 Vladimirescu presented himself as a "caretaker" of the state—one elected by the people to review the "awful tyranny" of boyars, but without toppling the regime.A boyars' delegation, led by "Vornic" Nicolae Văcărescu, traveled to Vladimirescu's camp on February 11.It asked of the Pandurs that they refrain from marching on Bucharest, and appealed to their patriotic sentiments.