Otto Kruger: The King (segment "The Singing Bone")
Quotes
-
The King : I have discovered a new musical instrument which I thought might amuse you.
Ludwig : As ruler of half your kingdom, I think it my duty to tell you that I simply loathe music.
The King : [pointedly] As ruler of the other half, I suspect that you may change your mind. Shepherd, would you play us a tune?
Voice of Flute : [the Shepherd plays and this song is heard] O King, pray listen to my tale./ I sleep beneath the tree./ My master Ludwig raised his sword/ And drove it into me./ I'll never walk the earth again/ Or hear a bird or plant a seed/ Till the man who slew me says he's sorry for the deed.
The King : [angrily] Well, Sir Ludwig?
