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Treaty of Boulogne

King Henry II of France and English representatives are finalizing the Treaty of Boulogne, marking the end of the Anglo-French War (1549-1550). The grand hall is filled with tension as scribes record

Setting

Grand Hall of the Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer, a high-ceilinged chamber with tall arched windows and stone walls adorned with tapestries depicting French victories. The room is arranged with a long oak table at its center, surrounded by heavy wooden chairs.

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King Henry II of France
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A tall, robust man in his early thirties with a square jaw, piercing dark eyes, and a neatly trimmed beard. His posture exudes regal authority, with broad shoulders that fill out his royal garments. His hands are strong, bearing several rings that signify his status.
English Diplomat
primary
A middle-aged man of average height with a lean, composed build. His sharp, observant eyes are framed by thin spectacles perched on a prominent nose. His neatly trimmed beard and mustache are flecked with grey, giving him an air of seasoned wisdom. His hands are well-manicured, indicative of his noble status.
French Scribe
secondary
A middle-aged man of slight build, with sharp features and keen eyes that dart between his parchment and the speakers. His hands are stained with ink, and his posture is slightly hunched from years of meticulous writing.
English Scribe
secondary
A thin, wiry man in his late twenties with a pale complexion and a slightly hunched posture from hours spent bent over documents. His light brown hair is cropped short, and his hands are stained with ink. His sharp nose and keen eyes suggest a life of careful observation and meticulous work.
French Guard
background
A tall, broad-shouldered soldier in his late twenties, with a stern, clean-shaven face and piercing blue eyes. His muscular build is evident even beneath his uniform, and his posture exudes disciplined readiness. A faint scar runs along his left cheekbone, a testament to past battles.

Dialog

King Henry II of France The terms you propose, my lord, would have Boulogne returned to our hands with undue haste. The city's fortifications were strengthened under English rule—should not such improvements be duly compensated?
English Diplomat Your Majesty, the expenses incurred were for the city's defense, not its embellishment. We seek only a fair restitution for our withdrawal, as befits the honor of both crowns.
French Scribe Sire, the clause regarding the dismantling of the southern bastion—should it be amended to specify the timeline?
King Henry II of France Let it stand as written, but mark this: the English shall not remove a single stone until the final payment is rendered in full.
English Diplomat A prudent stipulation, Your Majesty. Yet I must insist—our merchants' rights to the port must be guaranteed beyond the withdrawal. The wool trade cannot suffer for politics.
King Henry II of France Very well. Let it be recorded that English merchants may dock as before—provided they pay the same tariffs as our own subjects. The treasury must not bleed for courtesy.
French Scribe It shall be inscribed thus, Sire.

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