The Turkey
—not always wholly without point!
The Old Hen
[Reappearing for an instant.] In the Peacock’s absence, the Turkey spreads his tail!
[The Turkey turns quickly around, the lid has already dropped.]
The Pigeon
[To the White Hen.] Is it a fact that Chantecler is never hoarse, never the very least husky?
The White Hen
[Keeping on with her pecking.] Perfectly true.
The Pigeon
[With growing enthusiasm.] Ah, you must be proud Cock who will be numbered among Illustrious Animals and his name remembered five, ten, fifteen years!
The Turkey
Very proud. Very proud. [To a Chick.] Who are the Illustrious Animals? Tell them off!
The Chick
[Reciting a lesson.] Noah’s Dove—Saint Rocco’s Poodle—The—the Horse of Cali—
The Turkey
Cali—?
The Chick
[Trying to remember.] Cali—