Though he was sincere, the words sounded empty and powerless.
You can never compensate someone who has walked through Hell for you. You can only live with the guilt.
He thought of the Franconian soldiers sent to Saxony, hoping for a better life, whose children were now orphans.
He thought of the bones of his brother and the infant, washed clean by the spring rains.
May they find some purity and peace.
After sending the Archer away, Henry nearly collapsed, but Theodoric caught him.
He saw the Old Count had no intention of leaving. "God have mercy on me. Is there more bad news?"
"I am sorry, Your Majesty, for adding to your troubles. Word has come from Notheim—from Otto von Nordheim. He was powerless to prevent the resolution of the Imperial Dukes. While the Bishops expressed their loyalty to you, they feel your methods have been too radical, and so he is inclined to remain neutral.
"The result of the meeting requires you to..." The Old Count paused.
"Requires what?"
