F yeah! I'm going to try it then, that seems like a great way out, and I think I have a lvl 9 and lvl 10 assassin right nearby the ole pope-o-matic. Too bad I can't have a had in installing one of my christian allies as the Pope.

Thanks for the tips (and anymore on this conundrum are welcome) I always get such good advice from the ORG.

One more question: any thoughts on what will become of the 4 crusader stacks once the crusade ends? If they all make a beeline for Constantinople, I could be in trouble.