How we cite our quotes: Act.Line
Quote #4
I don't have to stop anything. If they want to throw themselves off the top of a cliff or poison themselves for the sake of some barbaric custom what is that to me? If it were ritual murder or something like that I'd be duty bound to do something. I can't keep an eye on all the potential suicides in this province. And as for that man—believe me, it's good riddance. (2.128)
At first, Simon is less concerned about the Elesin situation when he learns that it's a suicide rather than a murder. However, as his wife correctly predicts, he does end up interfering to prevent problems from happening when the Prince is around.
Quote #5
JOSEPH: No master. He will not kill anybody and no one will kill him. He will simply die.
JANE: But why Joseph?
JOSEPH: It is native law and custom. The King die last month. Tonight is his burial. But before they can bury him, the Elesin must die so as to accompany him to heaven. (2.66-68)
So the Pilkingses (and we) can understand what's happening, Joseph gives us the rundown on the significance of the ritual Elesin is preparing for.