 The Pisans refused to allow William, a citizen of theirs, to appear in a foreign court on civil charges against another Pisan citizen.When Barison II of Gallura died in 1203, he left his "giudicato" under the protection of Pope Innocent, who wrote a letter to Biagio, Archbishop of Torres, charging him with assuring a smooth succession in Gallura, which meant arranging a marriage for the young Elena.The prospect of interference from William of Cagliari, Comita of Logudoro, and Hugh and Peter of Arborea was great.