However , Imre permits Cathan to save just one of the peasants , forcing him to personally choose from among the doomed commoners .
Although a close friend of the king , Cathan is unable to persuade Imre to revoke his decree .
Imre permits Cathan to save just one of the peasants , forcing Imre to personally choose from among the doomed commoners .
Although a close friend of the king , Cathan is unable to persuade Imre to revoke his decree .