The king summoned Ferko, told him the accusation, and said he would execute him unless he performed three tasks, in which case he would be exiled. His brothers suggested that he had to build a castle more beautiful than the king's. The princess was distressed by the cruelty of their act.
The monarch ordered Ferko to come before him and revealed the allegations against him. He warned Ferko that if he failed to complete three challenges, he would be executed; otherwise, he would be forced into exile. Ferko's brothers suggested that he build a castle even more magnificent than the one belonging to the king. The princess was deeply disturbed by the harshness of their actions.