Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace.

And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.

and if not so--he being yet a long way off--having sent an embassy, he doth ask the things for peace.

and if not, while he is yet far off, having sent an embassy, he asks for terms of peace.