King: Neither have I ordered that his head be sent back to Eng-Bathai.
Ambassador: Alas, for so rare a wine.
[He pours it away.
King: I have banished him and he is safe. I have neither obeyed nor disobeyed.
Ambassador: The Emperor therefore bids you choose the gift that he honours himself by sending to your Court.
[He signs. Enter a massive Nubian with two cups.
The Emperor bids you drink one of these cups.
[The huge Nubian moves up close to the King holding up the two cups on a tray.
[The Politician slinks off. Exit L.
King: The cups are strangely alike.