After receiving Carlo's clear stance, the Portuguese Government breathed a sigh of relief; at least Portugal would not find itself in the worst predicament.
Even if they are ultimately forced by the British Government to abandon the merger of the East and West Africa Colony, the British must offer compensation, unless they are willing to let Portugal fall into Spain's embrace.
Although the support of Spaniards provided some confidence, the Portuguese Government was also prepared for a final concession.
After all, the enemy they face is the British Empire, undoubtedly the strongest nation of this era.
Just as the Portuguese were planning to reopen negotiations with the British, seeking compensation through concession, news about the British Empire issuing an ultimatum to the Portuguese Government leaked within Portugal.
The news was reported by a newspaper of low popularity, with a pitiful daily circulation of only about a thousand copies, barely making ends meet.
