Fox quotes from The Animals of Farthing Wood

Mr. Vole

I don't know Mother. Now we are nearly there, I feel almost sad.

Sad? Huh! I'm looking forward to being a vole again, I don't know about you! But I know what you mean son. And take comfort, for your dreams will never be the dreams of an ordinary vole, never again. Your dreams will be different till the day you die, and so will mine, for I am proud to be a Farthing Wood traveler. And as for that Oath we made, we will keep it amongst ourselves and our children, and our children's children, so that the spirit of the journey will be kept alive forever.

Fox

Well said!

White Stag

[to Toad] To have made this journey once is remarkable. To have done it twice is extraordinary. News of your coming reached us long ago.

Badger

We are so glad to be here. And it's all thanks to Fox. We'd never have done it without him.

Fox

I only wish... we could all have made it.

White Stag

But those of you who did have made history.

White Stag

Welcome to White Deer Park.

Fox

Well, they won't need me any more.

Vixen

Your job is finished.

Fox

I couldn't have done it without you. And now our little group is breaking up.

Vixen

Of course we'll still be friends with everyone, but...

Fox

They've got their own lives to lead now, haven't they? So have we.

Fox

(About the animals outside wanting Fox to sort things out) I'm sorry. I'll tell them to go away, shall I?

Vixen

No. You can't do that. Fate made you their leader, you can't let them down. We just have to face it - you're not an ordinary fox and you never will be.

Fox

Our dream didn't last long did it?

Owl

This way we have habitats to suit us all. But remember; stray from the boundary and you'll be prey to other animals.

Fox

No one is forced to live on Farthing Land. But if you don't, remember, you won't be protected by the oath.

Fox

What do you think of survival of the fittest now, Owl?

Owl

Don't interrupt while I'm eating!

Vixen

(Seeing Scarface and Lady Blue in the distance) It's as if they're keeping us prisoner.

Fox

Don't want us poaching on their territory.

Vixen

But they've got most of the park. We'll starve if we keep to Farthing Land.

Fox

That was the deal. No use fighting about it now.

Vixen

But look at you.

Fox

We'll manage.

Mole

Badger might die!

Owl

And not before time.

Fox

What was that?

Owl

I said... (Clears throat) We all have to go sometime.

Mole

You're part of the oath now Cat! From now on, we'll look after you!

Cat

I've already sampled your precious oath, thank you very much.

Kestrel

May I offer my apologies. So embarassing!

Fox

You meant well Kestrel.

Cat

(Hisses) Not to me she didn't. Ouch!

Vixen

Sorry.

Cat

I know. Don't say it. You mean well too (!).

Weasel

And you can shut up! Call that sympathy?!?

Fox

No. I call it plain annoying!

Mr Vole

Quick! Take cover! (Mr Fieldmouse and Mr Vole disappear, but Mrs Vole doesn't budge)

Fox

I'm tired and I'm hungry and I'm on my way home when I hear this horrible din! So, I come to investigate and what do I find? You. Now can I give you a word of advice, Weasel. Instead of winding everybody else up, why don't you just wind down?

Mr Vole

In brief Fox I ask you on the oath of Farthing Wood, did you or did you not eat my... mother?

Fox

On the oath of Farthing Wood, no. I did not.

Mr Vole

Well I don't believe you!

Fox

Oh what is the point.

Weasel

Am I missing something?

Owl

Fox stands accused of... of devouring Mrs Vole.

Weasel

Oh? How's that? I saw Scarface eating her!

Vixen

She was on Farthing Land. She should have been safe!

Weasel

Nobody's safe with him around!

Fox

You want us... all of us, to all go and live in the warden's cottage?

Badger

Yes, look at me! My fur's shiny, I'm well fed...

Owl

Not to say fat!

Badger

You could be like me!

Mr Hare

The old fool's off his trolley!

Owl

Gone soft... in the brain.

Kestrel

We couldn't go and live in a house!

Badger

No the birds, I'm afraid.

Kestrel

Ah! The Cat. No...

Badger

What do you say Fox?

Fox

I say you should go home and get some sleep! You'll feel better in the morning.

Badger

Oh I see, you think I'm rambling do you? Tch, I don't know why I bothered. Stayed in the warmth, food before me. Well, that'll teach me to think of my so-called friends, didn't even come to meet me.

Mole

But... we didn't know you were coming!

Badger

Huh!

Mole

Badger... where are you going?

Badger

Home, like Fox said! To the warden's house! (he leaves)

Vixen

Poor Badger.

Mr Hare

Excuse me, but I think this calls for a general meeting!

Fox

(about the poachers) I say we set up a watch.

Badger

Good idea Fox.

Kestrel

I'll help.

Owl

You? What good are you? Your wing's damaged.

Kestrel

I don't see with my wings Owl, and my eyes are fine.

Owl

Fieldmouse might have something to say about that!

Fox

Well it could have been worse, couldn't it?

Vixen

Of course I'm glad. It's just... oh, nothing.

Fox

You are a funny little thing. It's not like you to be nervous.

Vixen

Well... perhaps it's because I'm going to have cubs.

Fox

What's up Rabbit?

My mate's in there! She's having her babies! It's agony, oh it's agony! You can't imagine!

Fox

Hold on old son. She's having the babies, not you.

Yes but I'm so sensitive. I feel every last twinge. You can't imagine.

Fox

No... I can't(!).