The King of Vector-Sigma Eight was thanking the man who had saved his planet.

"Captain Picard's heroism demands a reward! He is hereby granted the duchy of Alpha-Trion."

The cheers went up, and one and all, Picard's crew said appropriate words on behalf of a man not fond of public adulation. Finally,  one he loved best of all took the podium. Beverly was beaming, and could hardly think straight.

"He has been to me, Jean-Luc----friend, and Jean-Luc---Captain. But now, I will address this good old son of rural stock as----"

She gestured broadly with her arms.

"Jean-Luc--Duke!"