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Blacky the Crow, despite his reputation for mischief, possesses exceptionally sharp eyes. Flying over the Old Briar-patch, he recalls Jenny Wren's gossip about "great news." He flies lower and spots Peter looking worried, then sees Mrs. Peter. To his astonishment, he spots something more under a thick sweet-briar bush. 

With a hoarse chuckle, he flies off, shrieking, "Peter Rabbit's got a family!" Reddy Fox grumbles, knowing Old Man Coyote will now be interested, while Jimmy Skunk grins, and Redtail the Hawk anticipates a meal.

Notable Quotes:

• "Mischief always waits to greet Idle hands and idle feet." – Peter Rabbit (epigraph)

Summary:

• Blacky the Crow's pivotal role as the ultimate "broadcaster" of the news.
• The swift and widespread consequences of the secret being fully revealed to all.
• The unsettling implications of the predators' excited reactions to the news of Peter's family.

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