"You can see land ahead," shouted someone at the bow.Lucy, who had been talking to Rheins in the stern, heard the shout, and quickly climbed down the ladder with brisk steps, and ran towards the bow of the ship.She ran into Edmund on the run, and the two of them walked to the foredeck together, where Caspen, Drinin, and Repechipe were already there.It was a cool morning, the sky had just turned white, and there was a little white foam floating on the deep blue sea, where, not far from the starboard side of the bow, was the nearest island to them in the Lonely Isles, Felimes, which was like a low green hill on the sea, and behind it, farther away, was the grey slope of its sister island, Dorne."
Philimes is still the same, and Dorne is still the same," Lucy clapped her hands happily, "Oh, Edmund, how long ago did the two of us last see them" "I can't figure out how these islands belonged to Narnia," Caspian asked curiously, "Did the Supreme King Peter conquer them?"
"Oh, no," said Edmund, "they belonged to Narnia before we ruled Narnia, during the reign of the White Witch." ”By the way, I've never heard of how these remote islands became vassals of the Kingdom of Narnia, and if I did, and if the story was interesting from start to finish, I might have written it in another story."
Your Majesty, are we going to enter the harbor here?"
asked Drininen, who asked from the side."
I don't think there's any great marina on Felimes.""
It was almost uninhabited in our time, and it still looks like it is today," Edmund said.Most of the people live on the island of Dorne, and a few live on the third island, which you can't see yet.They were just herding sheep on Felimes Island. ”"Then I think we'll have to go around that headland.""
We went to the shore on the island of Dorne, which meant we had to paddle forward. ”"It's a shame that we can't dock at Felimes," said Lucy lamentingly, "and I'd love to go there again, it's so lonely, a beautiful solitude, covered with grass, alfalfa, and the gentle sea breeze." ”"I'd love to move my legs and feet, too.""
I'll tell you," said Casbian, "why don't we take a boat to shore and send it back, so that we can stroll across Felimes Island and let the Dawn Tread pick us up on the other side of the island." ”If Caspian had been as experienced at that time as he had been in the latter part of this voyage, he would not have made such a suggestion.But at this time, it sounds like a pretty good idea."
Ah, then let's do it," Lucy said happily."
You'll come along, won't you?"
asked Eustace.By this time Eustace had reached the deck, his hands still bandaged."
As long as you can get out of this damn ship, you can go wherever you want."
Eustace said."
Damn," Drinin frowned, "what do you mean by that?"
"In a civilized country, like the one I come from," Eustace said, "the ships are so big that you don't even realize you're at sea when you're in them." ”"In that case, you should probably stay ashore all the time."
Casbin said unceremoniously, "Drinin, please inform them to put the boat down." ”The King, Mouse, the two brothers and sisters, and Eustace, all got into the boat and began to paddle towards the beach of Felimes.When the boat left them, they all looked back and were amazed to see how small the Dawn Tread looked in the middle of the sea.Lucy kicked off her shoes when she fell into the sea and swam in the sea, so of course she was barefoot, but it wouldn't be too hard to walk on the soft grass.It's nice to set foot on the shore again and smell the smell of the land and the aroma of the flowers, and even when you first get on land, you still feel like you're on a boat.It was much warmer than on a boat, and as they walked on the sand, Lucy felt comfortable on her feet and heard a lark singing.They reached the interior and climbed a very low but steep hill.Of course, after they reached the top of the mountain, they looked back again, and saw the "Dawn Tread" shining brightly, like a huge and bright insect paddling an oar, slowly crawling all the way to the northwest.When they had crossed the ridge, they could no longer see it.Now they were presented with the island of Dorne, separated from Philippes by a strait about a mile wide.Behind it, on the left, is the island of Afra.It's easy to see the narrow haven of the white town of Dorne."
Hey, what's going on," Edmund asked suddenly.In the verdant valley where they were going down, there were six or seven rough-looking men, all armed and sitting under a large tree."
Don't reveal who we are."
Caspen cautionarily reminded everyone."
Dare to ask Your Majesty, why can't you say it," Repechip, who was riding on Lucy's shoulder, asked puzzled."
I just thought," Caspian replied, "that the people here haven't heard from Narnia for a long time."
So it is very likely that they still do not recognize that our monarch is above them, and if so, it may not be possible to let people know that the king's identity is not complete. ”"Your Majesty, we still have a sword in our hands," said Repecip majestically."
Yes, Repechip, I know we have swords in our hands," said Caspian patiently, "but if this involves the reconquest of the three islands, I would prefer to come with a sufficiently strong army." ”By this time they were getting closer and closer to the strangers, and one of them, a tall man with dark hair, cried out loudly, "Good morning, yguys," and "Good morning, too," replied Casbyan, "Is there still a Governor in the Lonely Isles?"
"Of course," said the man, "Governor Gompas, Lord Governor is in Narrow Harbor.But you can stay and have a few drinks with us. ”Casbin thanked him, and though he didn't like the appearance of the new acquaintance, or the others, they all sat down.However, almost as soon as they raised their glasses to their lips, the black-haired man nodded at his companion, and then a figure flashed.All five visitors found themselves encircled by powerful arms.They struggled for a moment, but all the advantages were concentrated on the other side.Soon, everyone was disarmed, their hands tied behind their backs, except for Repechip, who was still writhing desperately in the hands of his grabber, biting wildly."
