Lador complained that he had been hurt by the quills of Porcupine. Apparently he deserved it. But this incident raises all sorts of rumors about this new inhabitant of forest. Banner is not impressed by such stories and will better seek advice from the wise Owl. Soon he becomes a close friend of Porcupine. But others still believe the stories invented by aunt Woodpecker and Lador, so they want cast out Porcupine. Finally Porcupine leaves forest forever. Later they have to admit, that they made a great mistake.