Tho’I shall see him not when he doth come,
Not the less will he come; for so he saith.
K. Thou wilt not eat and live?
Fer.I thank thee, sire.
K. (to attendants). Set the prince in the chair, and all go out;
And send the guard within.
[They obey. As they go out they take with them the sentinel from the pit gate. From this point the stage gradually begins to darken to end of act.
Now, prince, we are left alone, eat what I give thee.
[Puts food towards him.
Fer. Why should I eat?