Originally Posted by
Tristan de Castelreng
Emperor Manuel,
We have gathered knowledge that the Turks have surrendered Antioch into your hands but that you have not been able to bring any forces in the town.
As the former ally and therefore trustee of late Antiochan Prince Bohemond's assets, I claim this town for ours.
We will take the town for ourselves. For the once, it is yours by name alone and thus no great loss to you.
Our previous agreement of an exchange of Antioch for Cyprus is over.
However, this does not mean that we have any intentions of going at war with the Empire and therefore one of our emissary is headed towards yours to renegociate a peace agreement and alliance.
Thus, we are ready to discuss some new proposal regarding the handover of Cyprus.
Furthermore, the taking of Antioch erases all debts we might have counted you accountable for the role you played in the destruction of the Principality.
King Baldwin
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