In order to save appearances, the pacha was compelled to allow them to ask for the pardon of the criminal whom he dared not punish.
This incident showed him that his authority was no longer paramount, and he began to doubt the fidelity of his soldiers.

The arrival of the Ottoman fleet further enlightened him to his true position.

Mussulman and Christian alike, all the inhabitants of Northern Albania, who had hitherto concealed their disaffection under an exaggerated semblance of devotion, now hastened to make their submission to the sultan.

The Turks, continuing their success, laid siege to Parga, which was held by Mehemet, Veli's eldest son.

He was prepared to make a good defence, but was betrayed by his troops, who opened the gates of the town, and he was compelled to surrender at discretion.