Say that again—again, sir, if you dare!
Say it again!
Mr. Owl: As often as you care.
You’re talking nonsense—stuff and nonsense—there!
Mr. Sparrow (hopping one twig higher up):
You are a coward, sir, and impolite!
(Hopping on a still higher twig)
And if you were n’t beneath me I would fight.
Mr. Owl:
I am beneath you, true enough, my friend,