Friar Hugo, old friend, brace yourself. I am the bearer of tragic news!Alarm spread across Hugo's pudgy features. Tell me, Jess. What dreadful thing has happened?Jess spoke haltingly in a broken voice. I fear that Cluny has tore up one of your oldest and most venerable dishrags. Alas, Redwall will never see it wipe another plate.
In a moment of distress, Jess, bearing tragic news, approaches her old friend Friar Hugo. She warns him to prepare himself for a dreadful revelation that leaves Hugo visibly alarmed, anticipating the worst news. The suspense builds as Jess hesitates, struggling to find the right words.
Finally, Jess delivers the heartbreaking message: Cluny has destroyed one of Hugo's beloved, long-serving dishrags. This seemingly small incident carries profound weight, as it signifies a loss that affects Redwall, hinting at the deeper significance of tradition and the passing of cherished items within their community.
