Although he was no longer free to travel, due to his religious status, he would frequently consult with merchants of the city upon their return from overseas voyages.
Olgugi et sel ajal ei saanud ta oma religioosse staatuse tõttu enam vabalt reisida, pidas ta sageli linna kaupmeestega nõu pärast seda, kui viimased olid ülemerereisidelt naasnud.