Michael and Basiliskianos were insensibly drunk following a banquet at the palace of Anthimos when Basil, with a small group of companions (including his father Bardas, brother Marinos, and cousin Ayleon), gained entry.
Mikhael dan Basiliskianos tidak peka mabuk setelah pesta di istana Anthimos ketika Basileios, dengan sekelompok kecil sahabat (termasuk ayahandanya Bardas, saudara Marinos, dan sepupu Ayleon), memperoleh izin masuk.