During the King’s following speech, servants come in with table, etc., which they set down, and go out.
K. He must not die, since only by his life
I can save Almeh: and ’tis not too late.
The sight of food will tempt, the taste restore him:
He will yield. I have here too what will move him,
This letter; were he built of Atlas stone,
For Almeh’s sake he must relent. I know,
I see what must be done. I can consent:
For such alliance with an ancient foe
Is honourable. Peace between the realms,