Four hours later, King Tillian collapsed on a bunk, and he had to take a nap.The two children were already asleep, and King Tillian had sent the children to bed before they went to bed, for it was impossible for them to sleep most of the time at night.Moreover, he also knows that children at this age cannot go without sleeping.Besides, he wears them out too.First, he asked Jill to do some archery practice, and later he found out that Jill was not too bad to be a Narnian, although she was not up to Narnia's standards, and she even managed to shoot a hare, which of course was a rabbit that could not speak.In the western part of Narnia, there are many of these common rabbits.Now the hare had been skinned, cleaned, and hung aside to dry.He found that the two children were quite adept at this obnoxious, unpleasant-smelling work, for they had learned it in the days of Prince Ruilian, during that great journey through the land of the giants.Immediately afterward, he tried to teach Eustace how to use his scimitar and shield.Eustace had learned quite a bit of fencing in his early adventures, but he had always used a straight Narnia sword, and he had never wielded a curved Calemon half-moon scimitar, which was quite difficult, as many of the moves were completely different, so many of the habits he had mastered in using the longsword had to be relearned.However, King Tillian found his eyes very sharp and his steps quite quick and agile.He was amazed at the strength of the two children.In fact, the two of them seemed to be much stronger, taller, and more mature than they had been when he had first met them a few hours earlier.This is the peculiar effect that the air of Narnia usually has on guests from our world.The three of them agreed that the first thing they had to do was to return to the stables and try to rescue the unicorn treasure.If this is successful, then after that, they will try to flee eastward, heading east to join up with a small group brought by Bream Witt from Kelpalavier.An experienced warrior and hunter like King Tillian could always wake up punctually in the time he had envisioned.So he set his time for nine o'clock that night, and then he put all his worries aside, and fell asleep as soon as he lay down.It seemed like it was only after a while that he woke up.With a keen sense of light and things, he is convinced that he has a very precise grasp of sleep time.So he quickly got up from the bed, put on a helmet with a turban wrapped around him, and slept in chain mail, and shook the two children awake.The two children, to tell the truth, looked very pale and depressed when they had just woken up from their beds, and looked languishing, and yawning."
Now," said King Tilian, "we are going to go straight north from here.Luck was good, tonight was a starry day, and tonight's trip was much shorter than our daytime, because we had made a big circle to avoid the enemy, and now we were going straight ahead.If we get into any trouble or provocation, both of you have to hold your breath and keep your voice, and I'll stand up and talk and do my best to deal with each other, like a careman nobleman who is full of foul-mouthed words and is ruthless and arrogant.If I draw my sword, then, you, Eustace, must be in step with me, and Jill, you must leap quickly behind us and stand still, and at the same time put the arrow on the string.But if I shout to retreat, you two will have to rush back to the tower without saying a word.No one should be in love with war, and if I had given the order to retreat, I could not fight even a single turn: in war, such quick recklessness has ruined many great battle plans, and must not be emulated.So now, friends, in the name of Aslan, let's go forward," they walked out into the cold night.All the great stars of the north twinkle above the treetops.The North Star of that world, called the Spearhead Star, is brighter than our North Star.For a while, they went straight in the direction of the spearhead, but soon came to a dense bush, and they had to leave the predetermined route and make a detour.After that, it became difficult to orient themselves because the top of their heads were still covered by tree branches.The person who got them back on the right track was Jill, who was an excellent guide when she was in England.She had traveled so much in the desolate northern lands of Narnia, so she naturally knew the stars of Narnia clearly, and even when the spearhead star was hidden, she could determine the direction based on the positions of the other stars.As soon as King Tillian found out that she was the best pathfinder of the three of them, he immediately let her go ahead.Then, to his astonishment, he noticed that she walked in front of her almost silently, in a flash."
It's unbelievable," he whispered to Eustace, "this girl is an amazing forest maiden, and even if she had the blood of a dryad, it would hardly be possible to do any better." ”"Because she's so petite, it's an advantage for her."
Eustace whispered.But Jill's voice came from the front: "ShhhIn fact, it's too quiet.On a typical Narnian night, there should be some noise: the occasional cheerful "good night" from a hedgehog, the cry of an owl overhead, or the sound of a flute from a distance indicating that the goats are dancing, or the vibration and thumping of the dwarfs from the underground.But now, the silence is boundless, lifeless, and darkness and panic envelop the entire kingdom of Narnia.After a while, they began to walk up steep hills, and the distance between the trees became farther and farther apart.King Tillian faintly recognized the well-known hilltop and stables.Now, Jill is marching more and more cautiously, and she constantly gesturing to others to be cautious as well.Then she stopped and stood there unmoving.Tillian saw her gradually sink into the grass, disappearing without a sound.After a while, she stood up again, brought her mouth close to King Tilian's ear, and said in the lowest voice she could, "Get down."
