RALPH:  Hamlet and Horatio have arrived at Elsinore castle and need to decide how best to confront King Claudius.

SARAH:  While Hamlet is bringing Horatio up to date on the events that have transpired since he was packed off to England, he receives an intriguing invitation.

RALPH:  One of the King’s courtiers, Osric, tells Hamlet that the King wants him to fight Laertes in a friendly duel, and that the King has bet Laertes that Hamlet will win.

SARAH:  Horatio thinks it sounds like a trap and tries to dissuade Hamlet, but Hamlet agrees to do it anyway.