The Duke's countenance fell upon his lair, and he swooped down to see his henchmen busily trying to repair it. With a grin and a flourish, he landed before his henchmen.<br/><br/><br/>"Ah, gentlemen. Hard at work I see.<span style="font-style: italic">Good</span>. You're going to have to work quite hard to make up for the<span style="font-weight: bold">debacle</span>of our last feast." the Duke said with a calm sterness. "Oh, and Hunch..." he said again, addressing his nervous newphew. "We will discuss a<span style="font-style: italic">fair punishment</span>when the eating is over, so I do hope you're prepared for that." The Duke said with false reassurance.<br/><br/><br/>"Now then, this is how we will proceed. All of you will go to the farm and capture all of the animals, and I mean<span style="font-style: italic">all</span>of them. You may feast upon them at your hearts content, with several exceptions; that<span style="font-style: italic">infernal</span>rooster, his dear pheasent, and that annoying little mouse are mine. As for me...I have a kitten that I need to invite for lunch."<br/><br/>With that, the Duke gave an evil laugh as he rose into the sky, flying with great speed towards Edmund's house, his mouth watering and his heart filled with joy at the thought of devouring the one who ruined his plans.