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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>A &#039;&#039;&#039;crossbow&#039;&#039;&#039; is a mechanical weapon used for firing bolts or [[Bow and Arrows|arrows]]. It usually consists of a groove in which a projectile is inserted, and a string which is drawn tight and held by a trigger. When the trigger is released, the projectile fires.<br /> <br /> In &#039;&#039;[[Redwall]]&#039;&#039;, [[Constance]] and the [[Beaver]] constructed a giant crossbow in an attempt to assassinate [[Cluny the Scourge]]. They used a large table as a base, and instead of yew wood, they used a sapling from the orchard. Instead of an arrow, the two used an old candle snuffer with the end flattened to a point. Their plan was to fire their weapon into a tent occupied by Cluny. However, they mistook [[Cheesethief]] for the rat and killed him.<br /> <br /> In &#039;&#039;[[The Rogue Crew]]&#039;&#039;, [[Braggio Ironhook]] built two giant crossbows, and had them fitted to the prow and stern of the wheeled ship &#039;&#039;[[Greenshroud]]&#039;&#039;. After Braggio&#039;s death, [[Razzid Wearat]] used the weapons to slay several defenseless woodlanders, and knocked open [[Redwall Abbey]]&#039;s main gates by firing one of the enormous crossbow bolts.<br /> <br /> Also in &#039;&#039;The Rogue Crew&#039;&#039;, [[Ketral Vane]] and his foxes wielded handheld crossbows; these weapons were later confiscated by the [[Long Patrol]] and burned.<br /> <br /> ==Books==<br /> Crossbows appear in &#039;&#039;[[Redwall]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[The Rogue Crew]]&#039;&#039;.<br /> [[Category:Weapons]]</div>

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