Olga approached the imperial palace, with a very splendid suite composed of nobles of her court, of ladies of distinction, and of the Russian embassadors and merchants residing at Constantinople.

The emperor, with a corresponding suite of splendor, met the Russian queen at a short distance from the palace, and conducted her, with her retinue, to the apartments arranged for their entertainment.

It was the 9th of September, 955.

In the great banqueting hall of the palace there was a magnificent feast prepared.

The guests were regaled with richest music.