Claudius: Leader, King, Man Using the skills of a good leader, Claudius has put on a mask over himself. The mask covers the real Claudius, Claudius as a man. LEADER: He is a diplomatic leader and cares for his country. Example 1 When confronted with the issue of Norway, he sends two ambassadors to the King of Norway. "Out of this subject; and we here dispatch / You, good Cornelius, and you Voltemand,… Farewell, and let your haste commend your duty." (I,ii,33-39) Example 2 The King of Norway asks Claudius’ permission for the safe passage of Norwegian troops through Denmark on their way to Poland. Claudius answers by saying, "It likes us wel