| THE MAN. |
| THE ALLIGATOR. |
| THE WOLF. |
| THE LEOPARD. |
| THE RABBIT. |
[Enter the MAN carrying the ALLIGATOR over his shoulder. He stops, throws down his big stick and places the Alligator carefully on the bank.]
MAN. Our journey is ended, brother.
(Untying net.)
Now then, roll thyself out!
(The Alligator comes out of the net.)
Well, how dost thou feel now?
ALLIGATOR. Much better, thanks to thee; but I'm very hungry and I find I'm still quite weak. I pray thee help me down the bank, O master!
MAN (helping the Alligator down the bank). Now, then, thou art close to the water.