MAN (_tying net_). 'T is done!
(_Throwing net over shoulder._)
Thou art heavy!
ALLIGATOR. I know, it will be hard work for thee, but some day thou wilt
see how grateful I am.
[_The Man goes, carrying the Alligator over his shoulder and his big stick
in his hand._]
SCENE II
TIME: _the afternoon of the same day_.
PLACE: _the river bank_.
* * * * *
THE MAN.
THE ALLIGATOR.
THE WOLF.
THE LEOPARD.
THE RABBIT.
* * * * *
[_Enter the_ MAN _carrying the_ ALLIGATOR _over his shoulder. He stops,
throws down his big stick and places the Alligator carefully on the bank._]
MAN. Our journey is ended, brother.
(_Untying net._)
Now then, roll thyself out!
(_The Alligator comes out of the net._)
Well, how dost thou feel now?
ALLIGATOR. Much better, thanks to thee; but I'm very hungry and I find I'm
still quite weak. I pray thee help me down the bank, O master!
MAN (_helping the Alligator down the bank_). Now, then, thou art close to
the water.
[_He turns to go._]
ALLIGATOR. Just a little farther, please. I am still so weak!
MAN. Then I'll help thee into the water.
(_He helps the Alligator into the water.
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