

as well as the fact that they're trapped. Having dodged or escaped the traps, the group breaks through an old stone barrier and finds, of all things, a village underground.

Dithering and is forced to dodge a massive supply of arrows (which are easily absorbed by the supplies, as Scuttlebutt soon finds). Though the group is mystified by the Native American architecture, their amazement turns to fear when Tiger unintentionally sets off a gauntlet of traps, splitting the group up. Only a few seconds afterwards, Scuttlebutt ends up crushed by Tiger, who was scared when the group got too far away.

an invasion or flood) that threatened the mice and forced them underground. Soon afterwards, they stumble upon writings that tell of a cataclysm (i.e. Dithering makes the correct assumption that they are in close proximity to an underground river. Though Scuttlebutt doubts that Native Americans had indoor plumbing, Dr. would be the end of the line!"Īs they journey on, the group hears what sounds like running water. Scuttlebutt ends up bringing up the rear, constantly complaining of the massive weight on his back, making silent remarks of how if he were in charge, "the only thing at the end of the line. Presented in a montage, the group slowly makes their way through the underground maze that leads to the treasure. Dithering says, to which Scuttlebutt remarks "That's a matter of opinion). The next day, in the ruins of Beach's Pnuematic Subway (where Fievel and Tony found the map), Fievel's family wishes the group good luck and provides a container of matzo ball soup (even though the group has plenty of supplies, which are "easy to carry" as Dr. Though it seems obvious that they're not after the map, they are after the treasure that waits at the end of the line. After being introduced to Chief McBrusque (who has never met him because there is a lack of any broken bones, which causes everyone except Scuttlebutt to laugh pleasantly), he then asks if they might be interested in a treasure map. Dithering is because he is a spy working for the factory owners, keeping an eye out for anything that they might want for themselves. Next, when Scuttlebutt visits the big cheese club, it is revealed that the only reason he helps Dr. Dithering then asks Scuttlebutt to help him gather supplies, but the rat (who was watching the whole discussion) has mysteriously vanished unbeknownest to the heroes, he has run off to inform his true employers of what he has found out.

Dithering and Tony, Fievel is able to convince his parents to let him go on the expedition. Naturally, everyone is excited however, when Fievel wants to go looking for the treasure, his parents deny him, being naturally concerned for his safety. Dithering) visit Tony (who had apparently quit his job at the cheese factory after having shown up to work late, which caused him to lose a week's pay), where Dithering shares the news that what Fievel and Tony found was a treasure map. That night, Scuttlebutt (along with Fievel, Tiger and Dr. Dithering makes a sudden realization, causing Scuttlebutt to land in a cauldron of sticky stuff (which he doesn't notice until he asks what's going on). Later, Scuttlebutt is seen reclining whilst Fievel and Dithering examine the parchment however, Dr. Dithering is easily able to recognize it as a document made by Native Americans (or, to be more specific, the mice who lived with them) of the Lenape tribe. He then pulls over "the large magnifyer" (really just a magnifying glass) and holds up an old piece of parchment that Fievel and Tony found while exploring an abandoned subway tunnel. He soon bursts out of a file cabinet, claiming that he was merely organizing the doctor's files. Dithering whilst sticking to the shadows. He is first seen creeping around the Museum of Natural History, following Fievel, Tony, Tiger and Dr. Scuttlebutt is only seen in An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island. 2.1 An American Tail:The Treasure of Manhattan Islandīackground Physical Appearance Personality Role in the film An American Tail:The Treasure of Manhattan Island.
