In the pit of the Kingdom of Malkariss, Matthias fights off Slagar who escapes to daylight as Matthias joins his battling friends-- now reinforced by the released slaves. As Matthias joyfully embraces Mattimeo, an earthquake shakes the ground, the terrible Polecat's statue topples and with it the kingdom of Malkariss starts to collapse-- with the slaves and rescuers still inside and Slagar outside and free. The victorious warriors return to Redwall to joyous greetings. The bells ring out as Matthias embraces Cornflower and Mattimeo and announces, "Father Abbot, we have come home."