“But king or not, what does it matter? In this world we are all equal, for we have all been created by God. Listen, my dear marionette. Come here. As we are to travel such a long distance together, we should be friends. Are you willing to be my friend?”
These pleasing words made Pinocchio see how stupid and how rude he had been.
“Think of it! A fish (oh, no, I mean a sea animal) giving me lessons in politeness!” Then turning to the dolphin, he said, “Yes, we shall be friends. What is your name?”
“Marsovino. And yours?”
“Pinocchio.”
“A beautiful name. Come, shake hands.”
“Very willingly,” replied Pinocchio.
The good little animal stuck one of his fore fins out of the water for Pinocchio to shake.
“And what is the tutor’s name?” said the boy of wood to the boy of the sea.
“The tutor is a dolphin of the Tursio family, but I call him father. Is it true that you are coming with us on our travels?”