He sought out his kinsman the Marquess of Montferrat, a heavy Italian, who gave him very little comfort.

All he could suggest was that his 'good cousin' would do better to help him to the certain throne of Jerusalem.

'What do you want with more than one king in a family ?' asked the Marquess.

Saint-Pol grew rather dry as he assured him that one king would suffice, and that Anjou was nearer than Jerusalem.

He went on to hint at various strange speculations rife concerning the history of Madame Alois.