While the dwarf and the witch were saying those words, the beaver couple and their children were walking forward a few miles away, as if they had stepped into a wonderful dream.The coat had long since been discarded, and now they no longer said to each other, "Look, there's a kingfisher over there" or "Hey, it's a hyacinth," or "What's that nice smell," or "Listen to the thrush," but walked silently, from the warm sunlight into the shady green bushes, and into the mossy wide glade, where the tall elms formed a leafy shade overhead.Then they walked into a large field of dense red currants full of flowers, and into the hawthorn groves, where the aroma was enchanting, and they were already deeply enchanted by the wonderful journey.As they watched winter disappear before their eyes, and the forest transitioned from the harsh winter of January to the warm spring of May in a matter of hours, they felt the same sense of surprise as Edmund.However, they are not as sure as the witches, believing that it was Aslan's arrival that caused this to happen.However, they all know that it is the witch's spell that keeps the winter of Narnia never-ending, so they all know that once this incredible spring comes, it means that the witch's plot has failed, and it is a complete failure.The snowmelt lasted for a while, and everyone knew that the witch could no longer use the sleigh, so they were not in such a hurry.They allow themselves to take more breaks and extend the duration of each break.They were very tired, but not exhausted, just a little listless and in a trance.However, they were extraordinarily calm, as if they had been in the open for a long and difficult day outdoors and were finally coming to an end and were able to go home and rest.Susan also had a small blister on one of her heels.They had long since left the course of the great river, for they had to turn a little to the right, that is to say, a little south, to reach the stone table, and besides, this road was not the way they ought to go, and once the snow began to melt, they could not keep walking along the valley, for with so much snowmelt, the river would soon be flooded, and a menacing, roaring, and turbid flood would completely submerge the path on which they were walking.At this moment, the sun is about to set, the sky is getting redder, the shadows behind everyone are getting longer and longer, and the flowers are beginning to gather."
It's not that far from there now."
Mr.
Beaver said as he led them up the hill, passing over a deep, soft stretch of moss, on which their tired feet felt comfortable, where a few tall trees grew sparsely.When everyone felt out of breath when the long day was finally over, Lucy wondered if she would be able to climb to the top of the mountain if she couldn't get a good rest, but suddenly she found that they had reached the top.They were standing in a green clearing, overlooking the forest, and as far as the eye could see, there was a continuous forest as far as the eye could see, and in the far east there seemed to be something shining and shaking."
Oh my God," Peter whispered to Lucy, "that's the sea," and in the middle of the clearing at the top of the hill was the stone table.It was a large gray slab, supported by four straight stones underneath.The stone table looks very old, and it is carved with strange symbols and lines, probably a lost language.Just by looking at these symbols, I can't help but feel a sense of curiosity and mystery in my heart.The second thing they saw was a tent set up on the side of the clearing.It was a wonderful tent, especially the afterglow of the setting sun that happened to sprinkle on the tent, the surface of the tent looked like an apricot-yellow satin, the rope was crimson, the tent stake was ivory, and on the pillar of the tent, a flag embroidered with a leaping red lion was hung high, fluttering in the wind, and at the same time, the breeze blowing from the distant sea caressed their faces.They stared at the tent when they heard a burst of music on the right, and they involuntarily turned around towards it, and then they saw Aslan, whom they had come to see.Aslan stood among a group of creatures that surrounded it in a crescent-shaped circle, among which were the Dryads and the Water Spirits, which we call the Goddess of the Forest and the Water Nymphs, who were playing beautiful music with their stringed instruments.There were four huge Rémy Martin horses, with heads resembling handsome and fierce giants, and bodies resembling horses bred in English stables.There was also a unicorn, a man-headed cow, a pelican, an eagle, and a large dog.At Aslan's side stood two leopards, one holding its crown and the other holding its flag.Speaking of Aslan, the beaver couple and the children don't know what to do or say when they see it.People who have not been to the kingdom of Narnia usually think that there is nothing to fear when seeing a good animal, and if the children had thought so before, they have now corrected their misconceptions, because when they wanted to take a closer look at Aslan's face, they could not help but start to tremble at the sight of its golden mane and its noble, mighty, and intimidating eyes."
Let's go over."
Mr.
Beaver whispered."
No," Peter replied in a whisper, "you go first." ”"No, Adam's son should have gone ahead of the animals."
Mr.
Beaver whispered back to him again."
Susan," Peter whispered, "how do you feel that girls come first." ”"No, you're the oldest."
Susan whispered too.Of course, the longer the time drags on, the more embarrassed everyone feels.Then Peter finally understood that he had to intervene, so he drew his sword, raised it in salute, and then said to the others, with a little trepidation, "Come with me, and you will not be worried." ”Then, he walked towards the lion king and said, "Aslan, we are coming. ”"Welcome to you, sons of Adam, Peter;" Aslan said, "Welcome, Eve's daughters, Susan and Lucy; Welcome, male and female beavers. ”Its voice sounded very deep and deep, and somehow it invisibly dispelled the uneasiness that lingered in everyone's hearts.Now, they just feel calm and happy, and they don't feel embarrassed even if they stand there without saying a word."
But where is the fourth of you," Aslan asked."
Oh, Aslan, he's taken refuge with the White Witch and plans to betray us."
Mr.
