ABSTRACT
The peace talks with the Venetians were held with the mediation of France. The responsibility was conferred upon the Grand Vizier Lutfi Pasha. In the Chronicle that he composed about his activities, he reports, concerning the conclusion of the negotiations, that Venice had the obligation to cede the two castles she still held in the Morea, Nauplion (Anaboli) and Monemvasia (Manavasiya) and to pay 200 thousand ducats. Intentionally perhaps he does not mention the correct sum for the indemnities, which was 300 thousand ducats, and omits of course any reference to the 10 thousand ducats which he received personally. The peace treaty was signed on 2 October 1540, with only minor changes to the preliminary text that had been drawn up since July, while the terms were known since even earlier. According to them, the Venetians withdrawing from the two cities could take with them their guns, the church bells, provisions and ammunition. Officers and troops would leave, while from the inhabitants those who wished to leave could take with them all their belongings and those who wished to could stay.1
