For a long time, they couldn't say a word, not even a tear.Then the unicorn treasure stomped the earth with its hooves, shook the mane on the back of its neck, and spoke."
Your Majesty," it said, "there is no need for consultation now.We already know that the ape's trickery goes deeper than we think.There is no doubt that it has been secretly in cahoots with Tisrocker for a long time, and when it discovers the lionskin, it immediately sends a message to Tisrock, preparing his fleet to capture Kelparavel and the entire kingdom of Narnia.Now the seven of us had no choice but to turn back to the Stables Hill to tell the truth about the matter, and to risk that Aslan had sent us.If there is a great miracle and we defeat the thirty Calmen soldiers who have joined forces with the treacherous, then we will turn around and meet the larger Calemon army that will soon come from Kelparaville, and die a glorious death in battle. ”King Tillian nodded, but he said to the children, "Now, dear friends, the time has come for you to return to your own world.There is no doubt that you have done everything that was supposed to be done to send you here. ”"But we didn't do anything," Jill said.She was trembling all the time, but it wasn't out of fear, it was because the whole thing was so bad, so terrible, it was beyond everyone's expectations."
No," said the king, "you have freed me from the tree and saved me.Last night you were still gliding like a snake in front of me in the woods, and you saw the donkey bewildered, and exposed the truth about the false Aslan; And you, Eustace, heroically killed your opponent.But you are all too young to be involved in such a bloody war.And the rest of us, tonight, maybe three days from now, will have to face this outcome.I beg you to be wrong, and I command you to return to your own world.I would be ashamed to let such a young warrior fall to my side in battle. ”"No, no, it's not like that," said Jill, who was very pale when she began to speak, then suddenly flushed, and then pale again, "we won't go back, and I won't care what you say."
No matter what happens, we're going to stay with you, Eustace, don't you say that's the case?"
”Eustace said he had put his hands in his pockets and had forgotten how weird and funny it was that he was wearing chain mail, "because, you know, we had no choice."
What's the use of talking about going back, it's easy to say, but how to get back, we don't have any magic to get ourselves back" was very reasonable, but, at this moment, Jill hated Eustace for saying it.When other people are emotional, he always likes to put on a calm appearance.When King Tillian realized that there was no way for the two children to return home, unless Aslan suddenly hastily took them away, he planned to let them cross the southern mountains into the territory of Achinlan, where it should be safer for them.But they didn't know how to go, and they couldn't send anyone to accompany them.Again, as Polgin points out, once the Calemens capture Narnia, they will be sure to capture Achin in the next week, and the R.
Rocks have been intent on annexing these northern countries for themselves.Eventually, after much pleading from Eustace and Gil, King Tillian finally agreed that they could go with him and take advantage of the opportunity, or, as he wisely defined the trip as "an adventure that Aslan had sent them."
King Tilian's first thought was that they should not go back to the Stables Hill, at least not until after dark, and now they felt dizzy and sick at the sight of the name Stables Hill.But the dwarfs told them that if they chose to go there at dawn, they might find it desolate and uninhabited, unless they might come across some of the Calemon sentinels.For all the beasts did not dare to come near the stables, except when they were called to those terrible, terrible midnight meetings, and they were frightened and plunged into deep fear by the wrath of the gods Aslan or Tash, whom the ape treacherous and Ginger had told them.The Calmen have never been good at moving in the woods.Porkine thought that even in the daytime they could easily go around to the back of the stables without being detected by the enemy, and that it would be much more difficult to do so at night, when the apes would call out all the wild beasts and gather them together, and the Calmen would come out to stand guard.When the assembly was committed, they hid the confusion behind the stable, and hid it tightly, away from all sight, until they seized the right moment to bring it out and show it to the public.This was clearly a well-thought-out strategy that would work in their favor, as their only chance of winning was to surprise the people of Narnia.Everyone agrees with the plan.Immediately afterward, the whole team embarked on a new route, heading northwest to the stable hill that they hated so much.Eagles sometimes hover high above their heads, sometimes perched on the backs of bewildered donkeys.Unless there's something in the most serious need, no one would think of riding a unicorn, not even King Tillian himself.This time, Jill and Eustace walked together.When they pleaded with the king for permission to come with the others, they felt that they were full of enthusiasm and courage, but now they did not feel brave at all."
Pol," Eustace whispered, lowering his voice, "I'll tell you, I'm already terrified." ”"Oh, you're all right, Eustace," Jill whispered, "and you can still fight people.But if I want to know the truth, I'll tell you, I'm shaking right now. ”"Oh, shivering is no big deal," Eustace said, "and I feel like I'm going to throw up." ”"For God's sake, let's stop talking about it."
Jill said with a pale face.Then they walked away without saying a word for a minute or two."
Jill."
