JORAM.
You would not.

AHAB.
If I did, what then?

JORAM.
Your Majesty has too good a memory.

AHAB.
What do you mean by that, boy?

JORAM.
Sir, your father only came to the crown because a former King ignored men’s feelings. King Nadab ignored his subjects’ feelings. What happened to him? King Elah did. What happened to him? King Zimri did. What happened to him? Men now living saw all these Kings, and what came to them? The crown is granted on certain terms, according with the Life of this Race. My father, I beseech you, think what this Race asks.

AHAB.
I never cease to think it. Leave us.

                                                          [_Exit_ JORAM.

You heard what he said?

JEZEBEL.
Yes.

AHAB.
They want me to put you aside.

JEZEBEL.
Yes, Ahab.

AHAB.
What urged you to prosecute Naboth at such a time?

JEZEBEL.
Someone had to act.

AHAB.

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