In 1393, the fief was transferred to Artale II Alagona. He controlled the fief until 1396, after which King Martin I once again gave the islands back to Guglielmo Riamondo Moncada. Apparently the populations of Malta and Gozo, along with the nobility, were divided on the question on who should be Marquis of Malta. This led to widespread violence throughout both islands, especially after Moncada lost the favour in Sicily. He finally lost Malta in 1397. Artale II Alagona held to the Castrum Maris until 1398.