A representative of the Romans arrives.

We find it strange that the Latins are eager to extend the hand of friendship towards their Muslim neighbours, yet ignore those Christians who helped them take Jerusalem in the first place.

Antioch is under our protection - any advance against it will be considered the same as a declaration of war against Constantinople itself. It is but our due, as under the oaths sworn by the first Frankish Crusaders pledged to restore such territory to our rule that was lost to the Turk after that fateful day at Manzikert.

As to the matter of trade, no merchant may enter our lands without a trade agreement being signed between our two realms. If this is ignored, then I regret that we will be forced to treat the merchants as spies and kill them.

Likewise with honourable diplomats. All diplomats must not pass past our frontier provinces. Any diplomat found, even by an ally, must regrettably be executed. Should you wish to move through our lands, you must have our express agreement.

And may I remind you that if any assassin is found inside our borders, that this will be treated as a declaration of war. Spies will be dispatched if caught, and I need not remind you that this will be frowned upon by our court.

To the representative from Georgia, we extend the hand of friendship to you. We respecct your sovereignty, and wish to conclude an alliance with you, that those Christians of the true faith may stand together.