Michael was able to sidestep an outright declaration of submission by offering the hand of his eldest daughter to the Emperor's brother, Eustace, and a third of his lands as her dowry.
Mikhael mampu menghindari deklarasi langsung dengan menyerahkan tangan putri sulungnya kepada saudara laki-laki Kaisar, Eustace, dan sepertiga dari tanahnya sebagai mas kawinnya.