[Elsie]

I am quite willing to play the part of Balaam’s ride if need be.

[Songcraft]

"I am quite willing to play the part of Balaam’s ride if need be."

And, by golly, Elsie, I must admit, you seem to be particularly well-suited to assume that role, I'll grant you that!   (If ever a person was made for a role, and a role made for a person...)        :-)