Chapter 9: Old Deuteronomy
During the confrontation of Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, Quaxo, Coricopat and Tantomile sensed something in the air. The heroes noticed this. "Old Deuteronomy?" He asked as the other cats started to sense the same thing. "I believe it is Old Deuteronomy." Coricopat and Tantomile sang.
[Old Deuteronomy]
All: Well, of all things, can it be really
Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eyes
My mind may be wandering, but I confess
I believe it is Old Deuteronomy
The cats all circled around Munkustrap. "Munkustrap, who exactly is this Old Deuteronomy?" Dean asked. "I think we should let him sing it for us." Ginny suggested. "She's right. Let's all be quiet and listen." Harry said. The heroes joined the circle as Munkustrap started to sing.
Munkustrap: Old Deuteronomy's lived a long time
He's a cat who has lived many lives in succession
He was famous in proverb and famous in rhyme
A long while before Queen Victoria's accession
Rum Tum Tugger: Old Deuteronomy's buried nine wives
And more I am tempted to say ninety-nine
And his numerous progeny prospers and thrives
And the village is proud of him in his decline
Munkustrap: At the sight of that placid and bland physiognomy
When he sits in the sun on the vicarage wall
The oldest inhabitant croaks
Both: Well, of all things, can it be really
Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eye
My mind may be wandering, but I confess
I believe it is Old Deuteronomy
Everyone turned around as the 2 cats noticed someone approaching.
All: Well, of all things, can it be really
Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eye
My mind may be wandering, but I confess
I believe it is Old Deuteronomy
Quaxo led Old Deuteronomy, a big old bushy cat, up onto the stage. The cats all started to greet their leader with open arms. Old Deuteronomy even welcomed the visiting heroes. Even Rum Tum Tugger bowed to the leader with respect.
Well, of all things, can it be really
Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eye
My mind may be wandering, but I confess
I believe it is Old Deuteronomy
Well, of all things, can it be really
Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eye
Old Deuteronomy: My legs may be tottery, I must go slow
And be careful of Old Deuteronomy
The heroes applauded as the song ended. "That was a beautiful song, Mr. Deuteronomy, sir." Hermione said. "And it's an honor to have visitors, such as yourselves, attend our ceremonies, my friends." Old Deuteronomy said. "Thank you. We're honored to be here." Harry said. The other heroes nodded in agreement. "Great. Now be prepared. We're about to begin." Old Deuteronomy said.
