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Animal that followed not only Mary, but also Charles (4)

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I believe the answer is:

lamb

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'animal' is the definition.
(lamb is a kind of animal)

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(Other definitions for lamb that I've seen before include "Meaty" , "Meekest" , "Sweet and innocent child" , "Tender sheep meat" , "Exemplar of innocence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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