The confrontation between the two kings appears to place the Lamanite king in the superior position. Limhi is appeasing the Lamanite king. While there are mitigating circumstances such as a large army amassing against the Limhites, it is still an unusual modern situation for the captive to have the superior bargaining position. This comes because there is a recognition that there was a legitimate presumption on the part of the Lamanites that the oath had been broken. We should also note that the oath that was breached will be healed by yet another oath that the Lamanite king makes to Limhi.