The Tale of Despereaux Chapter 31 Summary

A Song in the Dark

  • The foul odor of the dungeons doesn't bother Mig because her nose doesn't work too well either—sometimes Uncle used to give her a clout to the nose.
  • To distract herself from the dark, Mig sings a song about how someday she'll become the princess.
  • There are tons of ominous sounds that terrify people when they enter the dungeons, but Mig doesn't hear any of them… so she isn't scared.
  • As she waits for the jailer to show up, she stares up in wonder at the giant tower of soup bowls, spoons, and kettles.
  • That's when Gregory the jailer steps out of the darkness and approaches her.