Tuckers, watch out for that brute."
The leader said, "Don't hurt it, I'm not worried, it's going to sell for a good price." ”"Coward coward," Repezip squeaked, "if you have the guts, let go of my claws, give me back the sword, and we'll have a fair duel" "Yo" the slave trader whistled as he was a slave trader, "It can talk, I've never seen a talking mouse."
If I sell it, it would be strange if it wasn't worth two hundred crescent coins" Calgate's crescent moon is the main currency in circulation in these places, and the crescent moon is equivalent to one-third of the pound."
So that's who you really are," Caspian mocked, "kidnappers and slave traders."
I hope you can be proud. ”"Be careful," said the slave trader, "don't go on and on.The more relaxed you are about this, the more comfortable you will be, you know, I'm not joking with you.I, like everyone else, had to survive. ”"Where are you going to take me?"
asked Lucy.She trembled with fright, and it took a great deal of effort to say this."
Take it to the Narrow Port," said the slave trader, "and the market will open to-morrow." ”"Is there a British consulate there?"
Eustace asked."
What the hell are you talking about," the man asked.Before Eustace could spend a long time trying to explain the matter, the slaver said, "Well, I've had enough of all this nonsense, and this mouse's words sound quite interesting, and what this man says is unstoppable.Guys, it's time for us to go. ”Immediately, the four captured humans were tied together with ropes, not particularly tight, but very strong, and the group walked mightily towards the shore below, and Repechip was caught, because it was threatened to seal its mouth, so it stopped biting.But it has a whole bunch to say.Lucy really wondered how the men could put up with what it said to them, which was what a rat said to a group of slavers.But the slave traders didn't object at all, and just said, "Go on." ”When Repezip stopped to catch his breath, they occasionally chimeed in: "It's a good play." ”Or, "Gee, I almost couldn't help but believe what it said" or: "Is this what one of you trained you to say that?"
infuriated Repechip, and by the end the whole of the words it had meant to blurt out had almost been choked back, and it was silent.When they reached the shore and looked ahead at the island of Dorne, they could spot a small village and a long boat docked on the shore, while a little farther away, a dirty boat that looked like it was covered in mud."
All right, young men," said the slave trader, "don't make a fuss, there's nothing worth crying about, put me aboard." ”At this moment, a good-looking, bearded man came out of a house, which I thought was an inn, and said, "Oh, Pugh, your goods have increased again," and the slave trader, who sounded as if he was called Pugh, bowed deeply and immediately feigned a flattering voice: "Yes, please take a look, sir." ”"How much are you going to sell that boy," the man asked, pointing at Casbin."
Ah," said Pugh, "I know that the Lord will pick the best, and that no inferior cargo will hide from your eyes, Sir."
As for the boy, I have a crush on him myself, and I kind of like him.My heart is too soft for me to even be in this business, however, for a buyer like you, sir" "Tell me how much it is, dirty thing" The lord interrupted him sharply, "Do you think I'm going to listen to you talk nonsense about your dirty deeds" "My esteemed lord, for the honor of being a lord, three hundred crescent coins, if this were to be replaced by someone else" The slave trader's words were interrupted before he could finish speaking."
I'll give you one hundred and fifty crescent coins."
The lord said irrefutably."
Oh, please," Lucy began, "whatever you are going to do, please don't separate us.You don't know," but then she shut her mouth, for she could tell that even now, Caspian didn't want anyone to know who he was."
Then one hundred and fifty crescent coins are sold.""
As for you, young lady, I'm sorry I can't buy you all," said the adult.Pugh, untie my boy.And you have to be careful to treat the other people in your hands well, otherwise it won't do you any good. ”"Oops," said Pugh, with a look of grievance, "have you heard of any gentleman in our line of business who treats goods better than I do, and are you satisfied, I treat them as if they were my own children." ”"That also seems to be true."
The adult said solemnly.The scary time is coming.Caspian was untied, and his new owner said, "Son, go this way." ”Lucy's tears flowed uncontrollably, and Edmund looked dazed.But Caspian turned back to them and said, "Cheer up, I'm sure in the end all the trouble will be solved.""
All right, Miss," said Pugh, "don't keep crying, the market will open tomorrow, don't spoil your looks."
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and then they rowed to the slave ship, and were immediately taken to a long, dark place under the ship, where there were many unfortunate people who were imprisoned.It turned out that Pug was a robber, cruising from island to island, capturing his cargo at will, and he had just returned this time, and the children had not met a single acquaintance, and most of the prisoners were Galma and Tribincians.They sat down on a straw pile, all the while worrying about whether Caspian would be in any danger, and trying to stop Eustace from talking nonsense, as if everyone but himself was to blame.So far, Caspian has had a very happy and fun time.The man who had bought him led him down the alley between the two rows of cottages, all the way to a clearing at the back of the village.Then, the man turned around and looked at him."
