(This version is for the person who served as the
Sovereign.)
All Gentles and Nobles know
by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of
the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), in rightful
succession to (name of previous Sovereign) and (name of previous Consort), and mindful of the
excellent man ner in which (name of recipient) has served the Middle Kingdom,
giving of his/her val iant efforts in battle and of his/her wisdom in council,
are most pleased to acknowledge him/her as Count(ess). He/she shall be known by
his/her coronet of gold, embattled, and his/her counsel shall be weighed as befits
one who has borne the crown of the Middle Kingdom. Done by our hands this __
day of ___, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).
ALTERNATIVE:
(This version is for the person who served as the Consort.)
All Gentles and Nobles know
by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of
the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), in rightful
succession to (name of previous Sovereign) and (name of previous Consort), and mindful of the
grace and nobility which (name of recipient) lent to the Crown of the Middle Kingdom,
and knowing full well the toil and patience with which she/he has served the
Kingdom, are pleased to acknowledge her/him Countess(Count). And though a Countess
(Count) holds no authority or power to command, yet is he/she to be granted
such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. She/he shall
be known by her/his coronet of gold, embattled, and her/his counsel shall be weighed
as befits one who has borne the crown of the Middle Kingdom. Done by our hands
this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis or (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).
[Source: Middle
Kingdom Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]
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