Mattimeo (Redwall, Book 3)

Slagar the fox hated Redwall Abbey - its peaceable creatures, its fearless mouse warrior Matthias. He blamed Matthias for the injuries he'd suffered ... but his quest for vengeance would have to be a cunning one, for the knew the power of the legendary Redwall sword.

Above all, he know the Redwallers cherished their young. So Slagar would steal them from under their very noses - and the greatest prize of all would be Matthias's headstrong son, Mattimeo...