seaworthy despite the damage. After a tearful farewell, the four questers set sail for Terramort, directed by the magnetic swallow. In the aftermath of Greypatch's attack, the hares and Mother Mellus discussed strategy. Though Redwall was secure from any pirate assault, Mother Mellus voiced her concern about the mistreated oarslaves held captive by Greypatch. In a commendable show of bravery, Clary readily agrees to do whatever he can to free them. In the twilight, the three hares embarked on a covert mission to the pirate camp. As the tension mounted, Hon Rosie could not contain her mirth and let off a tremendous “Whoohahahahooh,” her signature, high-decibel laugh. All activity in the searat camp ceased and the hares were forced to flee. However, they managed to rescue two shrews during the turmoil. Greypatch, infuriated by the incident and ordered tripwires and other traps to be set around the camp perimeter. Upon discovering these devices, Clary had Foremole dig a tunnel to the oarslaves. In the middle of the night, sleepy rats were surprised to see pairs of slaves vanishing straight into the ground. The internal conflict among the searats escalated into a duel for leadership between Bigfang and Greypatch. Greypatch overwhelmed Bigfang, forcing him into a campfire and killed him with a swift spear throw. Diverging Roads to Terramort Meanwhile, the travellers to Terramort were having problems of their own. In the thick fog wreathing the ocean, Mariel and Tarquin were unable to see a large ship bearing down on them. One of Gabool's ships named the Seatalon rammed the Greenfang and all four travellers were thrown into the sea. Dandin and Durry were captured by the pirate ship. Mariel and Tarquin treaded water, using the hare's harolina as a float. The Seatalon’s captain, Catseyes, took Dandin’s sword for himself and consigned Dandin and Durry to the galleys as oarslaves. The two were treated cruelly by slavemaster Blodge and his puny assistant Clatt, who forced the slaves to row for Terramort. At night, however, a hooded mouse with silvery fur came aboard and handed out files to the slaves. He approached Captain Catseyes, claiming to be a courier from Gabool. The enigmatic mouse slayed Catseyes with a thrust from a dagger, and led a revolt to take over the Seatalon. Only then did he reveal his identity: Joseph the Bellmaker! As for Mariel and Tarquin, they struggled to stay afloat and