Then the turkey-cock puffed himself out as large as he could,

and inquired who he was; and the ducks waddled backwards, crying,

Then the stork told them all about warm Africa, of the pyramids,

and of the ostrich, which, like a wild horse, runs across the

desert. But the ducks did not understand what he said, and quacked

amongst themselves, "We are all of the same opinion; namely, that he

"Yes, to be sure, he is stupid," said the turkey-cock; and

Then the stork remained quite silent, and thought of his home in