Seeing the danger before him, the man fled quickly through the terrace and ran into the royal garden. However, he did not escape far. Five or six men pursued him closely and soon caught up with him. They seized him by the collar and were ready at once to cut his throat. His life would have ended there, had he not pleaded earnestly for one final request.
With trembling voice, he begged them to allow him to throw himself at the feet of the Sultan before he died. Moved by his desperate entreaty, they granted him this small mercy. Dragging him back, they brought him before the young King Private Tour Ephesus.
A Last Attempt for Mercy
When he stood before the Sultan, the man presented a seal and a key to the secret treasury, hoping this act would win compassion. He then began to speak, trying to defend himself and beg for his life. But before he could finish even a few words, fate overtook him.
A bold and fierce young Baltagee, named Jalch-Leferli, stepped forward without hesitation. Raising his axe, he struck the man forcefully on the head, splitting it in two. At the sight of this first blow, the others rushed in. With their scimitars, they attacked him together and cut his body to pieces.
Fear Spreads Through the Chamber
Blood and fragments of flesh were thrown across the rich carpets of the chamber. This terrible sight filled many with fear, especially those who had secretly supported the Old Queen and her conspiracy. They now realized how dangerous their position truly was.
The Young King’s Reaction
The young Sultan, unaware of the loyal intentions of his servants, was deeply shaken by the violence. Still tender in heart and unused to such cruelty, he began to cry at the sight of the bloodshed. In fear, he clung tightly to the Selihtar, who held him protectively in his arms.
After the body was removed from his sight, the attendants spoke gently to the King. They told him that what had happened was a sacrifice made out of love and loyalty for his safety. Comforted by these words, the child’s tears soon stopped.
Arrival of High Officials
During this time, several important figures entered the Hazoda, or Presence Chamber. Among them were the newly appointed Mufti, Kenan Pasha, one of the Viziers of the Council, and Balyzade Efendi, a former Chief Justice known to support the Spahis faction. Their arrival marked the next stage in the unfolding struggle for power within the court.