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Once the larger animals at the Bean farm and even the Horribles had had their chance at poetry, the mice were quite determined to try their paws at such a venture as well. Eeny was of the opinion that a war-like song was the most fitting vehicle, after their success in invading the Winch house and discovering all the stolen goods. He wrote many verses on the subject but Cousin Augustus accused him of being boastful. Mice don’t get mad very often but once they are mad, they stay mad for a while. And Eeny composed this verse right when he was getting over being mad at Cousin Augustus and in the end couldn’t decide if it was best to cheer him or taunt him.

The ballad of the heroes Quik, Eeny and Eek
cannot be complete without the one who can’t disgust us
we are referring of course to Cousin Augustus

If while eating marinara sauce he gives off a squeak
this is only because he forgets about the fuss of us
yes, this is the way of Cousin Augustus

Three cheers for the mouse who is brave, who is fine
Three cheers for the mouse who is covered in wine
He is quicker than Quik
He is leaner than lean
He is skilled in the ways of the plate and the toureen

Three cheers for the mouse who licks every plate
Three cheers for the mouse who conquers each fig and each date
He takes every serving
And while more than he’s deserving
He’s none the worse for the wear — though a little unnerving

The ballad of the mice who are braver than men
Braver than some detectives who hail from a pig pen
And yet it is clear that no one can trust us
For which there is no one to blame but dear Cousin Augustus