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Updated: May 10, 2025
The jay did the same because Tchack-tchack should not have it; the dove because the pigeon should not have it; the blackbird to oust the thrush, and the thrush to stop the blackbird; the sparrow to stop the starling, and the starling to stop the sparrow; the woodpecker to stop the kingfisher, and the kingfisher to stop the woodpecker; and so on all through the list, all voting for the fox in succession, to checkmate their friends' ambition, down to Cloctaw, who said he voted for the fox because he knew he could not get the throne himself, and considered the fox better than the others.
"Law-daw!" said Cloctaw. "Very important, very!" said the fox. "The sacred laws of property cannot with safety be interfered with." "No intrusion can be thought of for a moment," said the stoat. "Most absurd!" said the jay. "The very point!" said the missel-thrush. "Very clear, indeed!" said the mouse; "I am sure the rat will echo the sentiment."
I would therefore propose, with the utmost humility, that Sir Bevis be asked to receive a deputation; and I would, with your permission, nominate the hare, the squirrel, and Cloctaw as the three persons best able to convey your wishes."
Now this last was a pure invention of the weasel's out of envy, since Ki Ki had obtained such distinction. Kapchack, much alarmed at these words, ordered him to relate everything in order, and the weasel told him all that had been said at the council, all that Kauc, the crow, had said to Cloctaw, and a hundred other matters which he made up himself.
"I too-whoo should like to know if Tchack-tchack is coming," said the wood-pigeon. "And I so, too-oo," added the dove. "It seems to me a most important matter." "In my opinion," said Cloctaw, speaking rather huskily, for he was very old, "Tchack-tchack will not come.
But I can tell you not only all that went on I can also relate to you the designs of Kauc, the crow, who conferred with Cloctaw in private, after the meeting was over. And I can also give you good reasons for suspecting Ki Ki, the hawk, whom you have just nominated to the command of your forces, of the intention of making a bargain with Choo Hoo, and of handing you over to him a prisoner."
Ah Kurroo, only too delighted to have the opportunity of overthrowing his old enemy Kauc, and his hated rival Ki Ki, immediately gave the order to advance to his legions. Meantime the deputation, consisting of the hare, the squirrel, and Cloctaw, waited upon Sir Bevis, who received them very courteously upon his seat of moss under the oak.
"I think," said the dove, "I should be able, if I held the position, to conciliate most parties, and make everything smooth." "You're much too smooth for me," said Tchink. "It's my belief you're hand-in-glove with Choo Hoo, for all your tender ways dear me!" "If experience," said Cloctaw, "if experience is of any value on a throne, I think I myself "
"It is quite feasible, I am sure," said the crow; "especially if Prince Tchack-tchack continues his undutiful course, and if Choo Hoo should come up with his army." "I must think about it," said Cloctaw; "we must not be too hasty." "Oh, dear no," said the crow, delighted to have won over one important politician to his cause so easily; "we must wait and watch events.
"Why not?" said the crow; "you wear the crown and live in the palace; you are old, and it would be nice and comfortable; you have all the state and dignity, and I will do the work." "It is very kind of you to propose it," said Cloctaw, as if considering.
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