Joram.
Sire, I would that the prince, my brother, might have had this task.
Jezebel.
I, too, wish that, my son. Is not banishment enough, then? Do they ask for my death?
Joram.
Sir, those are their feelings.
Ahab.
They hate my Queen and wish her gone?
Joram.
Sir, truth cannot be hidden from you.