Chapter 25 Summary

The Raid

Hazel and Pipkin return to the Honeycomb. Fiver tries to convince Hazel to leave the domesticated rabbits because they will not be able to adjust to life in the wild. In addition, Fiver is afraid because he has an uneasy feeling regarding Hazel. Bigwig is excited about the possibility of raiding the farm and bringing the rabbits to the warren. Bigwig, Hawkbit, Dandelion, Speedwell and Hazel return to the farm. When they reach the farm, they have a run in with the cat.

The rabbits reach the shed and are able to open the hutch with a little difficulty. The rabbits are afraid to move when they hear the dog barking and see the cat. The other rabbits take off and reach Hazel in the lane. Only two of the caged rabbits have reached the lane. The other two are still...