Nolasco began ransoming Christian captives in 1203. After plundering Torquemada and ransoming the town of Palencia, Lasalle set off for Valladolid. They also did a brisk business in ransoming some of the captives. Both gained wealth and power by kidnapping and ransoming European nationals. The Thief can even kidnap other heroes, ransoming them for money and artifacts. He first attacked Vigo in Spain and held the place for two weeks ransoming supplies. Lucien Stiernon, followed by Varzos, places the ransoming of Alexios in 1206/7. The fox then warned the boy against ransoming anyone with the money. Douglas served as ambassador to England in 1424, during the ransoming of James I.