Jezebel.
Will you choose three men
Here in the palace, then, as witnesses?
Naboth.
I have a witness, stronger than your three,
Already present, woman of false gods.
Ashobal.
Do not misname the person of your Queen.
You will lose all by rudeness. You have heard
That our great Queen demands to bargain with you,
But means no harm to you, nor to your friends.
Jezebel.
Thank you, Ashobal. (Then to Naboth)
May we now proceed?
Naboth.
I have not yet agreed to treat with you.