See better. ”Her language is very concise, because it is easy to be heard by the other party when she speaks too much.King Tillian immediately lay down, almost as quiet as Jill, but not quite as she was, for he was heavier and a little older.There they were lying there, and from this vantage point they could see the edge of the hill meeting the starry night sky.Two black shadows raised over the hill, one of the stables and the other of a Calgate sentry a few feet in front of the stables.He was a very incompetent sentry, neither walking to nor fro, nor standing upright, but leaning his spear on his shoulder, drowsy, with his chin almost hanging down to his chest."
Well done."
King Tillian said to Jill.She showed him exactly what he wanted to know.They stood up, and this time King Tillian walked ahead, walking slowly and holding his breath.They cautiously walked to the bush less than forty yards from the sentry."
You're here waiting for me to come back."
King Tillian whispered to the other two, "If I fail, run away and run back to the tower." ”Subsequently, he walked out leisurely and boldly appeared in front of the enemy.The sentry was startled at the sight of him, and immediately tried to jump to his feet, for he feared that King Tillian would be one of his commanders, and that he would be asking for trouble if he sat there with a grin.But before he could get up, Tillian got down on one knee beside him and said to him, "Are you a warrior of Tisrock's life that may he live forever, and it fills my heart with joy to meet you among these beasts and demons of Narnia."
Shake hands, my friend" Before the Calemon sentry could figure out what was happening, he noticed that his right hand had been firmly grasped by the man.In the blink of an eye, someone was already kneeling between his legs and holding a dagger around his neck."
As soon as you speak, you will die," said King Tillian in his ear, "tell me where the unicorn is if you want to live," "Oh, my lord, behind the stables. ”The unfortunate man stammered."
Good.Stand up and take me to it," King Tillian ordered.The man stood up tremblingly, the tip of the dagger always aimed at his neck.As King Tillian walked behind him, the dagger swam around his neck cold and thorny.Later, King Tillian simply put the dagger to a nearby place under his ear.The sentry, trembling with fear, led him around the back of the stable.Although it was dark, King Tillian immediately saw the white figure of the treasure."
ShhhhTell me how they tied you" "They tied all four of my legs and tied me with a rein in an iron ring on the wall of the stable. ”Jumbo's voice came."
Sentinel, just stand there with your back against the wall, that's it.Hey, Jewel, press the tip of your horn against the chest of this Calemin. ”King Tillian said."
Your Majesty, as you wish."
Jumbo said, and immediately complied."
If he makes the slightest move, he will be pierced directly in the heart."
King Tillian commanded.Then, in just a few minutes, Tillian cut the ropes that bound Jumbo.He first tied the sentry's hands and feet with cut ropes, forced him to open his mouth, stuffed him with a mouthful of grass, and tied him from head to toe so that he could not make a sound.Finally, he posed the sentry in a seated position and made him lean against the wall."
Soldier, I'm sorry I did this rude thing to you," said King Tilian, "but I have to.If we have the chance to meet again, I might be able to treat you well.Alright, Jumbo, let's get out of here now. ”He stretched out his left arm, wrapped his arms around the unicorn's neck, and bent down to kiss its nose, and the reunion filled both of them with joy.They returned to the place where he had been separated from the children as softly as they could.It was getting darker and darker under the trees, and before she could see Eustace, Tillian nearly crashed into his arms."
The matter is settled," King Tillian whispered, "a successful night raid."
Now, we can go home. ”However, they had only been around for a few steps when Eustace felt that something was wrong.He asked in a low voice, "Jill, where are you?"
and no one answered."
Your Majesty, is Jill on your side," he asked hurriedly."
What" King Tillian was taken aback, "Isn't she with you" It was really a very bad moment.They didn't dare to shout loudly at all, so they could only whisper her name as low as they could.But no one answered."
Did she leave you when I left?"
asked King Tilian."
I didn't see her leave, I didn't hear her leave," Eustace said, "but she could have walked away without me noticing."
She can walk like a cat and walk quietly, as you've seen with your own eyes. ”At this moment, a drum beat was heard from a distance.Jewel's ears leaned slightly forward to listen carefully."
It's the dwarfs."
It said right away."
Treacherous, disloyal, and treacherous dwarfs are most likely our enemies."
King Tillian grunted.Two humans and a unicorn stood motionless.There are so many things to worry about and worry about right now that they don't know what to do for a while.A sound of hooves came closer and closer, and he walked steadily in this direction.After a while, beside them, a low voice sounded."
