The ram in fact was a diversion to two other strategies to enter the Abbey. Cluny left the horde for a brief time, leaving Cheesethief in charge during his absence; a virtual promotion to second in command (the spot had been open since Redtooth's disappearance). Cheesethief stayed in Cluny's tent, putting on his full battle armor. Constance the badger built a huge crossbow in an attempt to slay Cluny, but unknowingly used it on Cheesethief, killing him with the monstrous candle snuffer she used as a makeshift arrow. Cluny used Cheesethief's death as propaganda, stating that Cheesethief was planning to overthrow him and Constance had done him a favor by slaying him.