A HEN
He is coming!

ANOTHER HEN
He is just outside--

THE WHITE HEN
[_To the_ PIGEON.] Now you will see. He's a very fine bird indeed.

THE BLACKBIRD
[_Thrusting his head between the bars._] Easy as possible to make, a
Cock!

THE TURKEY
[_Admiringly._] Admirable amenity!

THE BLACKBIRD
You take a melon--a fine specimen, I will grant,--for the trunk. For the
legs, two sticks of asparagus,--prize sticks, of course. For the head, a
red pepper,--as handsome as you may find. For the eye, a
currant,--exceptionally clear and light. For the tail, a sheaf of leeks,
with luxuriant blue-green flags. For the ear, a dainty kidney-bean,
--extra, superfine!--And there you have him, there's your Cock!

THE PIGEON
[_Gently._] One thing you have omitted--His heavenly clarion call!

THE BLACKBIRD
[_Indicating_ CHANTECLER, _who now appears upon the wall._] Yes, but
with the exception of that--slight detail, you must own my portrait is