>You are right, I suspect, but I think there is a logical flaw in this problem. It seems impossible to me that a lie can be foretold. IOW, how can you lie (or tell the truth) about an event that hasn't occurred? And after it's happened, well, then, it's too late...
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>>Tell the king: "I will be thrown to the alligators" (?)

I agree and suspect that the problem could be rephrased for clarity... or just to fit the answer.(!)

OTOH, if these events occured on real life, I suspect Ned would *still* be on that island. 8^)