Forgetting our exalted rank.
King Dodon
(in fear).
’Tis true I have not danced from childhood.
Queen of Shemakhan.
Well! Be once more a child.
King Dodon
(gloomily).
I am not going to dance in the presence of people.
Queen of Shemakhan.
Then, Polkan must be with me.
Here, Polkan! Come hither, my friend!