The birds of the Chorus step forward for another parabasis. The Chorus then steps forward to address the audience in a conventional parabasis. The actors depart and the Chorus treats us to another parabasis. A form of rapid patter occurred in the parabasis in ancient Greek comedies. At this point, the action pauses briefly for a parabasis. While the actors are offstage, the Chorus addresses the audience in a conventional parabasis. The parabasis also includes an appeal to the audience to prosecute Cleon for corruption.