The envoys invited Niccolò and Maffeo to accompany them, since, recounted Marco, the Great Khan had never met any “Latins ” ​ — likely meaning southern Europeans — ​ and would be pleased to speak with them.
Rombongan tersebut mengajak Niccolò dan Maffeo, karena, menurut Marco, Khan Agung belum pernah melihat orang ” Latin ” ​ — mungkin maksudnya orang Eropa Selatan ​ — ​ sehingga ia diperkirakan akan senang berbicara dengan mereka.