B020_Hamlet13.txt

The Tragedy of Hamlet It will be impolite if I do not attend. Besides, I have confidence. Don't worry about what he can do to me. According to their tradition, the competitors use blunt swords during the sword contest. Hamlet hoped to rebuild the friendship with Laertes, so he just chose any sword. At beginning, Laertes hesitated and took a blunt sword. But his hatred overcame his goodwill. He changed his choice of sword to the one sharp and poisonous. The queen and many officers attended to see the contest. At that time, King Claudius announced, "If Hamlet wins the first or second attack, or if he is superior on the third attack, I will order you to fire the cannons in the castle to celebrate it. In addition, I will give Hamlet a very big pearl put in a wine glass." The queen saw that the king treated Hamlet so well. She thought that they could reconcile themselves, and she was very happy.