Which king? I need more info so I can explain
The downfall... then the resolution
Answer:
The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader. The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known. There are certain situations in which a noun takes no article.
Explanation:
The participle phrase is "hearing the footsteps of its owner".
