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Question
How was Belinda's behaviour with the dragon?
Solution
Custard, Belinda's dragon, has the reputation of being a coward. She chuckled at his desire for a cage to make him feel protected. He was brutally tickled by her. When Custard ate the pirate and saved everyone, Belinda's attitude toward the dragon altered.
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| Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears, And Ink and Blink chased lions down the stairs, Mustard was as brave as a tiger in a rage, But Custard cried for a nice safe cage. |
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