The able and forceful empress Euphrosyne tried in vain to sustain his credit and his court; Vatatzes, the favourite instrument in her attempts at reform, was assassinated by the emperor's orders.
A capaz e activa emperatriz Eufrosina Ducas Camaterina intentou en balde manter o seu crédito e a súa corte; pero Vatatzes, o instrumento favorito dos seus intentos de reforma, foi asasinado por orde do propio emperador.