It wasn't long before Eustace couldn't help but speak again."
What are you doing?"
asked Jill."
What would happen if we were killed by someone else here," Eustace thought of with a quirky question."
I guess we're both going to be dead."
Jill replied nonchalantly."
But, I mean, what will happen in our own world, will we wake up and find that we are back on that train, or will we be gone, never heard from again, or will we die in England," Eustace continued."
Oh my God, I never thought about it."
Jill shouted."
Wouldn't it be a very strange thing for Peter and the others to see me waving outside the window of the car, but when the train came into the station, they searched everywhere and couldn't find any sign of us, or if they found two bodies, I mean, if we died in England.""
Phew," said Jill, "how terrible the thought is," and "nothing terrible to us," said Eustace, "we shouldn't be there." ”"I almost wish that being said, no, I don't," Jill said in a rambling manner."
What the hell are you trying to say," Eustace asked eagerly."
What I'm trying to say is that I hope we never come back.But I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't speak, even if we are all killed.I'd rather die here for Narnia than go back to my hometown and grow old and sluggish, maybe too old to walk and have to go out in a wheelchair, but in the end, it's not the same, and I can't escape death. ”Jill said excitedly."
Or to be smashed to pieces by a British train," Eustace added."
Why would you say such a thing," asked Jill, puzzled."
When that horrible train shake happened, it was like the big shaking that threw us into Narnia, and I thought it was the beginning of a train accident.So when I found out we were actually in Narnia, I was really happy. ”While Eustace and Jill were talking about these things, the others were discussing their plan of action, and they were now feeling less miserable and miserable.That's because now they're all thinking about what they're going to do that night, not what is going to happen to Narnia, thinking that all its glory and happy hours are over, and all that kind of thought has been put aside for the time being.But as soon as they stop talking, those thoughts come out and plunge them into a cloud of misery and misfortune again, but they keep discussing it.What they had to do that night really made Pokin happy, and he was sure that wild boars, bears, and most likely all the dogs would join them at once.He didn't believe that all the other dwarfs would support Griff.Besides, fighting by the light of fire and going in and out of the woods are both beneficial to the weaker side.At that point, if they win that night, will it really be necessary for them to face the main army of Calmen in a few days, and sacrifice their lives in the war, why not hide in the forest, or simply go to the western wilderness beyond the Great Falls and hide like a fugitive Then they may gradually become stronger and stronger, and every day talking beasts and Achinlands will come to them, and eventually they will rise from their hiding places and sweep away the Calemuns At that time, These guys have long since ignored their existence and driven them out of the country, and the kingdom of Narnia can be revived again.After all, something like this happened during the reign of King Miruz, and King Tillian listened to Pokine's whole plan and thought, "But what about the god Tash" He thought in his bones that none of the things that Pokin had envisioned could happen, but he didn't say the words that undermined morale.As they got closer and closer to the stable hill, everyone's movements became extra gentle.Subsequently, a real forest action plan was launched.From the moment they first saw the stable hill, until the moment they all reached the back of the stable, they had spent more than two hours.There is no way to describe this kind of thing completely and appropriately, unless everything has to be recorded page after page, and the distance from each hidden point to the next is an adventure, during which they have to go through some long waits and several false alarms.If you're a good scout or a good guide, you'll know what this is all about.About sunset, everyone was safely into a holly grove about fifteen yards behind the stables.They chewed some hard biscuits, and then they all lay down.So they went into a terrible waiting phase.Luckily, the children lay there and slept for two hours, so it felt like time passed a little faster.But of course, by the time they woke up, it was already dark and very cold.To make matters worse, I woke up thirsty and didn't have a chance to drink it again.Confused stood there without saying a word, his body trembling a little from nervousness and restlessness.King Tillian was different, and he rested his head on the Treasure's flank as if he were sleeping on the bed he had placed in the palace of King Kelpalavier, until he was awakened by the sound of a clanging gong, and he quickly rose to watch.He saw a fire on the other side of the stable, and he knew that the moment he was looking forward to had arrived."
Kiss me, Jewel," he said, "and there is no doubt that this will be the last night we will live on this earth."
