After everyone had filled their bellies and calmed down somewhat, the 
Kings and the Queen resumed their discussions. Finally the King of the Shrews, 
who seemed to be the designated spokesmonarch, stepped forward again. "We 
cannot come to an agreement as
to which of you should be the King of the Reptiles, so each of our nations, 
Birds, Mammals, and Ants, will put each of you to a trial, and then we will 
gather again and put it to a vote. If the vote results in a tie, we will eat 
all four of you and bring the Kingdom of Reptiles to an end."