Cock-a-doodle-do! Beware!
King Dodon
(plaintively).
The golden cock is flapping its wings not in vain;
A dangerous journey is before us.
Now, old man, we shall arise quickly
And go to help our children.
(He gets ready without any animation.)
Where is my helmet? Bring my armour.
(The servants quickly fetch the dusty and rusty arms and invest Dodon.)
My armour is too tight!