The new queen was conducted with much pomp to the throne-room. When she was placed upon the throne, two dogs, two frogs, and an ostrich were brought before her.
“What have they done?” asked Queen Titania.
“Your Majesty,” said the fairy named Hyacinth, “these two dogs were fighting, and one bit off a piece of the other’s ear.”
“Which was the one who did it?”
“Why, this one!”
“Bind him over to keep the peace!” said Queen Titania promptly.
The fairies all nodded their approval as the dogs were led away.
“Your Majesty,” then spoke up one of the frogs, “will you be kind enough to listen to the complaint of one who has always tried to conduct himself like a perfect gentleman? I am a confirmed bachelor-frog. This young lady-frog is continually pestering me with her attentions. She keeps on proposing marriage, although it is not leap-year.”
“With frogs every year is leap-year,” said Queen Titania.