(FWIW, I think I've been pretty consistent about using "Macedonian Council" while my tribe's been in Republic)
Dear Emperor Hawklord,
If the stench of our patrolling Knights offends you, I can order a bath for them. Surely you can agree to that? Petty threats to our troops do not become you, sir. Have I complained of your Imperial Cavalry units along my borders? My Knight patrols are no more provocative than your Cavalry movements. Surely you can see that.
Speaker Elephantium of the Macedon Council