In a sicilian game that I played, I wiped out the italians early by rushing but didn't have enough cash to bribe tankerville on sardinia due to excessive merc use.

later, when I had enough cash, I found that he had a man of honour +100% or something along with his default no principles.

the grandmother's new owner and needing a king's ransom is just funny.

stupid byz emissary who drove the price up

I managed to get him anyways but not without a steep price.