The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 · Chapter 26
Kúblái Appoints the Polos Envoys to the Pope
Pleased by their account of Latin customs, Kúblái sends the Polo brothers and Baron Cogatal to the Pope with letters requesting 100 Christian scholars and oil from the Holy Sepulchre.
Outcome
The mission begins the Polos’ long return journey and establishes their role as imperial ambassadors.
Who was there
Where
- Great Kaan’s Court