Jydsken-Østveg
Established Nation
It was late September, but the weather in the Petits-Pays was holding up as warm. They all sat seated at a table outdoors in the garden of the Chateau d’Tartu. A luxurious location on the western coast where King Frédéric III sat with Cardinal Dubois, Pope François II, Crown Prince Phillipe, Princess Béatrice (the Crown Prince’s daughter), Charles (the Crown Prince’s son) and his wife. It was a rather large and important gathering because they were welcoming the Grand Master of the Knights of Josepania. Most of this had been put together at the behest of Cardinal Dubois and he insisted on the specific participants to all be in attendance. This was supposed to be special to hopefully continue the unique relationship Josepania and give them a glimpse into the future.
The Grand Master and his entourage arrived at the table and horns played the anthem of Josepania as they took their seats. The staff at the Chateau all opened a new bottle of wine for each attendee in front of them to assure the person that no foul play was at work and pour it for them. A wonderfully fruity Cabernet Sauvignon. Served later for lunch would be a peppered duck breast in a red wine sauce with baby potatoes roasted with dill. Everyone took their seats together after a vague exchange of pleasantries. As they waited for their meal, escargot was served. Pope François asked the Grand Master if he wished to say something before they ate.
Thus far the King has barely spoken a word. His white beard looked well manicured but his expression looked a bit lost, occasionally irate as he seemed lost in his own thoughts.
The Grand Master and his entourage arrived at the table and horns played the anthem of Josepania as they took their seats. The staff at the Chateau all opened a new bottle of wine for each attendee in front of them to assure the person that no foul play was at work and pour it for them. A wonderfully fruity Cabernet Sauvignon. Served later for lunch would be a peppered duck breast in a red wine sauce with baby potatoes roasted with dill. Everyone took their seats together after a vague exchange of pleasantries. As they waited for their meal, escargot was served. Pope François asked the Grand Master if he wished to say something before they ate.
Thus far the King has barely spoken a word. His white beard looked well manicured but his expression looked a bit lost, occasionally irate as he seemed lost in his own thoughts.