Rhyme under the Great Hall tapestry
Who says that I am dead
Knows nought at all.
I-am that is,
Two mice within Redwall.
The Warrior sleeps
‘Twixt Hall and Cavern Hole.
I-am that is,
Take on my mighty role.
Look for the sword
In moonlight streaming forth,
At night, when day’s first hour
Reflects the North.
From o’er the threshold
Seek and you will see;
I-am that is,
My sword will wield for me.
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Grace (p. 22)
“Fur and whisker, tooth and claw,
All who enter by our door.
Nuts and herbs, leaves and fruits,
Berries, tubers, plants and roots,
Silver fish whose life we take
Only for a meal to make.”
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Above the door (p. 142)
“The same as the steps ‘twixt the Hall,
Remember and look to the center.
My password again is Redwall,
Am that is, you alone are to enter.”
On the back of the door (p. 144)
“By the moonlight, on the hour,
In my threshold space lay me.
Watch the beam reflect my power,
Unite once more my sword with me.
I-am that is, stand true for all.
O Warrior Mouse, protect Redwall.”
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Sung by Matthias (p. 203)
“Up higher than before,
I’m near the roof indeed,
The King gave me a collar,
His sister holds the lead.”