Translations
The king was deeply distressed, yet because of his oath and the eyes of his dinner guests upon him, he ordered it to be done.
And the king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests he commanded it to be given.
And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.
The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

