Efstratios makes note of Ioannis' comments.

I could do without the condescension, sir. You can maintain your own opinion without belittling mine.

We will see how much of a threat the Venetians are in due time. With our claims to Zagreb and Durazzo, it is only a question of when the Venetians will assault us, not if.

the Senator takes his seat, looking mildly annoyed.