Hey, are you all there" Thankfully, both of them breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this, and that was exactly what Jill was saying."
Where the hell have you gone," Eustace growled in a rage, as he was panicking and anxious about her disappearance, and Jill's sudden disappearance really worried him."
I'm running to the stable," Jill gasped, but it was a gasp you made as you tried to stifle your laughter."
Oh," Eustace growled in a low voice, "do you think that's funny, is that all I can say is" "Your Majesty, have you rescued the treasure?"
interrupted Jill and turned to King Tillian and asked."
Yes, it's here."
What kind of animal is that with you?"
said Jill, "but, while the enemy is not awake, let's go home first." ”As she spoke, she burst out into a small laugh again.The other two men immediately complied, for they had been in the danger zone for too long, and the dwarfs' drums seemed to be getting closer.After only a few minutes of walking south, Eustace said, "What do you mean by catching it?"
”Jill said."
What," said Tillian, hasteningly, "where and what the hell have you just done?"
"Well, sir, that's right," said Jill, "and as soon as I saw you coercing the sentries to leave from there, I couldn't help thinking, why don't you just go inside the stables and see what is inside, so I climbed up, and the latch of the stables was easily pulled open by me." ”"Of course, it was pitch black, and it smelled like any other stable.So I lit it a little, and can you believe it, and there was nothing in the whole stable except for this old donkey with a lion's skin on it.I pulled out my knife and told it had to come with me.In fact, I had no need to threaten it with a knife in this matter, for it had had enough of the stables and was more than happy to come with me."
Oh, good fellow," Eustace exclaimed, "I'm damned, I was angry with you just now, but I still think it's a very bad thing for you to sneak away behind our backs, but I must admit that you did a very perfect and successful thing."
Your Majesty, if she had been a boy, I am sure she would have become a knight, would she?"
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"If she had been a boy," said King Tilian, "she would have been whipped for disobeying orders." ”In the darkness, no one could see whether he was frowning or smiling when he said this.At this moment, there was a sudden harsh sound of metal grinding in their ears."
Your Majesty, what are you doing here," the unicorn treasure asked suddenly."
Draw my sword and cut off the head of this hateful donkey," said King Tillian in a terrible voice, "stand aside, little girl," "Oh, no, please don't hurt it. ”"Really, you can't do that," Jill said.It's not its fault, it's all the ape's plan.It didn't know anything, it didn't see through the ape for what it really was, and it was deeply sorry and regretful for it.It's a nice donkey.Its name is Bewilderment.And I'm putting my arms around its neck," said King Tillian, "and you are the bravest and wisest of my people, but also the most unkind and disobedient.Okay, then let's let this donkey live, donkey, what else do you have to say for yourself" "I, Your Majesty" came the donkey's voice, "if I have done something wrong, I am sure that I am very remorseful and chagrined.Ape Tricky told me that it was Aslan's intention to let me dress up like this.I took the treacherous words seriously.I'm not as smart as treacherous, I just do what it tells me to do.For me, there was no joy at all in living in the stables, and I didn't even know what was going on outside.It never allowed me to go out except for a minute or two at night.Some days, they even forgot to give me water. ”"Your Majesty," said Jumbo, "those dwarfs are getting closer and nearer, shall we meet them?"
said King Tillian for a moment, and then burst out laughing.Then he spoke, this time without lowering his voice."
The lion king," he said, "I'm getting sluggish to meet with them, of course, we must meet with them, and now, we're going to meet anyone."
We're going to show them this donkey, let them see this thing that they had feared before, and let them be respectful.We can debunk the ape's despicable and evil plot and let them see the truth of the matter.Its sordid secrets are thoroughly revealed.Today, the tide has turned.Tomorrow we'll hang that ape from the tallest tree in Narnia, and we'll never have to whisper, sneak around, or hide in disguise.Where the faithful and honest dwarfs have gone now, we have to tell them the good news. ”When you've been whispering for hours, there's an astonishing thrill to anyone who speaks in a loud voice, and the whole team starts to laugh and talk, and even the bewildered heads look up and let out a loud hiss: "Whoa, whoThen they set off in the direction where the drums were coming from.The drums grew louder and louder, and soon they could clearly see the light of the torch.They came out of one of the many uneven roads that run through the lamppost wilderness, and in England we can hardly call it a road.There, the group marched with firm steps, more than thirty dwarfs, all carrying small shovels and hoes on their shoulders.Two heavily armed Calemon soldiers led the way in front, and two other Calemon soldiers were in charge of the rear of the hall."
Stop," King Tillian walked out of the road with a thunderous roar in front of them, "Stop, soldiers, where are you going to take these Narnia dwarfs, and whose orders are you here" t1706231537: