OOC-- Zamron certainly would not have figured it out at the very moment of those crows being changed. But I invite you to think of what might be the next "odd occurrence." Only, we can't have Zamron himself eat the grain and repent of his evil, or where would the story be?
Quite, there would be no evil villain to keep the good guys on their toes!
I.C: Unsurprisingly, every single Jadisite addressed by Zamron assure him that they were all loyal to their Queen, whom they considered it a pleasure to serve. Indeed, this is not surprising, as those who escaped from the Battle of Beruna and joined Zamron comprise the most wicked Jadisites, having chosen to serve Jadis voluntarily, of their own free will. Satisfied, Zamron dismisses them, although he remains concerned about recent developments. That same evening, he and Captain Ashraf hold a council to discuss the matter.
"There's definitely something peculiar going on!" he exclaims. "Moreover, it seems to have started after we returned with the corn."
"I agree with you!" replies the captain of the secret police. I cannot understand what is happening, because those crows and Gruntabillery the giantess were all staunchly loyal to Her Majesty. I would never have expected them to be traitors. However, we both heard them, so we had no choice but to silence the crows. However, I am concerned at the escape of Gruntabillery with that satyr. Since she has blocked that pass (she must have been planning this for some time) not only can we not follow them, but we have no way of knowing where she is planning on going. We have to consider the possibility that she may betray us to our enemies. If she does so, this base may not be safe in the long term."
"That thought had occurred to me too, " admits Zamron. "However, even a giantess will take a while to get to the part of Narnia where they are, and there is a strong possibility that it will take a while before they are willing to listen to her. As for the satyr, he seemed so stupid I very much doubt whether he is capable of telling anyone anything about us. Nevertheless, when Ripskin returns, I intend asking her to scout around and see whether she can find us somewhere else we can use as a base, if it should become necessary. Of course, there is always Her Majesty's palace; although eminently suitable, I fear that would be the first place they'll look for us."
"Very true, " replies Ashraf. However, you may wish to consider mounting an expedition there, to see whether there is anything we can use, or to prevent anything useful from falling into their hands. In the meantime, I shall double the guards and send out more scouting parties, so we don't get caught unawares."
"Good thinking," says Zamron.
At this point they adjourn their meeting. A short time later, the alarm is raised. "Zamron! Captain Ashraf! Come quickly!" Next minute, Sareg rushes up to him excitedly. " I was passing the place where the grain we collected was stored and you won't believe this, I scarcely do myself, but the grain is glowing! It must be bewitched! Come and see!"
Wondering just what the wolf is on about, Zamron hurries after Sareg to the place in question, joined on the way by Ashraf, who is also investigating the commotion. Upon arrival they see that there is indeed a golden glow coming from the grain. Stunned, they stare at it for several moments before Zamron asks "What is going on?"
O.O.C: I shall stop at this point, as I'm not sure whether you will approve of this latest development. If it is considered wrong in any way, I can always delete the last two paragraphs