The new king, almost to prove the legitimacy of his descent, is preparing to perjure himself; and, in order to qualify himself for the task of forswearing himself, he must first swear.
Garibaldi cynically predicts the new king will follow a pattern of deceit, implying that swearing an oath is merely a prelude to breaking it.
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