Hildy

FROM THE OFFICE OF SIR JMW SMYTHE

For the attention of Captain Kaelyn, Trinsic
(Copy to Duke Irvyn Middlethorn)

Dear Captain Kaelyn,

The official signatory for the Royal Britannian Council, Sir JMW Smythe, has been made aware of the requirement for extra guards in Trinsic and wishes to assist. The castle guard here is in the enviable position of being slightly overmanned, and there is a guard who has been recommended by her commanding officer as someone who may benefit from a change to her normal duties. If you are willing, Private 2nd Class Brynhild Fredrikson will be ordered by this office to Trinsic.

No time limit will be placed on the time she stays with you; it will be entirely your decision both to accept her and to decide when to send her back to Britain. Alternatively, if she wishes and you are agreeable, the posting may be made permanent.

Sincerely yours,
Indecipherable squiggle
Royal Britain Guard Force
On behalf of Sir JMW Smythe


*the same courier carries a very unofficial firmly sealed note*

FAO Captain Kaelyn:
I have had the extremely dubious privilege of having Private Fredrikson in my troop for a year. You should be warned that she has an impossibly flippant attitude and displays a complete lack of deference towards duly appointed officials. I have several times had to discipline her following complaints from members of the Royal Council and other senior persons. She is not unintelligent, but shows none of the serious attention to duty and certainly none of the respect for authority which should characterise a good guard. She occasionally displays the ability to lead others, but shows no inclination to lead them anywhere except into trouble. I recommend that you refuse this posting and allow me to discharge her dishonourably, which she richly deserves.
Signed: A G Mainwaring
Captain, Third Castle Troop, Royal Britain Guard Force

Kaelyn

*a letter is returned to Britain*

To the Royal Britain Guard Force

Thank you for sending reinforcements to Trinsic and we will gladly accept the Private Brynhild Fredrikson as recruit in our ranks where I am sure she will become a respected guard in time.

We will await her arrival in the following days and then take care for her accommodations and training.

Kaelyn, Captain of the Duchy of Trinsic