They looked and looked and finally found the perfect hidey hole in the middle of a large stand of trees.No one would ever find them here.They set up camp,each hiding his special irreplaceable objects in a safe spot. Preparations were begun and plans made to get back at Prince Litterbox and the Sheriff of Knotingham,who had been very busy lately collecting taxes and treats. Word was soon spread all over the country about the band of merry mustelids.New ferrets were arriving every day,each with their own story about the Sheriff of Knotingham running rampant across the land,and Prince Litterbox and his confiscation's. They practiced the art of ferret warfare.They worked on hiding and then leaping out to surprise unsuspecting passersby.The nip and run technique was a favorite of all.They perfected the stealth approach,breaking and entering,flat ferret,and became known far and wide for the disappearing and reappearing in a different place routine.There were even a few talented ferrets that taught their climbing techniques.Everyone taught what they knew. On one dark and stormy day,Hood noticed a quick slinking shadow moving around the camp.It sent shivers down his spine and raised his tail fur,but being of a curious nature,he moved out into the bushes and undergrowth on an intercept course with the shadow creature.He found it hard to keep up with it or keep it in sight,so he resorted to his keen sense of hearing to stay close.All of a sudden he found himself face to face with a small red colored ferret,and they both backed up a step.Never one to mince words Hood asked the stranger what they wanted. "I've come to join Ferret Hood and hid band of Merry Mustelids." she answered proudly.Yes, the shadow creature was a jill,and a tiny one at that,but a rather cute one, Hood thought. "Are you so sure they'll accept you?"Hood chuckled."What skills do you have to offer?" "Of course,"she replied "I'm the fastest ferret in all of ferretdom." "Really,"considered Hood "And your name is...?" "Jill Cinnamon."supplied the long,slim redhead. "Welcome,Jill Cinnamon.Come and meet the rest of our band."Hood invited. They walked back to camp and as they approached the campfire someone called out."Who's the new recruit Hood?" "You're Ferret Hood,"Jill asked a bit perturbed.When Hood nodded his head,she gave him a funny look and said,"Well,you could have said something."She was then introduced to the others around the fire. Jill lived up to her boast and was the fastest ferret Hood had ever seen.She was also very good at slinking and sneak attacks.As training continued,Hood was sure they were as ready as they ever were going to be. It was time for their first robbery,to steal from the rich and to irritate the Sheriff and through him, Prince Litterbox. As translated from the dook by Sandy and Fuzzbeans [Posted in FML issue 2880]