 Bernard's swift response to the murder of Abbo may have been designed to strengthen his authority in the territory of Viscount Amalvi and show who was the real protector of La Réole, for there is other evidence of challenges to Bernard's authority over the monasteries of Gascony.The ruling family of Montaner annexed the in 1009 and installed one of their own as abbot.By 1010, the head of the family Odon-Doat, had appropriated for himself the title of viscount.