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,