Beaver said.So Peter had to explain, "Aslan, it's all my fault, I lost my temper with him, and I think that's what made him rebellious." ”Aslan was silent, neither forgiving Peter nor reproaching him.It just stood there, looking at him with its big golden eyes, and everyone felt as if they didn't know what to say."
Excuse me, Aslan," Lucy asked, "is there any way to save Edmund," and "it takes a lot of thought to figure it out," replied Aslan, "but it may be much more difficult than you think. ”Immediately afterward, he fell silent again.Until that moment, Lucy had thought that its face looked so noble, resolute, and serene, but now she suddenly felt that it still looked sad.However, this expression quickly dissipated, and the lion king shook his mane, and slapped his two paws hard, and Lucy thought to herself: "If it doesn't know the combination of hardness and softness, these claws are really scary." ”He said, "Ladies, now the feast is ready to begin, and bring Eve's daughters into the tent and entertain them well." ”When the girl had entered, Aslan stretched out a paw and put it on Peter's shoulder, and with a gentle but powerful movement, she said to him, "Come, son of Adam, I will show you the castle where you will be king." ”Still holding his sword in one hand, Peter followed the lion king to the east side of the mountain, and presented them with a very beautiful view.The sun had set, and the whole land beneath their feet was shrouded in twilight with forests, hills, valleys, and great rivers that meandered like great silver serpents, and a few miles away was the sea, and beyond the sea was an endless sky, and the sunset had dyed the clouds a beautiful rose.But in the area off the coast of Narnia, which is in fact the mouth of the great river, there is a hill on which stands something that shimmers, but it is actually a castle, and the windows in the direction of Peter reflect the light in the setting sun.Peter felt that the castle was like a big shining star on the coast."
Manly," said Aslan, "there is the castle of Kelparaville with its four thrones, and you must be king on one of them."
The reason why I am showing you all this is because you are the first of them, and you are going to be the supreme king who is higher than everyone else. ”Peter still didn't say anything.Suddenly, a strange sound came, breaking the silence in front of him, like a trumpet, but the voice was much more mellow."
It's your sister's horn."
Aslan whispered to Peter that if it was disrespectful to describe the sound of a lion as purring, then its voice was so low that it could only be described as purring.Peter didn't react for a moment.Then he saw all the creatures rushing towards him, and Aslan waved his claws and said, "Leave me and let the prince take the lead," and then he understood what was going on, and he immediately ran towards the tent.As soon as he walked in, he saw a terrible scene.The goddess of the forest and the water nymph were fleeing in all directions, and Lucy, whose face turned pale with fright, ran straight at him with two legs.Then he saw Susan running towards a tree, and climbed up with great speed, followed by a great gray beast chasing after her.At first, Peter thought it was a bear, but later he realized that the beast looked like a German wolfdog, only much larger than a dog.Then it occurred to him that it was a wolf, a wolf standing on the ground on its hind legs and supporting its body, and its two front paws pounced on the trunk of the tree, where it roared and bitten, and the wolf's hair on its back stood up.Susan had only climbed to the second branch, and there was no way to climb any higher, one of her legs hanging from below, only an inch or two from the teeth of the terrible wolf.Peter couldn't figure out why she hadn't climbed any higher, or at least had to hold on to it, but he found out later that she was about to faint with fright.If Susan did faint, then she would have fallen from the tree right away.Peter didn't think he was too brave, and frankly, the sight made him feel like he was about to vomit, but it didn't affect his sense of mission in the slightest, and he raised his sword and rushed straight at the wolf, aiming it at its rib space.The sword did not stab the wolf, and after a lightning dodge, it turned its head angrily, its eyes glowing with a scorching light, and it opened its bloody mouth and let out a terrible, piercing howl.If it hadn't had to howl to vent its anger, it would have jumped up and bitten Peter's neck.In fact, it all happened so fast that Peter didn't have time to think, he just had time to bend down and stab the wolf between its two front legs with all his might, only to stab it in the heart.What followed was a scary and chaotic time, like a nightmare.The wolf didn't look like it was dead, it didn't look like it was alive, and the sharp teeth that were baring out were still on Peter's head, and he dragged and pulled so hard that his whole body was covered in wolf blood and fur.It was a little more time before he was sure that the beast was completely dead.He then drew his sword, then straightened up, wiped the sweat from his face, and felt exhausted."
Hurry up," Aslan commanded in a loud voice, "I see a wolf in the bushes, and the Centaur Eagle is right behind you, and it's going back to its mistress, and this is your chance to find the witch and rescue Adam's fourth child." ”As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a thunderous sound of horses' hooves and the fluttering of eagles' wings, and more than a dozen of the most agile animals quickly disappeared into the twilight.Peter was still panting violently, and he turned to see Aslan already standing beside him."
You forgot to wipe your sword clean."
Aslan said.But to tell the truth, Peter saw that the bright sword in his hand had been stained with the blood of the wolf, and his face turned red.He bent down and wiped his sword on the grass, then carefully on his own clothes."
Kneel, son of Adam, give me the sword."
Aslan said.After Peter knelt down in obedience, Aslan patted him lightly with his sword and said, "Get up, Lord Peter Fenrisbain, and remember that from now on, whatever happens, do not forget to wipe your sword clean." ”t1706231537: