How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The girl's name, reader, was Miggery Sow. And though she did not yet know it, she would be instrumental in helping the rat work his revenge. (23.16)
Mig doesn't want to seek revenge on the princess or to make her suffer. All she wants to do is be a princess herself. We can excuse her for her behavior, because it's really unintentional.
Quote #5
"By royal order of King Phillip," repeated the soldier, "I am sent here to tell you that soup has been outlawed in the Kingdom of Dor. You will, by order of the king, never again consume soup. Nor will you think of it or talk about it. And I, as one of the king's loyal servants, am here to take from you your spoons, your kettle, and your bowls." (28.6)
As the author never tires of telling us, actions have consequences. And one of the consequences of the war on soup is that the people suffer the most. What if they need to cook other things than soup in their pots, or use their bowls for Cheerios or chocolate pudding? Yum, pudding.
Quote #6
"Someday," she said, moved suddenly to tell this man her deepest wish, "I will be a princess." At this pronouncement, Chiaroscuro, who was still at Mig's side, did a small, deliberate jig of joy; in the light of the one candle, his dancing shadow was large and fearsome indeed. (32.14-15)
Roscuro knows that because Mig wants to be a princess more than anything in the world, she'll be easy to trick into carrying out his revenge plan. After all, he may be a clever rat, but he isn't exactly big enough to take down the princess or tie her up. If Mig hadn't shown up, Roscuro might have given up on his revenge plot and the princess would be safe. But then we wouldn't have a story.