Chantecler
That’s all very well, but I —[Attempting to pass.]

First Chicken
You will find it difficult, I think, to leave, until you have answered such questions as we are pleased to ask. Is your early meal a light one?

Chantecler
But—

Second Chicken
You have tendencies, no doubt—

Chantecler
Hosts.

Second Chicken
What do you feel most particularly drawn to?

Chantecler
Hens.

First Chicken
[Without smiling.] Have you nothing to communicate with regard to your song?

Chantecler
I just sing.

Second Chicken
And when you sing—?