Summary

In Chapter 16, The Woman, Mabel the housemaid comes downstairs to collect several bottles of cider for Mr. Bean while Mrs. Bean explains the stake-out cannot last much longer. When Mabel returns upstairs, Mr. Fox, Mr. Badger, and the remaining Small Fox rush off with cider bottles. Rat shouts after them, calling them thieves and robbers.

In Chapter 17, The Great Feast, Mr. Fox and the others rush back down the length of the tunnel, spurred on by what awaits them. A large dining room has been dug out, and is full of the families of Rabbits, Moles, Badgers, Weasels, and the Foxes. The dining table is covered with delicious foods. Everyone is thrilled to see Mr. Fox, Mr. Badger, and the last Small Fox. Hugging and cheers are had as everyone begins to eat. Mrs. Fox gives a toast to her husband, a fantastic fox...