Son, you need not be afraid of me," he said, "and I will treat you well.I bought you back because of your looks, and you remind me of someone. ”"May I ask who it is, my lord," Caspian asked, with a stir in his heart."
You remind me of my master, King Caspian of Narnia."
The adult said.Hearing what he said, Caspian decided to take the risk and let everything out."
Your Excellency," he said, "I am your master, and I am Caspian King of Narnia. ”"You speak very casually," said the Lord, "but how do I know that you are telling the truth?"
"First of all, judging by my looks," said Casbye, "and secondly, because I know that I only have to guess six times to know who you are.You are one of the seven lords sent overseas by my uncle Miruz, and I have gone to sea to find them, namely, Arguez, Byrne, Octisian, Restima, Maframon, and, I have forgotten the names of the others.And last but not least, if you can hand me a sword, I can prove to anyone in an open battle that I am Caspine, the son of King Caspian, the rightful king of Narnia, the monarch of Kelparaville, and the emperor of the Lonely Isles. ”"Oh my God," cried the grown-up in amazement, "it was simply his father's voice and habit of speaking.My Majesty the Sovereign" he knelt down excitedly and kissed the King's hand."
The money that the lord paid for me will be allocated from our treasury."
Caspian said."
It's not in Pugh's pocket, Your Majesty."
Lord Byrne said that he was indeed one of the men Caspian was looking for, "and I can assure you that he will never be allowed to get my advice to the Governor countless times to put an end to this disgraceful and ill-dealing in human flesh." ”"Lord Bourne," said Casbyan, "we must speak first of the islands, but how about we first tell your own story," "Your Majesty, my story will be made clear in a few words. ”"I sailed here with those six companions and fell in love with a girl on the island.At this point, I felt that I was tired of continuing to drift at sea.And it didn't make any sense to go back to Narnia during your uncle's reign, so I got married.I've stayed here ever since. ”"And what kind of man is the governor called Gompas, and does he still recognize King Narnia as his sovereign?"
asked Caspian."
Nominally, everything he does is in the name of Narnia.But if he finds out that a real living king of Narnia has come to his domain, he will probably not be very happy.Moreover, if His Majesty goes to him alone without any armament, then he will not deny his allegiance, but he will pretend not to believe you.At this point, His Majesty's life will be threatened.Do you have any subordinates in the waters around this area?"
"My ship is heading around the headland," said Casbian, "and if there is a war, we will have about thirty swords.Can't we bring my ship in and attack Pugh and free my friends who have been captured by him?"
”"As soon as war begins," said Byrne, "two or three ships will be sent from the narrow harbor to support Pugh, and your Majesty must show that it is much more powerful than you really have, and intimidate them in the name of the king."
Don't start an obvious fight, Gompas is a timid man who can make him feel awe. ”After a little more talk, Caspian and Byrne walked towards the coast to the west of the village.There, Casbin blew his horn.This is not the magic horn of Narnia, Queen Susan's horn was left in his native Narnia and placed under the management of his regent Durupkin, who could use it if something major or urgent happened during the king's absence.Drininen, who had been searching the lookout for a signal, immediately recognized it as the sound of the king's horn.The Dawn Tread immediately headed for the shore.Then the boat was lowered again.A few minutes later, both Caspian and Lord Byrne were already standing on deck, explaining the current situation to Drinin.Like Caspian, he immediately planned to sail the Dawn Treader to the vicinity of the slave ship and board it.But Byrne also disagrees with this proposal."
Captain, sail straight along this channel," said Byrne, "and then go around to the island of Afra, which is my own territory.But first raise the king's banner, hoist all the shields, and send all the men you can to the battle mast.When you're facing the open ocean with your port bow, about five arrows from the shore and about two hundred feet away, send a couple of signals overhead. ”"To whom is the signal?"
asked Drininen, puzzled."
Heck, send a couple of other ships that we don't have, but Gompas will think we have other ships."
Byrne explained."
Oh, I see.""
Then they will recognize our signal, so what shall I say, and the whole fleet will besiege the southern part of Afra Island, and the rendezvous will be at "Burnsdade," Lord Burn continued, "and that will be well done."
If Caspian had any other ships on their whole journey, they would not have been visible in the narrow harbor. ”While Caspian was still sorry for his friends who had been caught on a slave ship by Pugh, he couldn't help but feel happy for the rest of the day.In the evening, as they had to paddle the whole time, they had to turn the rudder to the right to round the north-east of the island of Doen, and then turn again to port side to round the headland of the island of Afra, and they entered a fine harbour on the southern coast of the island of Afra.From here, the delightful territory of Byrne stretches diagonally to the edge of the sea.They saw that many of the people under Bourne's rule were busy in the fields, they were free people, a fiefdom of happiness, joy, and prosperity.They all went ashore here.The royal banquet was held in a low, colonnaded house overlooking the waterfront.Byrne and his kind wife and a few lively daughters entertained everyone very happily.When it got dark, Bourne sent a messenger to sail to the island of Dorne, ordering him to prepare well for tomorrow, but he did not say what he was going to do.t1706231537: