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Dusky the Black Duck

A black duck who is cautious and wary of hunters.

minor

Also known as Dusky, fat Duck

First appearance: xxix mr and mrs quack are startled

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Relationship types

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Blacky the Crow
friendship · positive
Blacky and Dusky are allies who warn each other of danger and share food sources. How this plays out →
Blacky the Crow
friendship · positive
Blacky and Dusky are allies who warn each other of danger and share food sources. How this plays out →
Blacky the Crow
friendship · positive
Blacky and Dusky are allies who warn each other of danger and share food sources. How this plays out →

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Dusky the Black Duck appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Sammy Jay Arrives
Feeds with Mrs. Quack on the pond, narrowly escaping Reddy Fox thanks to Sammy's warning.
Blacky Makes More Discoveries
Feeds on the scattered corn with his relatives, unaware of the potential danger.
XX: Blacky Drops a Hint
Leads his flock to feed on the corn and dismisses Blacky's warning.
At Last Blacky Is Sure
Dusky and his flock are the intended victims of the hunter's trap.
Blacky Goes Home Happy
Leads the flock toward the hidden hunter but is warned by Blacky and escapes.
Blacky Calls Farmer Brown’s Boy
Mentioned as having been saved by Blacky the previous afternoon; not present in the chapter.
Farmer Brown's Boy Does Some Thinking
Implied as the target of the hunter's baiting; the ducks are the reason for Farmer Brown's boy's concern.
Why the Hunter Got No Ducks
Dusky leads the flock, circling cautiously before attempting to land, but is scared off by gunfire.
The Hunter Gives Up
Mentioned as the target of the hunter, but saved by Farmer Brown's boy's actions.
Blacky Has a Talk with Dusky the Black Duck
Leads his flock away from danger and confirms they are unharmed, having heeded Blacky's earlier warning.

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