Chantecler
Why?
The Pheasant-hen
Because you said “No!” to the other!
Chantecler
[Wavering.] Ah!
Patou
Humph! I beseech you—
Chantecler
[Still wavering.] I —
Patou
Humph! He is weakening.—They will make him pay dear if he yields!
The Old Hen
[Appearing.] Make a reed into a pipe and play a tune upon it! [The basket-lid drops.]
[Night is thickening.]
Chantecler
[Still hesitating.] I —
A Voice
Let us go to sleep—