The Avadid ambassador hears the words of the Frank and says nothing. Then he turns to the Oman delegate, stands, and bows.

You ask good questions, friend, and again we grieve for your losses.

Then he turns to the general court.

But know that the Omanis have been avenged, for the sins of the Franks have turned the mighty wrath of Allah upon them. We were fortunate enough to be His sword.

The Frank's main army in the south has been destroyed in the recapture of Luxor—these were the soldiers who followed King Baldwin to Egypt, and now their souls rest with him in hell. Also, a contingent of shock troops have recaptured Qahira and slaughtered its two defending generals, Hughes de Blois and Godfrey de Edessa.

In testament to Allah's majesty, a mere 35 of his elite soldiers at the battle of Qahira were killed as opposed to 150 heavily armored spearmen and 40 generals' cavalry on the infidel's side.

The ambassador then flips through his papers to read a second notice.

In one final announcement, due to difficulty in reaching the Omani representatives in Baghdad, we have handed Tayma over to the honorable Roman Empire, who will act as a neutral party in the exchange of Tayma to the Omanis.

Though I doubt the Franks will honor such a peaceful exchange if they decide it otherwise suits their purposes, know that any invasion of Tayma will be an act of aggression on these, presently, neutral parties.

The Avadid ambassador bows and begins to take his seat. But before he sits he takes one final glance over at the Latin delegation.

You cannot lie to God, Frank.

The Avadid ambassador takes his seat.