Imprisonment is not easy for Duda and Von Trimbach but it is hoped that they may be distracted by romance within the castle of Duke Peter. With time upon their hands, the game of love may distract, but it is hoped they will not fall the same fair young woman...
It is with regret I write to say that my illustrious collegue and myself are being held as prisoners in the Castle of Duke Peter having been independently captured by Hussars and jaeger belonging to the Duke. The Duke's secretary kindly writes this on our behalf to ask you to send gold to seek our release.
The forces of Duke Peter have been gathering. As well as the Border troops a crack unit of jaeger ( made up of local gamekeepers and hunters) are moving with undue haste towards the border where Tradgardlanders are believed to be . Great rivalry exists between the Sashen -Vindow border troops and jaeger companies. This emanates from an incident in the late 17th Century which found these units on different sides in a short but memorable civil war...
The Saschen-Vindow border troops are mustering today in their villages. They have been summoned to the defense of the Duchy by Duke Peter. It is believed that Tradgardland troops are at this very moment making for the Border...
It is hoped they can be ambushed in the woods and swamps just this side of the border. The Ducal jaegers are expected any day now in the area.
The vehicle is proceeding well through copious amounts of blood ,sweat and tears. No further spies have been discovered yet Duke Peter remains concerned about the security of the work as it nears it's completion.
The fabricators have worked day and night to journey towards completion. It has cost life and limb not to mention coin. Duke Peter fears that the Tradgradlanders will mount an attempt to destroy the machine before it's completion. Rumours abound of troops across the border massing...
