Simon gave the letter to Aleksandre.The prince put the cut head inside the box full of honey and sealed it thoroughly.He wrapped the box with red velvet cloth.Then,he went downstairs.When he came out from the fortress,he saw 2 wardens in front of the entrance gate and 2 in the yard.He called the ones who were in the yard.The king's bodyguards immediately went to the prince:
-What's the matter,your highness?
-My father has urgent task for you.I have just beheaded that Ottoman bodyguard according to the order of my father.The sultan's warden's head is inside the brown box which is covered with this red velvet.So,briefly,the king orders you to deliver this box to Istanbul.Be extremely vigilant on your way towards the Ottoman capital.When you get to see the sultan and show this,you might get assassinated by his command.You may won't be able to serve your king anymore.
-It does matter at all,if we will have get killed by the time we meet the sultan.Our master is only king Simon.We only serve him since we are Georgians and his subjects.We will depart at once.Please,give us this,your highness.
Aleksandre gave the box to one of the wardens.The other opened the gate and then prepared the horses.Soon,both of them got on their horses and rode as quickly as possible.
In 3 weeks,they arrived Istanbul.They asked several commoners where was the sultan's palace located.Most of them didn't know,except the last one who indicated them the way towards the palace called Topkapi.They followed that man's indications and found that very palace.The king's wardens got off their horses and bound them on the big tree.As soon as they approached the palace entrance,2 janissaries stood in their way with the spears.
-Who the hell are you two?-Asked one of the janissaries.
-I didn't anticipate any shred of politeness and respect from an Ottoman janissary anyway.You are all savages.
-What have you just said?
-Whatever you have heard!We are here to deliver this to your sultan from our king Simon.
-I will go inside and report to the sultan.If he allows you to enter,I will tell you.Wait for me,here.-Said the second janissary and opened the gate.