after the long years of war. If we can reach an agreement that both sides can live with, I'm confident we can put the war behind us and work to build a better future.
While this is not unusual, the number of Bretonian civilians who come to us to discuss matters of diplomatic structuring between the House of Gallia and that of your own is fairly high. For a person such as a duke to come to us is quite new.
The Gallic Crown understands that war can be a subject of fear for some, and it is not uncommon for those unable to stand up to the intense pressure of the situation to seek out refuge. If you are fearful for yourself or perhaps your family, there are possibilities that would allow us to take you into the safety of Gallia. Bear in mind you will not be taken in as refugees or allowed any rights within our borders, and would have to answer to the courts for your past crimes and actions. Depending on the outcome, there is a high chance your family could live safely in Gallic space. After they bend the knee to the rightful king there are possibilities that would allow them a reduced citizenship, much like what is offered to other foreign persons, that would permit small employment opportunities and rental of living requirements.
I hope this will ease your situation, Mountbatten, and you consider this a route for yourself and your family.
Cordialement,
-Thibault d'Allemagne, Ambassadeur de Gallia
FROM:
Lord George Mountbatten, Duke of Westminster
TO:
Ambassador Thibault d'Allemagne
SUBJECT:
Opening Peace Negotiations
Honorable Ambassador, I fear you've misapprehended the intentions behind my message. I do not seek safety for myself or my family. In fact I have no intentions of leaving New London, even if it means my death. I will face the consequences of my actions honorably, as a Bretonian gentlemen should.
The purpose behind contacting you is to seek a way to end the war. Surely you don't wish to send more young Gallians to their deaths against a Bretonia that has nothing to lose, do you? Our people will fight for every last inch and exact a heavy price if backed into a corner. I don't desire this, and I'm sure you don't either. Neither of us has anything to gain by further bloodshed, and everything to gain by ending it.
To that end, I offer the following terms:
· Bretonia will cede all claims on the Leeds system for a minimum of 25 years.
· Gallic ships will have complete rights of passage through Bretonian space.
· Gallic ships will receive free access to all Bretonian ports and shipyard facilities.
· Bretonia will pay war reparations to Gallia in an amount to be negotiated later.
Please let me know if these terms meet with your approval.
FROM:
Lord George Mountbatten, Duke of Westminster
TO:
Ambassador Thibault d'Allemagne
SUBJECT:
Opening Peace Negotiations
Honourable Ambassador d'Allemagne, have you had an opportunity to review my proposal? If you're concerned about my lack of official authorization, please allow me to put you at ease. I'm respected well enough by both the Prime Minister and his government as well as Her Majesty that I'm certain I can convince them to accept a reasonable treaty presented as a fait accompli. Please do not allow this chance at peace to slip through our fingers.
I apologize. Most people who come to us, such as yourself, are looking to see refuge. I can see you intend the suggestion to be taken seriously.
I am sorry to say that the terms given are not acceptable, not due to the contents but of how it is presented. While we appreciate the effort, we can not look over unofficial suggestions of terms that would be between our two kingdoms. As such, I am not able to comment on the suggested terms and can only suggest you seek the backing of your superiors. I hope you find this to be an acceptable answer.
Cordialement,
-Thibault d'Allemagne, Ambassadeur de Gallia
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