Ammonathas Kalameteros deplores the actions which have resulted in Constantinople no longer being the Byzantine capital. As a result, subsequent rioting in Thessalonike has forced him to abandon his campaign against the Venetians. He is now compelled to return to Thessalonike with his army and restore order as is his first duty as governor.

Ammonathas Kalameteros declares his neutrality in these shameful proceedings and will focus his energies on preserving order among the Greek provinces.