The Tsar appreciated the bearded man’s honesty. The bearded man confessed the truth to the Tsar and stated the reason of his hatredhim. The bearded man was brave enough to accept the truth and this quality of the man impressed the Tsar. For this reason the Tsar forgave the bearded man in spite of his attempt to kill him. The bearded man wanted to serve as a slave of the Tsar but the Tsar offered his friendship.