He therefore solicited and obtained the hand of Kamco, daughter of a bey of Conitza.

This marriage attached him by the ties of relationship to the principal families of the province, among others to Kourd Pacha, Vizier of Serat, who was descended from the illustrious race of Scander Beg.

After a few years, Veli had by his new wife a son named Ali, the subject of this history, and a daughter named Chainitza.
In spite of his intentions to reform, Veli could not entirely give up his old habits.

Although his fortune placed him altogether above small gains and losses, he continued to amuse himself by raiding from time to time sheep, goats, and other perquisites, probably to keep his hand in.

This innocent exercise of his taste was not to the fancy of his neighbours, and brawls and fights recommenced in fine style.