First Questioner: They spoke at last, but they would not answer the question. They would not confess.

King: What said they at last?

First Questioner: O, the King's Majesty, they but spake idly.

King: What said they?

First Questioner: O, the King's Majesty, they said nought fitting.

King: They muttered so that no man heard them clearly?

First Questioner: They spake. But it was not fitting.

King: Did they speak of small things happening long ago?

First Questioner: O, the King's Majesty, it was not fitting.

King: What said they? Speak!