Third Toad
And a no less terrestrial!

The Big Toad
[With authority.] A song by comparison with which the song of the Nightingale sinks into insignificance!

Chantecler
[Astonished.] The Nightingale’s song?

Second Toad
[In a tone of finality.] Is not a circumstance to yours!

The Big Toad
[With a hop.] It was high time that a new singer—

Another
[Same business.] And a new song—

Fifth Toad
[Quickly, to his neighbour.] And a song by a stranger—

The Big Toad
Came to change conditions here.

Chantecler
Ah, I shall change conditions?

All
Glory to the Cock!