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tracking-and-investigation

Princess Nell uses her learned tracking skills to analyze footprints, droppings, and campfire remains to uncover the nature and path of the Mouse Army.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Diamond Age (1996)Neal Stephenson

Chapter 73

Princess Nell discovers the existence of the Mouse Army, a vast force of mice riding cats as knights, confirming a legend she once dismissed. She follows their trail, finds a mouse knight's grave, and reflects on their loyalty to her. Later, Nell prepares for a visit to her brother in the Leased Territories, highlighting her social status, personal security measures, and the challenges she faces as a young woman in Neo-Victorian society.