Six Greedy Omnivores

Six greedy omnivores sat waiting for their main course in eager anticipation. They had already dispatched some foie gras and scallops with ceps. What could possibly come next? I brought the pièce de résistance to the table. A large and magnificent dome of cabbage sat on a large platter surrounded by turned carrots and potatoes. It glistened in the afternoon sun. I could not resist a tease: I duly announced that, just for a change, I thought it would be nice to have a vegetarian main course. They manfully attempted to keep smiling, but the sunlight had disappeared from their features. I suggested to the ringleader that he might like to cut it and serve. He plunged in the knife and met a little resistance. He persevered and managed to cut a sort of segment and, as he withdrew it, a partridge fell out. Suddenly, laughter and happiness returned to the table as the diners realised they were not to be deprived of their meat.