TIME: _one morning._
PLACE: _the east bank of the river._

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THE JACKAL.
THE CAMEL.

* * * * *

[_The_ JACKAL _stands on the river bank. He looks longingly toward the
west shore._]

JACKAL. Ah, if I could only get at those crabs over there! It makes me
hungry just to see them! Now if I could only swim! Or if I could walk on
water! Or if I had a little canoe!

[_Enter the_ CAMEL. _The Jackal whispers to himself._]

Aha! Now I know the way to get across.

(_To the Camel._)

Such news as I have for you, dear friend!

CAMEL. Must I guess?

JACKAL. No, I'll tell you this time. Listen: I know a spot where the
sugar-cane grows thick.