At Redwall Abbey, the tapestry has been repaired. Basil Stag Hare, Matthias, and Jess Squirrel are trying to decide how to find Asmodeus Poisonteeth so that Matthias can recover the Sword of Martin. Basil suggests finding Captain Snow, an owl who might know where the snake is. Near Saint Ninian's Church, Cluny the Scourge is trying to train his horde to use a battering ram. He is also preparing to burn his way into the Abbey.