Eudokia & Psellos told Michael VII of her impending marriage to Romanos (IV)

Summary:
There were rumours Eudokia had already chosen a new emperor, to arrive on the last day of 1067 and receive the throne on the first of 1068. In the evening of December 31, Eudokia took Michael Psellos aside, and told him in tears that the empire was in grave difficulties from barbarian attacks. Psellos, unaware of the situation, suggested careful consideration before action. Eudokia replied that this was now redundant, as Romanos Diogenes was to be crowned. When Psellos still tried to delay advice, she demanded immediate support. He asked if Michael VII, the designated sole ruler, knew of this. She replied that he had a general idea, without knowing details, and asked Psellos to go up with her to his bedroom to explain the situation. They went upstairs, Psellos feeling very agitated. She sat on Michael's bed and told him to receive Romanos as a step-father but as a subject, not a ruler, as she had bound him in writing. Michael got up, went downstairs and greeted Romanos with no change of expression. Ioannes the kaisar too expressed concern for Michael but spoke about Romanos and joined the celebrations 
Dates:
1067 December 31 
Empress Eudokia Makrembolitissa (Eudokia 1)
  • Rumours spread and she had already designated the future emperor; according to their arrangement this was the day when the man expected was due to arrive in the City; next day the imperial throne was to be assigned to him (:) τῇ βασιλίδι ὁ βασιλεύσων ἀφώριστο Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 6.1-5
  • In the evening she summoned Michael 61, took him aside and said, in tears, that he must know that imperial affairs were languishing and going downhill with wars frequently springing up and barbarian hordes ravaging all the east (:) μόνον ἀπολαβοῦσα, εἶτα δὴ καὶ δακρύουσα Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 6.5-10
  • Wth a little laugh she said that Michael 61 need not concern himself as the matter had been thought about and resolved: Romanos 4 had been thought fit to be emperor and preferred above the rest (:) ἀλλ’ οὐ δεῖ τινος, ἔφησε, φροντίδος· τὸ δὲ καὶ πεφρόντισται καὶ διώρισται Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 6.15-18
  • Michael 61 stood fixed on hearing her plans, not knowing what would become of him; he said he would join in the buisness next day; but she asked him to do so at once (:) μή μοι τὴν αὔριον ... ἀλλ’ αὐτίκα μοι κοινώνει τῆς πράξεως Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 7.1-4
  • Michael 61 asked her if Michael 7, who was expected to be sole ruler, knew what had happened; she said he was not wholly ignorant but did not know exactly; she suggested they go to him together and explain: he was asleep upstairs (:) παντάπασι μὲν οὐκ ἀγνοεῖ, ἔφησε, τὸ δρώμενον, τὸ δὲ ἀκριβὲς οὐκ οἶδε τοῦ πράγματος Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 7.4-11
  • She sat on Michael 7's bed and told him to rise up and welcome Romanos 4, not as ruler in place of a father but in submission, as she had bound Romanos to this in writing (:) ἀνίστασο, ἔφη, ... καὶ δέξαι τὸν πατρωόν, ἀντὶ πατρὸς οὐκ ἄρχοντα, ἀλλ’ ὑπείκοντα Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 8.4-7
  • Michael 7 got up at once, not looking at Michael 61, and with her came down from the bedroom and saw Romanos 4; without change of manner or look he embraced him as his partner in rule and good cheer (:) ἅμα δὲ τῇ μητρὶ τοῦ δωματίου ἐν ᾧ ὕπνωττε κατελθὼν Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 8.7-12
Ioannes Doukas, kaisar (Ioannes 62)
  • When summoned he showed his intelligence, expressing due concern for Michael 7 and speaking some words on behalf of Romanos 4; he joined the emperors in celebration, virtually singing the wedding hymn and taking his fill from the cup (:) τὴν σύνεσιν τότε μάλιστα ἐπιδείκνυται Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 9.1-7
Emperor Michael VII Doukas (Michael 7)
  • Michael 61 asked Eudokia 1 if Michael, who was expected to be sole ruler, knew what had happened; she said he was not wholly ignorant but did not know exactly; she suggested they go to him together and explain: he was asleep upstairs (:) ὃς δὴ καὶ ἐπίδοξος ἦν μοναρχεῖν Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 7.4-11
