Summary: The crown should have been yours. You (the listener) are the elder brother, it's your birthright, it should be you on the throne! But your late father passed his crown on to your younger brother (the speaker). He is King, and you are still just a Prince. That is why you attempted to cut his reign short. But you failed, and you are certain your fate has been decided. However, your brother-turned-King is generous. He is offering you a way to avoid your otherwise inevitable execution. Will you accept your proper place, foolish elder brother?