I think that's a barber s wash basin on his head." a "No, it's a solid gold battle helmet. I will challenge him and win it!" Don Quixote shouted, "Surrender your helmet, Horatio, or I'll spear you with my lance! "I have no helmet," cried the man. "I'm just a barber. This brass basin is for my work. I put it on my head because it was raining." "Do you expect me to believe that?" scoffed Don Quixote, drawing his sword. Don Quixote snatched the basin from the man and placed it on his head. "The visor is missing and someone has tried to melt the gold off But I shall wear it with pride.