"Their labor built Pisa. If they turn their backs on us, then we'll be the ones with nothing. That's what Great-Grandfather wrote in the family precepts! Bastard!" Rolando roared.
"It doesn't matter. Soon, Pisa will belong entirely to the Lanfranchi. Our father reached an agreement with the Emperor long ago. The Emperor is about to cross the Alps, and his army will destroy every stumbling block that stands in the way of the Lanfranchi family!
Especially that Simone Scalas. I'll have the Emperor's soldiers tear his mouth to shreds!" Giacomo said, looking exceptionally smug.
"Bullshit! Once that army enters the city, they're bound to burn, kill, and plunder! Giacomo! You liar! You traitor! You've brought shame upon the Lanfranchi family!"
"Don't be a fool, Rolando. One has to learn to assess the situation.
