The account of Theophanes Continuatus on Thomas's revolt states that in this time, "the servant raised his hand against his master, the soldier against his officer, the captain against his general".
Kisah Theophanes Continuatus tentang pemberontakan Tomaž menyatakan bahwa saat ini, "pelayan itu mengangkat tangannya terhadap tuannya, prajurit melawan perwira, kapten melawan jenderalnya".