How did Custard prove to be brave when the pirate came?

Answer – Belinda describes her pet, the dragon as coward. But actually, the dragon was very brave than others. When a pirate enters in the house, Custard jumped and snorted like an engine. His tail clashed like irons in a dungeon. There were different sounds of clatter, clank and jangle, He attacked the pirate as a robin attacks a worm and swallowed him. During this incident Custard, the dragon proves his courage and heroism.