Gnafron and Guignol find themselves in a forest, with nowhere to sleep and nothing to eat. They decide to lie down under a tree. While they sleep, Péterman waits for his midnight rendezvous with Satan to sign a pact. An imp appears and tells him where to find the treasure Péterman is looking for. But there is one condition: the treasure can only be touched by someone who is unaware of its value. Péterman notices Guignol and Gnafron and invites them to his home. Some time later, he offers them a chance to go and “work in the United States”. They both accept without hesitation. During their journey, they have several adventures and end up being swallowed by two large fish, which spit them out near the entrance to the mermaids' cave. There, they meet a tench and a carp who want to marry the two strangers. Later, Guignol and Gnafron see the tench and the carp in the form of two young fairies. Péterman arrives in turn, but the fairies turn him into a monster because he wanted to sell his soul to the devil. Guignol and Gnafron then marry the fairies and become kings of the sea.

Glove-puppet

Not specified

France

Lyon

Manuscript

Forest

Night

Sleep

Deal with the Devil

Treasure

Journey

Patriotism

Shipwreck

Encounter

Fairy

Wedding

Fantasy

Comical

French

Guignol

Gnafron

Wife

Innkeeper

Daughter

Domestic servant

Monster

Sailor

Fish

Page

Fisherman

Love

Merchant (woman)

Devil

Skeleton

Music

Demons dance

Thunderbolt

Monologue

Comedy of language

Chorus

Song

Aside

Blow-with-a-stick

Off-stage voice

Talking animal

Metamorphosis

Final wedding

Final song

Le Royaume des poissons

The Kingdom of Fish

A Unicorn crosses the stage with a forest in the background, saying “Honni soit qui mal y pense." Three men are looking at it and discussing the best way to catch it. One of them brought a sixty-year-old Virgin woman who wears a veil, as the Unicorn is attracted by purity. The Unicorn feels the presence of the Virgin, draws near her, and puts its head on her lap. The Virgin signals to the men to catch the animal, unveils, and uncovers her true identity - she is Britannia. The Unicorn feels betrayed and dies of sorrow. The Royal Coat of Arms is lowered, and the Unicorn is placed opposite to the roaring Lion. A butcher’s shop appears under the coat of arms, and the butcher can be seen chopping meat. A child rings at the shop, and the butcher’s son's voice can be heard alerting his mother.