[center][h3][color=0054a6]Jehan de Challon[/color][/h3][/center]
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Jehan seemed pleased enough by Dixon’s answer as he let the matter drop. But as Silas stepped back to let Dixon speak again Jehan raised a hand towards Dixon to halt him for a moment, [color=0054a6]“‘Most Lances…’”[/color] Jehan began quoting, before anyone changed the subject and let his hand drop as he continued. [color=0054a6] “‘…are just a noble knight surrounded by his lackeys’” [/color] Jehan finished quoting, letting the statement stand for a moment. Jehan snorted, [color=0054a6] “Because, of course, lances are not military units with a Man-At-Arms surrounded by professional soldiery.” [/color] Jehan said, throwing up a hand, palm out. He chuckled, [color=0054a6] “No, no. It is not like many of said Man-at-Arms are not even Knights but simple professional soldiery, surrounded, not by some courtiers, but by professional soldiery once again.” [/color]

Jehan smirked, but paused for a moment. [color=0054a6]“But of course. You wish to form a family. Not an actual efficient company of mercenaries. If that is not so, then I ask again, in clearer language; How many men are we looking at?”[/color]