Through them he strives to stir up trouble between Venice and England, and to raise mercenaries to serve the flag of France, as did the Genoese, to their sorrow.

Therefore I think that in the Doge you will find a friend.

I think also that the matter, being brought forward with such authority, the Seigneur de Cattrina will scarcely care to refuse your challenge if you can show that you have good cause for quarrel against him, since in such affairs the Venetians are punctilious.

But now tell me the tale that I may judge better." So Hugh told him all.
"A strange story and a good cause," said Sir Geoffrey when he had done.
"Only this Cattrina is dangerous.

Had he known you came to Venice, mayhap you had never lived to reach my house.