Oh no, King Hildebrand, I am no snob!
Hilde. But hang it, man, the contract that we signed
Some twenty years ago—
Gama.Why, here’s good news!
(to Court) At last your king is going to redeem
His lengthy list of broken promises—
And very properly, as wise men should,
Begin at the beginning!
Hilde.Stop that tongue,
Or you shall lose the monkey head that holds it!