You have refused it, Seanchan?

SEANCHAN.

We have refused it.

KING.

I have been patient, though I am a king,

And have the means to force you. But that’s ended,

And I am but a king, and you a subject.

Nobles and courtiers, bring the poets hither;

[Enter COURT LADIES, MONK, SOLDIER, CHAMBERLAIN, and COURTIERS with PUPILS, who have halters round their necks.

For you can have your way. I that was man,