KING TRITON For once, just listen, will you? That savage brute would kill you in the world above!
ARIEL He’s not a barbarian—
KING TRITON Don’t try that same old song! I’ll have you grounded ‘til next year! Am I clear? Don’t go near that world above!
ARIEL I’m not a child anymore!
KING TRITON No? Have you lost your senses? He’s a human; you’re a mermaid.
ARIEL It doesn’t matter!
KING TRITON I’m still the king here – my word is law! This filth you bring here is the final straw And push, my daughter, has come to shove! I’ll make you obey ‘Til you do as I say I don’t care, come what may But I’ll keep you away From that cruel, harsh, cold, vile world above!