<P> Toad now hears from Rat that Toad Hall has been taken over by weasels and stoats from the Wild Wood, who have driven out Mole and Badger . Although upset at the loss of his house, Toad realises what good friends he has and how badly he has behaved . Badger then arrives and announces that he knows of a secret tunnel into Toad Hall through which the enemies may be attacked . Armed to the teeth, Badger, Rat, Mole and Toad enter via the tunnel and pounce upon the unsuspecting Wild Wooders who are holding a celebratory party . Having driven away the intruders, Toad holds a banquet to mark his return, during which (for a change) he behaves both quietly and humbly . He makes up for his earlier excesses by seeking out and compensating those he has wronged, and the four friends live out their lives happily ever after . </P> <P> In addition to the main narrative, the book contains several independent short stories featuring Rat and Mole . These appear for the most part between the chapters chronicling Toad's adventures, and are often omitted from abridgements and dramatisations . The chapter "Dulce Domum" describes Mole's return to his home, accompanied by Rat, in which, despite finding it in a terrible mess after his abortive spring clean, he rediscovers, with Rat's help, a familiar comfort . "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" tells how Mole and Rat search for Otter's missing son Portly, whom they find in the care of the god Pan . (Pan removes their memories of this meeting "lest the awful remembrance should remain and grow, and overshadow mirth and pleasure".) Finally, in "Wayfarers All", Ratty shows a restless side to his character when he is sorely tempted to join a Sea Rat on his travelling adventures . </P> <Ul> <Li> Mole: Known as "Moly" to his friends . An altruistic, humble, loyal, polite, home - loving animal, and the first character introduced in the story . Fed up with spring cleaning in his secluded home, he ventures into the outside world . Initially overawed by the hustle and bustle of the riverbank, he eventually adapts . He proves intelligent as shown with his trickery on stoat then tries to prevent them from reinforcing the weasels during the fight with Toad Hall . </Li> <Li> Rat: Known as "Ratty" to his friends (though actually a water vole), he is cultured, relaxed and friendly, and enjoys a life of leisure; when not spending time on the river, he composes doggerel . Ratty loves the river and takes charge of Mole . He can be stubborn when it comes to doing things outside his riverside lifestyle, but can do which must be done as shown when he risks his safety to help Mole in the Wild Wood and to help free Toad Hall from the weasels . </Li> <Li> Mr. Toad: Known as "Toady" to his friends, The wealthy scion of Toad Hall who inherited his wealth from his late father . Although good - hearted and optimistic, he is also arrogant, conceited, and impulsive . He is prone to obsessions and crazes (such as punting, houseboats, and horse - drawn caravans). He gets bored with each of these in turn, and drops them . His motoring craze eventually sees him imprisoned for theft, dangerous driving, and gross impertinence to the police . Several chapters of the book chronicle his daring escape from prison . </Li> <Li> Mr. Badger: A gruff but benevolent soul, Badger embodies the "wise hermit" figure . A friend of Toad's deceased father, he is uncompromising with the irresponsible Toad, yet hopes that his good qualities will prevail . He lives in a vast underground sett, part of which incorporates the remains of a buried Roman settlement . A brave and a skilled fighter, Badger helps clear the Wild Wooders from Toad Hall with his large stick . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Mole: Known as "Moly" to his friends . An altruistic, humble, loyal, polite, home - loving animal, and the first character introduced in the story . Fed up with spring cleaning in his secluded home, he ventures into the outside world . Initially overawed by the hustle and bustle of the riverbank, he eventually adapts . He proves intelligent as shown with his trickery on stoat then tries to prevent them from reinforcing the weasels during the fight with Toad Hall . </Li>

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