HINZE.
But still, there is one thing I cannot believe, that Your Excellency can transform yourself into an elephant and a tiger.
BUGBEAR.
I will give you an example of it at once. (He changes into a lion.)
HINZE (draws out a portfolio, trembling).
Permit me to make note of this marvel—but now would you also please resume your natural charming form? Otherwise I shall die of fear.
BUGBEAR (in his own form).
Those are tricks, friend! Don't you think so?
HINZE.
Marvelous! But another thing—they also say you can transform yourself into very small animals—with your permission, that is even far more incomprehensible to me; for, do tell me, what becomes of your large body then?