Final answer:
The King tells Buddha that Anna is unworthy of his interest because he believes Anna is obstructing the visit of the king of the country of Melaka.
Step-by-step explanation:
At the end of the first act, the King asks for Buddha's blessing on their plans for the visit of the British. The King tells Buddha that Anna is unworthy of his interest because he believes Anna is obstructing the avenues and starting strife with neighboring states. The King believes that Anna's actions of obstructing the visit of the king of the country of Melaka go against his will of looking on all equally and maintaining good relations with neighboring states.