After the rioting, all the gardens and markets in the city were filled with gifts from the late King Lear to the princess, and the prince had to search for them. He brought them to the palace, hoping that they would help him. He tells the men that he is sorry that they were so frightened, but that they must have been too scared to speak to him on their behalf. He gives them a hand cream made from fruit, which will protect their hands. The prince tells them that he still wants to know what they need from him, and that he has bargaining power over the princess. She may look beautiful, but she is still territorial. The banquet is nearing completion, and he suggests that the two lovers find a place to build their nest. He warns them that the palace is full of "plots and conspiracies" and that they should keep their true thoughts to themselves.