By all means! Let Heralds be sent forth north, south, east and west, inviting them! What about the godfather?
The Chancellor.
Some neighbouring potentate. Some reigning monarch!
The King.
[Demurring.] Um-m-m! They’re all so uneducated! They only talk foreign languages. And I never can feel sociable with people through an interpreter!
The Queen.
My dear, I have a suggestion. I know you’ll think it odd, but why not that dear, delightful frog who brought me the joyful news?
The King.
Hm! A frog for godfather. Is that ever done, my Lord High Chancellor?