The Eyes of Silverweed is the ninth episode of Season 3 and the thirty-fifth episode overall. The English-German translated title is "An Unfair Due."
Plot Synopsis[]
Silverweed traps Fiver in a twisted dream to invade his mind and see the location of Watership Down Warren for General Woundwort but he fails. After a second attempt, Fiver accidentally opens his eyes and he reveals what the Down and it's surrounding area looks like. Hazel decides to lead a group to capture Silverweed, believing he's dangerous, meanwhile Campion and Blackberry also have the idea to try and get the buck out of Darkhaven, but get caught by Woundwort, but Fiver gets into Silverweed's mind and get him out of Darkhaven. In the end, Silverweed decides to join Watership Down Warren as he realizes Fiver's thoughts are much like his own, escaping Woundwort and the Darkhaven army.
Plot[]
Silverweed traps Fiver in a twisted dreamworld illusion, allowing him to invade Fiver's mind and see through his eyes to learn the location of Watership Down for his master Woundwort. He fails, however Fiver successfully holds off Silverweed but can still feel Silverweed's thoughts in his head, as Silverweed sadly tells Woundwort "his mind is so much like mine", yet Silverweed is forced to have another try.
As Hannah tries to practice the magic (to Hawkbit and Dandelion's amusement), Fiver's mind is invaded by Silverweed again. He manages to fight off Silverweed's hold, but not before Silverweed deduces that Watership Down is "in the high hills, near a lone beech tree." as he successfully forces Fiver to open his eyes and look around the area.
Fiver demands to be led away from the down but Hazel refuses as he realizes how dangerous Silverweed is, not Fiver, so he and the others journey to Darkhaven with the intent of kidnapping him. Meanwhile, Campion and Blackberry have the same idea, whilst Granite becomes Woundwort's new second-in-command when he challenges Vervain to single combat. Vervain forfeits rather than face the stronger Granite and then gets it back by cheating.
Campion and Blackberry try to kidnap Silverweed, but fail and attract Woundwort's attention, who demands an explanation. Fiver possesses Silverweed to get him past Woundwort with Blackberry and Campion, however loses his control on Silverweed. Silverweed decides to join the Watership Down rabbits as he realises that the down will be safe. Hazel meets Campion and Blackberry and tries to get them to escape, however both want to stay in Darkhaven to finish Campion's task. Spartina watches this and is somewhat impressed by Campion's nobility. Silverweed is taken and welcomed into the down, telling Hannah he knows about the magic, and is happy to be free at last.
Characters[]
- Fiver
- Silverweed
- Hazel
- Bigwig
- Captain Campion
- Hawkbit
- Dandelion
- Vervain
- General Woundwort
- Granite
- Blackberry
- Hannah
- Pipkin
- Spartina
- Primrose
- Speaker of the Past
- Captain Broom
- Hemlock (mentioned)
- Hedge the Wizard (mentioned)
- Marigold (flashback)
- Cowslip (flashback)
- Captain Holly (background)
Locations[]
Video[]
Watership Down Season 3 Episode 9 The Eyes of Silverweed