The leader of the Novgorodion council rises, with a neutral look on his face.

We do not seek a war, but currently we have no access to the sea, and so desire the castle of Narva.

We are willing to settle this now, on these terms. The two Estonian provinces currently in the possession of the Danes are to be surrendered to us, and an indemnity of 2000 florins is to be paid to us directly. Until then, we are forced to continue hostilities so as not to give opportunity for increasing our enemy's strength.