"Greeting, brothers and sisters," he said. "Welcome to the Snow Feast. What is first to be done?"
The Good Wolf whispered to a very grand Court Rabbit who was standing near. He carried a wand and was black all over, except for a white place on his breast, which made him look as if he were in evening dress, and gave him a very fashionable air. The Court Rabbit waved his wand.
"Your Majesty, I have a new guest to present to you," he said, and he made a sign to Barty.
"Walk forward and make a bow," the Good Wolf said. "You are going to be introduced."
Barty did as he was told, and made a very nice bow indeed. His Majesty, the Noah's Ark Rabbit, pointed to him with a benevolent, puzzled look.
"What kind of little animal is that?" he inquired. "I seem to remember seeing some like him when I was in the Ark, but I cannot remember what they were called."