The great swans swam round the new-comer, and stroked his neck with their beaks, as a welcome.
- Les grands cygnes nagèrent autour du nouveau venu, et lui caressèrent le cou de leurs becs, en guise de bienvenue.
The bird picked up the twig with its beak and flew to its nest.
- L'oiseau ramassa la brindille avec son bec et vola vers son nid.