The king was the first to get on to the hood of the snake, followed by his ministers. 
ðʌ kɪŋ wɑz ðʌ fɜ˞st tu ɡɛt ɑn tu ðʌ hʊd ʌv ðʌ sneɪk, fɑloʊd baɪ hɪz mɪnʌstɜ˞z. 
 Indian speaks with a very monotone tone in a room with very clear acoustics, resulting in a very good recording.