As a symbol of his sincerity for peace with us, shouldn't he cut off his own head and hand it over?
As a symbol of his sincerity for peace with us, shouldn't he cut off his own head and hand it over?
PISH-TUSH. Even if you only succeeded in cutting it half off, that would be something.
POOH-BAH. It would be taken as an earnest of your desire to comply with the Imperial will.
KO-KO. No. Pardon me, but there I am adamant. As official Headsman, my reputation is at stake, and I can't consent to embark on a professional operation unless I see my way to a successful result.
POOH-BAH. This professional conscientiousness is highly creditable to you, but it places us in a very awkward position.
KO-KO. My good sir, the awkwardness of your position is grace itself compared with that of a man engaged in the act of cutting off his own head.