In 1304, he also occupied Samos and Cos, which were almost completely depopulated, and the emperor conceded him sovereignty over those islands and Chios for two years, under Byzantine suzerainty.
En 1304, tamén ocupou Samos e Cos, que estaban case completamente despoboadas, e o emperador concedeulle a soberanía sobre esas illas e Quíos durante dous anos, baixo a soberanía bizantina.