HINZE.
As long as matters have gone thus far (taking Gottlieb by the hand) you must first walk through the fire here and then through the water there.
GOTTLIEB (walks through fire and water to the sound of flute and drum.)
HINZE.
You have stood the test; now, my prince, you are altogether worthy of the government.
GOTTLIEB.
Governing, Hinze, is a curious matter.
KING.
Accept, now, the hand of my daughter.