Very well, very good.

But permit princes likewise to do as they shall think best for the security of their state, provided it does you no injury.

Among us princes we are not wont to make such long orations as you do, but you ought to be content with the few words that we bestow upon you, and make yourself quiet thereby.
"If I ever do anything for you again, I choose to be treated more honourably.

I shall therefore appoint some personages of my council to communicate with you.

And in the first place I choose to hear and see for myself what has taken place already, and have satisfaction about that, before I make any reply to what you have said to me as to greater assistance.