By Charles Perrault ReadOasis Step 2 (Part 2) Then the cat laid the rabbit down before the king and said, "Your Majesty, here is a rabbit. It is a gift from my master, the Marquis of Carabas. My master wanted me to present this gift to you, O Great King." "Tell your master," said the king, "that I accept his present. And tell him that I am very thankful indeed." Illustration by Carl Offterdinger A few days later, the cat went to a corn field. Just like before, he filled his bag with vegetables, ...