The Peacock
No. Thesmothetes. [Respectful murmur of delight.]
The Guinea-hen
[To the Pheasant-hen.] Now you have seen our Peacock! Aren’t you excited?
The Pheasant-hen
[Slightly bored.] Yes,—because I know the Cock is coming.
The Guinea-hen
[Delighted.] To-day? He is coming to-day? [She announces to the general company, enthusiastically.] Chantecler!
The Peacock
[Slightly miffed.] A far greater triumph lies in store for you, fair friend.
The Guinea-hen
Triumph? [The Peacock nods mysteriously.] What triumph?
The Peacock
[Walking away from her.] You shall see.
The Guinea-hen
[Following him.] Of what triumph are you speaking?
The Peacock
I said, “You shall see!”
Magpie
[Announcing.] Cock Braekel of Campine!