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Treaty of Picquigny

Treaty of Picquigny

King Edward IV of England and King Louis XI of France meet on a bridge over the Somme River to negotiate peace, separated by a wooden lattice barrier to ensure security, marking a pivotal moment in th

Setting

A stone bridge spanning the Somme River at Picquigny, with wooden lattice barriers erected in the center to separate the English and French delegations. The bridge is wide enough to accommodate the entourage of both kings, with guards stationed at either end. The river flows steadily beneath, reflecting the midday sun.

Characters

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King Edward IV of England
primary
A tall, broad-shouldered man in his early 30s with a commanding presence. His fair complexion is framed by shoulder-length golden brown hair, worn loose as befits his royal status. His clean-shaven face shows the remnants of youthful vitality, though the strain of war has etched faint lines around his piercing blue eyes. His large hands, accustomed to wielding both sword and scepter, rest with casual authority on the barrier.
King Louis XI of France
primary
A shrewd and calculating monarch with a gaunt, pale face and sharp, penetrating eyes. His thin lips often curl into a knowing smile, and his posture is slightly hunched, as if always plotting.
English Herald
secondary
A tall, lean man with sharp features and a dignified bearing. His face is clean-shaven, and his piercing blue eyes convey both intelligence and wariness. He wears the livery of King Edward's court with pride.
French Herald
secondary
A tall, slender man with a dignified bearing, dressed in the livery of the French court. His face is clean-shaven, and his sharp features convey both intelligence and a sense of duty.
English Guard Captain
background
A battle-hardened soldier in his late 30s, with a muscular build and a weathered face marked by a faded scar running from his left temple to his jawline. His piercing blue eyes constantly scan for threats, and his short, dark brown hair is hidden beneath his sallet helmet.
French Guard Captain
background
A seasoned soldier with a sturdy build, his face marked by the scars of past battles. His piercing gaze scans the English delegation for any sign of treachery.

Dialog

King Edward IV of England Cousin Louis, let this lattice serve as a reminder—iron bars have never stayed an English king's will, nor French gold his honor.
King Louis XI of France Gold buys peace, dear cousin, where swords buy only graves. My herald will read the terms—penned in ink, not blood.
English Herald His Majesty demands the sum of seventy-five thousand crowns paid yearly, and the hand of the Dauphin for the Lady Elizabeth of York.
French Herald His Majesty offers fifty thousand crowns and the Dauphin's hand... when the lady reaches a marriageable age, as is custom.
King Edward IV of England Custom? My cannons at Calais know another custom—one of fire and breach.
King Louis XI of France Then let us write new customs today, cousin. Sixty thousand... and the Dauphin's oath before the year turns.
King Edward IV of England Herald—tell the Spider King we'll spin this web... but the silk had better hold.

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