He only does what Ichtharion and Ludibras persuade him. He does not
listen to the Queen.

2nd Sentry:

The Queen is mad.

1st Sentry:

She is not mad but she has a curious sickness, she is always frightened
though there is nothing to fear.

2nd Sentry:

That would be a dreadful sickness; one would fear that the roof might
fall on one from above or the earth break in pieces beneath. I would
rather be mad than to fear things like that.

1st Sentry: [looking straight before him]

Hush.

[Enter King and retinue. He sits on the throne. Enter from
other side Ichtharion, Ludibras, and Harpagas, each with his
wife beside him, hand in hand. Each couple bows before the
King, still hand in hand; then they seat themselves. The King
nods once to each couple.]

King: [To Tharmia]