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Why did Custard cry for a nice safe cage? Why is the dragon called the 'cowardly dragon'?

Custard cried for a nice safe cage to be safe in case some danger comes up.


The dragon had a very ferocious and frightening appearance but did not behave in an aggressive manner. This made others think that he was a coward and thus he is called the ‘cowardly dragon’.


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