 Michael briefly reconciled with Basta, but was eventually assassinated by the latter at Câmpia Turzii, in September 1601.Marcu split with Michael's family and rallied with Basta, joining his quarters at Făgăraș Citadel.Basta's letters confirm his presence there on September 5, and also note that a delegation of Wallachian boyars wanted Marcu to become their Prince.