The Wind in the Willows, sammanfattning av Chapter 12

Handling

1. Rat equips the friends, and Badger leads them through a secret passage despite Toad’s noisy accidents.
2. They surprise the feasting invaders, clear the hall, and capture prisoners while the outside sentries scatter.
3. Mole supervises the prisoners’ cleaning, releases them without further punishment, and receives Toad’s thanks.
4. Toad prepares self-promoting invitations, but Rat intercepts them, Mole replaces them, and Badger and Rat forbid speeches and songs.
5. Toad sings to an imaginary audience alone, then hosts the banquet modestly and credits his friends.
6. Peace resumes, Toad sends gifts and compensation, and the woodland inhabitants treat the four friends with respect.

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Toad publicly gives his friends the credit instead of glorifying himself. His response demonstrates the restraint they demand, although their surprise also gives him pleasure.

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