Editing Dragon Quest IV Transcript (section)

===Canalot, second visit===

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King Larfur: Welcome! Your name is Tom Foolery, you say? Very well, Tom Foolery. We trust that you know of Our appeal?

King Larfur: Now...make Us laugh!

King Larfur: Pray, do not tarry. We must be made to laugh!

Tom Foolery: I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint ye, Yer Highness. I've nuttin' funny I can tell ye.

King Larfur: ...?

Tom Foolery: But I've not been trav'llin' alone. I'm sure me friends'll bring a smile to yer face, even if I can't meself.

Tom Foolery: So if ye could just see yer way to handin' over the Zenithian Helm, that'd be grand.

Tom Foolery: Me friends'll be off to save the world with it, and before ye know it, ev'ryone'll be happy as Larry again, laughin' an' guffawin' all day long.

King Larfur: Hmm...

King Larfur: You speak as one who is able to read Our own mind, good sir!

King Larfur: The very reason We issued Our appeal was to lift the hearts of Our people.

King Larfur: We believed We could bring them good cheer by summoning entertainers to Our kingdom.

King Larfur: But We have thus far been thwarted in Our attempts to bring happiness to those who have lost hope.

King Larfur: Now We see clearly the path to take. Our hopes for the happiness of Our people lie in your hands!

King Larfur: Here. The Zenithian Helm is now yours.

(Character) obtains the Zenithian Helm.

Tom Foolery: Well, that's grand. Looks like I'm all done here then, doesn't it?

Tom Foolery: I think I'll go back to me trav'llin' if it's all the same to you.

Tom Foolery: Best o' luck now, Hero. I hope it all works out fer you an' yer friends. Keep smilin', eh?

Tom Foolery leaves the party.

(*): Yonder lies Canalot Castle.

(*): Am I to assume that you are here to answer King Larfur's appeal?

(*): King Larfur has promised to bestow a substantial reward upon whosoever is able to entice him to mirth.

(*): I stand guard here to prevent monsters from entering the castle.

(*): They are becoming more and more devious of late, so it's important that we guards are alert at all times.

(*): How I would love to visit the castle in the sky, Zenithia.

(*): But first one must collect all of the Zenithian Equipment. I have no hope of being able to do such a thing.

(*): People say that the Zenithian Shield was once located in Burland. But I know not where the other items are located.

(*): If you wish to meet with King Larfur, please ascend the staircase before you.

(*): Here in Canalot, there has long been talk concerning Zenithia.

(*): It seems that he who collects the Zenithian Armour, Helm, Shield and Sword earns the right to ascend to Zenithia.

(*): But the lamentable fact is that only the Zenithian Helm remains part of the Canalot royal collection.

(*): My mother often told me tales when I was younger.

(*): She told me of a castle in the clouds where the Dragon God lives.

(*): If it is true that the Dragon God resides in Zenithia, then a brave warrior must go to him and request his assistance.

(*): Right must be defended against might. The Lord of the Underworld and his monstrous minions must be stopped.

(*): Did you hear what has come to pass at Zamoksva? It seems the castle was attacked by monsters.

(*): I can well understand why King Larfur wishes to forget everything and enjoy laughter again.

(*): Why must weapons and armour be quite so heavy!?

(*): I accept that there is no choice but to endure it, though. One never knows when monsters might attack.

(*): How can this be a steel broadsword when I did not steal it!? ...Was that at all amusing, do you think?

(*): Since the monsters began appearing among us, the mood of our people has become progressively darker.

(*): This is why King Larfur was prompted to issue his appeal. He wishes to provide amusement to his subjects.

(*): There was a hilarious entertainer in the wee town I was in afore. Tom Foolery was his name.

(*): I'd say he'd soon hae His Majesty fallin' aboot the place wi' laughter. I wonder where he's got tae now.

(*): It's important to keep one's material to oneself until performing it before His Majesty. It would be regrettable if someone were to steal it.

(*): What do you call a cow that cannot give milk?

(*): An udder failure... I was hopeful this would make His Majesty laugh, but it seems the failure is not the cow's alone.

(*): There are only three kinds of people: those who can count and those who can't.

(*): Pah, not even a snigger.  Back to the drawing board then...

(*): Would you mind making way? My time has come to try to make the King laugh.

(*): Would a famous monster be called...a monstar!?

(*): How disappointing! I was sure that would bring at least a smile.

(*): King Larfur will bestow a substantial reward on whosoever entices him to mirth. I wish you luck.

King Larfur: Well, really!

King Larfur: We must ask that the queue is respected.

King Larfur: We eagerly await the day that Our people are able to laugh once more.

King Larfur: Until that day comes, We will continue Our appeal in the hope that it will provide light relief.

(*): I wonder what King Larfur can be thinking of, issuing such an extraordinary appeal.

(*): I can understand why the Princess is fretting so.

(*): I know that Father must have his reasons. And yet...

(*): I will render thanks to the Goddess when the day comes that the people of the world may laugh once more.

(*): Ah-phew...

(*): Zzzz...

(*): Zzz...

(*): Ah-phew... Laughter is the best medicine. Zzz...

(*): Ah-phew...

(*): A slime goes into a pub and says to the barman "I'm feeling blue"... No, maybe it should be "goo"...

(*): Ah-phew...

(*): His Majesty has retired for the evening.
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