Scene Third
The Same, then gradually the Cocks.
The Guinea-hen
[Stopping short, amazed.] Braekel? At my party? There’s some mistake.
The Braekel Cock
[Bowing before her.] Madam—
The Guinea-hen
[Breathless with emotion in the presence of this white Cock braided with black.] This unexpected pleasure—
The Magpie
[Announcing.] Cock Ramelslohe—
The Guinea-hen
Heavens!
The Magpie
[Finishing.]—of the Slate-blue Claw!
The Peacock
[In the Guinea-hen’s ear, while the startling Ramelslohe bows.] He is one of the most recent leucotites!
The Guinea-hen
[Blankly.] A leucotite—How interesting!