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?