A messenger, with news. And who are you?
Rose-Flower.
She is your Queen, so speak with reverence.
Pashur.
A Queen! God spare us: soldiers own no Queen.
But you shall hear my story, Queen or no.
Rose-Flower.
Is the King dead? Speak! Is King Ahab dead?
Pashur.
Learn to respect a royal messenger.
Ay, it has been a hot day’s work to-day.
Jezebel.