In these conditions falls, shocks, blows, and jolts might well enter into the programme.

This mad trundling lasts for hours and hours.
Finally, the mother, considering that the matter has been brought to a satisfactory conclusion, departs in search of a favourable place for storage.

The father, crouched upon the treasure, waits.

If the absence of his companion is prolonged he amuses himself by rapidly whirling the pill between his hind legs, which are raised in the air.

He juggles with the precious burden; he tests its perfections between his curved legs, calliper-wise.