Burgundy stands alone against all Europe." "A vast treasure, my lord, attracts thieves," said Hymbercourt.
"Burgundy is the richest land on earth." "It is, indeed it is," replied the duke, angrily, "and I have no son to keep it after me.

But France shall not have it; that I swear upon my knighthood.

Write to France, my Lord Bishop of Cambrai, and tell King Louis that my daughter shall not marry his son.

Waste no words, my Lord Bishop, in what you call courtesy.

We need no double meaning in our missives." Those who heard the duke's words knew that he was committing a costly error, but no one dared to suggest as much.