Nin. And for your brother, hear our royal word.
We make him governor of Nineveh!
Sem. (In alarm) No! no!
Nin. ’Tis done! Go, Vassin, bring the keys!
(Exit Vassin, right front)
And wear this ring, my general!
Khos. My lord,
I could not undertake—
Nin. You shall!—The queen
Will charge you with all duties.
Sem. No! I will not!
Nin. Ay, ay! We know we please you ’gainst your word
And not your will.
Sem. He is too young, my lord!