I want to reassure my fellow senators that my intentions are unchanged. 1200 men will soon be at the outskirts of Sofia on their way to combat the Venetians. I note Senator Vringas has a fairly substantial garrison there. If he prefers not to commit his troops to battle, perhaps my good lord would at least consider an exchange of 3 of my militia spear units in exchange for three of his own dismounted Byzantine lancers to strengthen our collective position against Venice?