The next morning, the king summons the young prince to the capital to report on his exploits. The prince tells his father that he has done a great service to the nation, and that he will reward him for his efforts. The king promises to reward the prince for his heroism at the next morning's assembly. The young prince is eager to see his sister, but he is afraid that he must stay at the palace for the night. He plans to visit his grandmother and then go to see the king's birthday celebration. He tells the king that he wants to be the best man for his sister because she has done so much for him, and he fears that if he meets her, she will kill him.