The prince warns the people of Denmark that their country is in crisis after the death of his father. He has lost faith in society and sees that power has been seized by "parasites" and "weed-people". The new ruler is an "insignificant blowfish" who sits on the throne with wealth stolen from the people. The prince also warns men to beware of "needy, crafty" women like the new queen, calling her a "monster" for moving on from the late king and inviting the "blowfish" into her bed. He concludes that the kingdom is in disarray and more trouble is to come.