The mock turtle explained to Alice what a lobster quartet was and performed it for Alice. The three of them also talked about cod together, and Alice learned that cod was used to shine shoes.

Then Alice told two people about her experience, and Alice recited a poem for them, which was a mess. Finally, the mock turtle and the Gryphon danced a lobster quartet for Alice. Suddenly, a voice came from a distance: "The trial has begun."

The Gryphon kept pulling Alice for no reason.