"I…"
Giovanni really wanted give himself a pat on the chest and promise George Sphrantzes that this man would definitely not betray against them, but he too found himself having difficulties giving that promise, as he suddenly found out that he has not seen that commander watching over the garrison of the Golden Horn for a year already.
"What?" George asked. "You want to promise me that this man would definitely not jump abroad to another ship? Because he was one of your faithful followers back then in your band of mercenaries? I have told you before my son, that no one can escape from the inevitable washing of time turning one into a completely different person, especially on this sinful piece of land that everything, including things like loyalty, safety and even virginity, can be lost to someone else with just a price tag on its head, especially for your mercenaries fighting and waging wars for the sake of money."
Giovanni remained silent.