Will raise his comb,

Will flap his wings, and

Turning in that direction,

Will begin to crow “Cock-a-doodle-do!

Beware!”

King Dodon
(still unbelieving).

O! That’s a fairy tale!

Take him out, and we shall have a look at him.

(They all surround The Astrologer, full of curiosity. The Astrologer takes out of his bag the cleverly-made Golden Cock, who flaps his wings and crows.)

Voice of the Bird.