Take train to Philippopolis, and from there go on horseback and with ox wagons for a tour of the Rhodope mountains.
He even marched to Philippopolis, whence he sent a message that he would arrive at Adrianople within eight days.
At first the uprising attracted little attention; it had occurred down in southern Rumania, not far from Philippopolis.
As they approached Philippopolis they were all made to wash at a stream.
The revolution took place without bloodshed, and a few days later Prince Alexander entered Philippopolis amid immense enthusiasm.