Tell the Queen that there's been a robin red-breast hanging about Kotir grounds. It flies down low and vanishes near the floor. Cludd thinks it might be something to do with those woodlanders. Now, I'm to say nothing to Fortunata or Ashleg...'I must tell the Queen that a robin has seen Cludd hanging about. No, that's not right. I must tellt he robin taht Cludd has been hanging the Queen. Brian Jacques
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This quote shows how far some people will go to avoid doing something they don't want to do. The Queen was referred to as Fortunata, which is another name for the Goddess of Fortune. It's not surprising that she had a powerful influence in the community. Those who were loyal to her would want to keep his royal secret, even if it meant making up a story about pigeons.

The thing that makes this quote interesting is that it suggests that, deep down, everyone knows the truth, but they are afraid of what might happen if they share it with others. For some reason, the only person who could tell the truth was the robin who had seen Cludd hanging around.

Source: Mossflower

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