Murder occurs at the feast. Murder occurs during the feast. Attendance by influential persons is mentioned. King is beheaded. John is beheaded.
Mistress plays active role in beheading.
Victim's head is in contact with tableware King's head lands among the mixing bowls. John's head is placed on a platter. Daughter of a king 1 is killed at beheading. Daughter of king's mistress carries John's head. Author uses murder to signal danger faced by hero.