If I have offended you and annoyed you, then forgive me now, no matter how big or small. ”"My dear king," said Jumbo gently, "I wish you had offended me, so that I might have the opportunity to forgive and forgive you.Our time together was so happy and wonderful, and it filled my heart with great joy.If Aslan gives me the opportunity to choose, then I will not want another life, I will only choose the part I have experienced, even in the face of death. ”Immediately afterwards, they woke up the eagle, which had been sleeping with its head hidden under its wings, making it look as if it had no head at all, and crawled slowly in the direction of the stable.They left the confusion behind the stable, and it was not that they did not say a word of gentleness and kindness, for no one was angry with it at all.They told the delusion to stay where they were and not to move until one of them came to pick it up.Then they took up a position at one end of the stable.Not long after the campfire was lit, it had just begun to crackle.The campfire was only a few feet away from them, and the large group of Narnia beasts were on the other side of the campfire, so at first King Tillian couldn't see them clearly, but he could see many pairs of eyes shining in the light of the campfire, just like the eyes of a hare or a cat in the headlights of a car.King Tillian had just taken his place when the sound of the gong stopped.To his left, three figures emerged from nowhere.The first was the leader of the Kalemen soldiers, Tekan Leshda.The second is the treacherous ape, one of its front paws is firmly grasped by Tykan, and it keeps whimpering and sobbing, and its mouth grunts: "Don't go too fast, don't go so fast, I can't take it at all."
Oh, my head is dizzy, my poor head, these midnight rallies are too much for me, more than I can bear.Apes shouldn't get out of bed at night, and we're not as good at night as rats or bats.Oh, my poor head, groggy "On the other side of the treacherous side appeared none other than the cat King, with its gentle and dignified steps, its tail stretched straight into the air.The three of them walked towards the campfire together, and they were so close to King Tillian that they would immediately spot him if they looked in the right direction.Luckily, they didn't.However, Tillian, who was hiding in the shadows, heard Leshda whisper to King, "Hey, cat, go to your own post and play your role well." ”"Meow, meow, look at me, I won't disappoint you."
Ginger let out a cat's meow and said confidently.Then it went out to the campfire, and sat in the front row of the gathered herd of beasts, and as you might say, in the audience.Seriously, it just so happens that the scene is like being in a theater right now.The hordes of Narnia's beasts were like spectators, and the place where the leader of the Monster and Calemon soldiers with a bonfire and treachery stood to speak to a large group of beasts, the small, grassy flat ground in front of the stables was like a stage.The stables themselves are like a set behind the whole stage, and King Tillian and his friends are like people hiding behind the set and peeping around.If any one of them had stepped forward to the bright campfire, all eyes would have fixed on him at once; On the other hand, as long as they remain quiet and motionless in the shadows of the stables, only one percent of them are likely to attract the attention of the enemy.Tykan Leshda slowly led the treacherous man to the edge of the campfire.Both of them turned to face the herd, which of course meant that they were now facing away from Tillian and his friends."
Hey, monkey," said Tekan Lishda in a low voice, "let the wise men who are much wiser than you put into your mouth."
Also, lift your head up for me. ”When he said this, he made a small gesture on the tip of his toe behind the treacherous back, not knowing whether to poke it or kick it."
Don't touch me, stay away from me," the ape grumbled wryly.But it sat there straightening its back and began to speak in a louder voice: "All of you here, listen to me.A very terrible thing happened, an evil thing, one of the most evil things that has never happened in Narnia, and Aslan "" Tash, fool. ”Tykan Lishda corrected in a low voice."
Of course, I mean the god Tash," Strange continued, "and it was deeply outraged by the incident. ”The beasts waited in silence to hear what new troubles they had put into their making, and there was silence and silence.Those on the shadow side of the stables are also holding their breath for what is happening now," said the treacherous, "at this very moment, when that formidable Aslan himself was among us, in this stable behind me, an evil beast had committed an unforgivable crime, something you would think no one would dare to do, even from thousands of miles away.It had a lion's skin on its body, and was pretending to be Aslan himself, wandering leisurely among the trees. ”Jill was wondering if the monster had gone mad, and was it going to reveal the truth of the whole thing, and a roar of hatred and anger came from the beast."
Who's going to dare to do such a thing," the animal whispered, "where is it, where the hell is it, I'm going to tear it to pieces with my fangs," "I saw it last night," cried the monster screaming, "but it escaped."
It's a donkey, an ordinary and vile donkey, and if any of you see this damned donkey," the beasts roared angrily, "and we're going to find it, we're going to bite it and tear it to pieces."
It's better to stay away from us, and don't be touched by us if you have the ability, otherwise it will never be spared," Jill looked at the king with a look of hatred and disgust.Only then did she realize that this was all the cruel, vicious, treacherous and cunning tricks of the enemy: mixing a little bit of truth with it could make their lies more true and powerful.So, even if you tell the beasts now that there is a donkey disguised as a lion and used to deceive and mislead them, what does the trick have to say, "That's what I just said." ”And they lost all their work.What's the use of bringing out the bewilderment in lion's skin for the beasts to see, they will only swarm it and tear it to pieces."
That would be tantamount to taking away the wind that propels us and keeps us at a standstill."
Eustace whispered."
Remove the ground from under our feet, so that we have no place to stand."
King Tillian said."
It's hateful, this damn clever hand," said Pogin, "I swear to God this new lie must have been made up by King. ”t1706231537: