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On the tail of a rat

What is chapter forty–eight mainly about?

What does Despereaux hold onto through the dark maze of the dungeon?

As Botticelli leads him through the dungeon, Despereaux sees disturbing things ahead of them and hears scary noises from behind them. What, according to the text, is worse?

When Despereaux pleads with Botticelli, what is the rat's response?

Look at the section of chapter forty–eight where Botticelli addresses the parade of rats following them. Botticelli says, "Do not infringe on my discovery."

In this context, what does "infringe" mean?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?