  • Eudokia 1 sat on his bed and told him to rise up and welcome Romanos 4, not as ruler in place of a father but in submission, as she had bound Romanos to this in writing (:) ἀνίστασο, ἔφη ... καὶ δέξαι τὸν πατρωόν, ἀντὶ πατρὸς οὐκ ἄρχοντα, ἀλλ’ ὑπείκοντα Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 8.4-6
  • He got up at once, not looking at Michael 61 who did not know his thoughts; with Eudokia 1 he came down from the bedroom and saw Romanos 4; without change of manner or look he embraced him as his partner in rule and good cheer (:) μηδὲν διαλλάξας μήτε τῆς ψυχῆς μήτε τοῦ χρώματος Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 8.7-12
  • When summoned Ioannes 62 showed his intelligence, expressing due concern for Michael and speaking some words on behalf of Romanos 4; then he joined the emperors in celebration (:) τοῦ ἀνεψιοῦ καὶ βασιλέως φροντίσας ὅσα εἰκός Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 9.1-7
Michael Psellos (named Konstantinos till tonsure in 1054) (Michael 61)
  • In the evening Eudokia 1 summoned him, took him aside and said, in tears, that he must know that imperial affairs were languishing and going downhill with wars frequently springing up and barbarian hordes ravaging all the east (:) ἐσπέρας δέ με προσκαλεσαμένη ἡ βασιλίς Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 6.5-10
  • Not knowing what had happened and that that the future emperor stood at the doors of the palace, he said that the matter was not easily resolved but required thought and consideration: One should propose today and listen tomorrow (:) οὐ τῶν προχείρων τὸ πρᾶγμα ... ἀλλὰ τῶν βουλῆς δεομένων καὶ σκέψεως Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 6.10-14
  • Wth a little laugh Eudokia 1 said that he need not concern himself as the matter had been thought about and resolved: Romanos 4 had been chosen to be emperor and preferred above the rest (:) ἀλλ’ οὐ δεῖ τινος, ἔφησε, φροντίδος· τὸ δὲ καὶ πεφρόντισται καὶ διώρισται Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 6.15-18
  • He stood transfixed on hearing Eudokia 1's plans, not knowing what would become of him; he said he would join in the buisness next day; but she asked him to do so at once (:) αὔριον, ἔφησα, κοινωνὸς τοῦ πράγματος καὶ αὐτὸς ἔσομαι Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 7.1-4
  • He asked Eudokia 1 if Michael 7, who was expected to be sole ruler, knew what had happened; she said he was not wholly ignorant but did not know exactly; she suggested they go to Michael together and explain: he was asleep upstairs (:) παντάπασι μὲν οὐκ ἀγνοεῖ, ἔφησε, τὸ δρώμενον, τὸ δὲ ἀκριβὲς οὐκ οἶδε τοῦ πράγματος Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 7.4-11
  • He and Eudokia 1 went upstairs (to Michael 7); he did not know what she was feeling, but he was agitated and trembling suddenly shook his bones (:) ἐγὼ δὲ ἐτεταράγμην καὶ μοί τις κλόνος ἐξαπιναίως διέσεισε τὰ ὀστᾶ Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 8.1-3
  • Michael 7 got up at once without looking at him, thinking thoughts Psellos could not imagine (:) ἐμὲ μὲν οὐκ ὑπεβλέψατο οὐκ οἶδ’ ὅ τι ἐνθυμηθείς Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 8.7-8
Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes (Romanos 4)
  • Wth a little laugh Eudokia 1 told Michael 61 that he had been thought fit to be emperor and preferred above the rest (:) ὁ γὰρ τοῦ Διογένους υἱὸς Ῥωμανὸς τὸ βασιλεύειν ἠξίωται καὶ τῶν ἄλλων προκέκριται Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 6.15-18
  • Eudokia 1 sat on Michael 7's bed, and told him to get up and welcome Romanos, not as ruler in place of a father but in submission, as she had bound him to this in writing (:) τοιοῦτον γάρ σοι τοῦτον ἐν γράμμασιν ἡ μήτηρ ἐδέσμησεν Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 8.4-7
  • Michael 7 got up at once, not looking at Michael 61 ...; with Eudokia 1 Michael came down from the bedroom and saw Romanos; without change of manner or look he embraced him as his partner in rule and good cheer (:) ἀσπασάμενος, κοινωνὸς αὐτῷ καὶ τῆς βασιλείας καὶ τῆς εὐθυμίας καθίσταται Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 8.7-12
  • When summoned Ioannes 62 showed his intelligence, expressing due concern for Michael 7 and speaking some words on Romanos' behalf; then he joined the emperors in celebration (:) τινας φωνὰς ὑπὲρ ἐκείνου ἀφείς Psellos: Chronographia VIIb 9.1-7