<p>After having sung the duke of Burgundy's praises, Polichinelle reappears with Madame Gigogne. Both of them start to dance. Madame Gigogne gives birth to girls who give birth to other girls. Polichinelle is delighted about being the grandfather of this “nursery” and promises that it will be at the service of the duke. He asks the duke to recognise him as the only Polichinelle allowed at court.</p>

Young audiences

France

Paris

Printed

Childbirth

Priviledge

Siege

Praise

Laudatory

Comical

Fantasy

French

suivi d'un combat naval et d'un siège de ville

Polichinelle

The Interpreter

Mother Gigogne

Ballet

Multiplied characters

Song

Childbirth on stage

Naval combat

Intermède de marionnettes

Interlude for puppets