Meanwhile, a Maniot force consisting of 3,000 men and 2,000 women had mustered in the hills above the town of Parasyros, which were known as Trikefali, and had fortified themselves. Osman, meanwhile, had advanced with his army to Agio Pigada (a plain that lay between Parasyros and Skoutari) and from there sent envoys demanding the surrender of the Maniots. However, the Maniots were hesitant in sending envoys back because if the answer was negative, Osman would have the envoys executed.
