There will be a scuffle at the banquet—
That is all.
King Dodon
(tranquilly, in a caressing tone).
Let us kiss each other—
To drive away the evil omen!
(Dodon tries to embrace and kiss The Queen. She, with anger and aversion, pushes him away.)
Queen of Shemakhan.
May thou perish, wicked monster!
And thy people!
How can the earth endure such as you?