“We didn't take no for an answer and...” – Prince George

We didn't take no for an answer and have, in fact, been working all night. I've done 'B'.

Really? And how far have you gotten?

Well, I had a bit of trouble with 'belching', but I think I got it sorted out in the end. [burps] Oh no! There I go again! [laughs]

You've been working on that joke for some time, haven't you, sir?

Well, yes, as a matter of fact, I have.

Since you started?

Basically.

So, in fact, you haven't done any work at all?

Not as such.

Great. Baldrick, what have you done?

Baldrick

I've done 'C' and 'D'.

Right, let's have it then.

Baldrick

Right. "Big, blue wobbly thing that mermaids live in."

What's that?

Baldrick

'Sea'.

Yes. Tiny misunderstanding. Still, my hopes weren't high. What about 'D'?

Baldrick

I'm quite pleased with 'dog'.

Yes, and your definition of 'dog' is?

Baldrick

"Not a cat."

Excellent. Excellent! Your Highness, may I have a word?

Certainly.

As you know, sir, it has always been my intention to stay with you until you had a strapping son, and I one likewise to take over the burdens of my duties.

That's right, Blackadder, and I thank you for it.

But I'm afraid, sir, there's been a change in plans. I'm off to the kitchen to hack my head off with a big knife.

Oh, come on, Blackadder! It's only a book! Let's just damn the fellow's eyes, strip the britches from his backside and ward his heels to Putney Bridge! Hurrah!

Sir, these are not the days of Alfred the Great. You can't just lop someone's head off and blame it on the vikings.

Can't I, by god?

No.

Alright then, well, just get on with it! I mean, boil my brains, it's only a dictionary. No one's asked us to eat ten raw pigs for breakfast. Good lord, I mean, we're British, aren't we? [exits]

[sotto] You're not, you're German. Get me some coffee, Baldrick. If I fall asleep before Monday, we're doomed.