I do believe you missed the part on not making a long speech. However, Arek seems to think you're a suitable candidate, and I shall not disagree with that. Your apparent skills in a fighter may prove to be quite useful as well.
I spent some time on Cambridge, by the way. It's a nice place, but I was all too glad to come back home. I think you'll find that, comparatively, the food here is most ... exquisite. Anyway, welcome to Gallia, Aspirant of the Corse.