Chapter 35 Summary

Groping

Captain Chevril teaches Bigwig about the warren. He explains the rules, and Bigwig begins to think his plan is hopeless. Bigwig notices a horribly mutilated rabbit in a cave and learns the rabbit is there as an example to others because he had been caught trying to escape. They see four does walk past and Chevril explains that the council had split up a group of does and some had been sent to their mark. Chevril wants Bigwig to get to know one of the does, Nelthilta, and help her learn her place.

Bigwig feeds and tries to form his plan. He decides he will take the mutilated rabbit, Blackavar, with him when he leaves the warren. He comes to a hollow and sees four does sitting with their backs to him. One has the attention of the others. She is telling...