Chantecler
One royal way there is: to think only of crowing like a right and proper Cock!
A Cock
[Haughtily.] We are well known, I beg to state, for our exceptionally fine crowing!
Chantecler
Known to whom?
Scene Fifth
The Same, three Chickens, noticeable among the rest for a certain jaunty pertness of gait and demeanour, who for a minute or so have been moving among the artificial Cocks.
First Chicken
To us, of course!
Second Chicken
To us!
Third Chicken
To us!
All Three
[Bowing at once.] Good morning!
First Chicken
Your voice?