Chapter 3 Chapter 3 The Lonely Islands

"Land in sight!" cried the lookout from the bow. Lucy, who had been talking to Reines on the poop, clattered down the ladder and rushed forward.Edmund came along the way, and they saw Caspian, Drinian, and Reepicheep already on the forecastle.This morning the weather was cool with the wind, the sky was gray, the sea water was dark blue with small white waves, not far from the starboard bow was Felimes Island, the nearest small island of the Lonely Islands. Like a low green hill in the sea, behind the island, and beyond, the gray slopes of its sister island, Dorne. "Felimes is the same l Donne is the same!" II Lucy clapped her hands and said, "Oh, Edmond, how long has it been since you and I have seen these islands. "

"I don't see at all how these islands belong to Narnia," said Caspian. "Could it be that Peter the High King took them?" "Oh, no," said Edmund, "it was in Narnia before our time reigned—and that was in the time of the White Witch." (By the way, I have not yet heard how these distant islands belonged to the Kingdom of Narnia; if I did, and it turned out to be interesting, I would put it in some other book. "Shall we dock here, Sire?" asked Drinian. "I don't think Felimes has any good docks," said Edmund, "We were pretty much uninhabited back then, and it still seems to be. People mostly lived on Dorne, and some on Aphra—that's the third island; you don't see it yet. People just Just herding sheep on Felimes Island."

"I think we'll have to go around the headland," said Drinian, "and land on the Isle of Dorne. Then we'll have to paddle." "It's a pity we don't land at Felimes," said Lucy. "I'd like to walk there again. It's very deserted—a subtle desert, with weeds and clover everywhere, and soft sea ​​breeze. "I like to move my legs, too," said Caspian, "and I'll tell you. Why don't we paddle ashore and let the boat back to the big boat, and then we can cross Felimes Island and let the dawn tread the waves No. Pick us up on the other side?""

If Caspian had been as sophisticated as he had been since the voyage he would not have suggested it, but at the time it seemed the best idea. "Oh, let's go then," said Lucy. "Are you going?" said Caspian to Eustace, who had bandaged his hands and came out on deck. "Just get off the damn ship," said Eustace. "Damn it?" said Drinian. "What do you mean?" "In the civilized country I come from," said Eustace, "ships are so big that you never know you're at sea when you're in them." "In that case you might as well stay ashore," said Caspian, "and tell them to lower the boat, Drinian, please."

The King, the Mouse, the Pevensies, and Eustace got into the lifeboat and rowed to the beach of Felimes Island.They all looked back as the lifeboat rowed back to the ship after it had left them on shore.He wondered how small the Dawn Treader looked. Lucy had kicked off her shoes when she fell into the water for a swim, so she was barefoot, of course, but if you're going to walk on the hairy turf, that's no problem.It's a joy to be on land again, to smell the earth and the weeds, even if at first it's a joy to step on the earth as if you were still in a boat, which you often feel for a while if you're at sea.It was much warmer here than in the boat, and Lucy found the sand comfortable as they walked.There was a lark singing.

They went inland and climbed a low but steep hill.From the top of the hill they had to look back and see the Dawn Treader glowing like a big bright beetle, paddling slowly to the northwest.Then, over the mountains, they could no longer see the boat. Now the Isle of Dorne was in sight, separated from the Isle of Felimes by a mile-wide channel, and beyond Dorne to the left was the Isle of Aphra.You can see the white town of Narrow Harbor on Dorne Island at a glance. "Well, what is this?" said Edmund suddenly. In the green valley down which they descended half a dozen rough-looking men in full armor stood guard by the trees.

"Don't tell them who we are," said Caspian. "Please Your Majesty, why don't you say it?" said Reepicheep who agreed to ride on Lucy's shoulders. "It just occurred to me," said Caspian, "that no one has heard from Narnia here for a long time. It is very possible that they may not have recognized our monarchy yet. In such a case, it is Kings are not safe." "We have swords, Sire," said Reepicheep. " "Yes, Rip, I know we have swords," said Caspian, "but if it were a matter of reconquering the three islands, I would rather come back with a fairly strong army.

At this time, they were very close to some strangers, and one of them called out "Good morning." "Good morning," said Caspian, "is there a Governor of the Lone Isles?" "Yes," said the man, "there is Governor Gompers. His lord is at Narrow Harbor. But you may stay and drink with us." Caspian thanked him, and though he did not much like the looks of these new acquaintances, nor did the other four, they all sat down.Unexpectedly, before they raised the wine glass to their lips, the big black-haired man nodded to his accomplice, it was too late to say, and soon, all five visitors were caught by some iron arms unconsciously.They struggled for a while, but they were alone, and all of them were disarmed at once, and their hands were tied behind their backs--only Reepicheep was still struggling and biting desperately.

"Watch out for that beast, Turks," said the headman, "don't hurt him. I'm sure he'll fetch a good price "Hey!" the slaver whistled (it was a slaver), "it can talk! I've never heard of it. I don't think it sells for two hundred crescents." Crescents are the main common Calormenes, worth about a third of the pound sterling. "That's what you are," said Caspian, "a kidnapper and a slaver. I hope you are proud of it." "Hey, hey, hey, hey," said the slave trader, "stop babbling. The more relaxed you are, the more comfortable you'll be. I'm not in this business for a joke. I'm as good as anybody, You have to earn a living too."

"Where are you taking us?" Lucy said with difficulty. "Take it to Narrow Harbor," said the slaver. "The market opens tomorrow." "Is there a British Consulate there?" asked Eustace. "What?" said the man. But before Eustace could take the trouble to try to explain it, the slaver simply said, "Well, I've had enough of this nonsense. The mouse is perfectly satisfying, but this one is a tiresome one." .Let's go, guys." So the four captured people were all tied together, although they were not tied to death, they were tightly bound, and they walked towards the shore like this.Reepicheep was held.They threatened it to tie up its mouth, so it stopped biting.But it had a lot to say, and Lucy couldn't understand how the Mouse could bear it when it was told to the slave trader.But the slaver wasn't bothered at all, and just said, "Go on." Every now and then, when Reepicheep took a break, he would add, "It's a show," or "Oh, you almost did." I thought it was talking about my own experience!" Or "Did someone teach you to say this again?" Reepicheep was furious when he heard this, and in the end, many things he wanted to say were almost gone. I held it back for a while, and then I didn't say a word.

When they came to the shore across the sea from Dorne Island, they saw a small village and a long boat on the seashore, and a little past, there was also a big dirty boat parked. "Now, boys," said the slaver, "let's not quarrel, you have nothing to cry about. Come aboard." At this time, a handsome bearded man came out of a house (I think it was a guest branch) and said: "Hey Pug. The usual stuff again?" The slave trader who seemed to be named Pug bowed deeply, and said flatteringly, "Yes, my lord, please take a look." "How much do you want for that child?" asked the other, pointing to Caspian. "Why," said Pugh, "I know your lord will pick the best. You can't fool your lord with anything. Well, the boy, I have my eye on him. I like him a little bit. I'm soft by nature." You don't have a heart, you shouldn't be in this business at all. But to a customer like yourself..." "Tell me the price, cannibal," said the grown-up sternly, "do you think I want to hear the crap about your dirty business?" "My lord, for your respected lord, let's say three hundred crescents, if someone else..." "I'll give you one hundred and fifty." "Oh, please," put in Lucy, "whatever you do, don't break us up. You don't know..." But she stopped, knowing that even at this point Caspian didn't want to be identified. . "That's one hundred and fifty," said the grown man, "and as for you, miss, I'm sorry I can't buy you all. Pugh, untie that boy. Take care—the others are still with you In your hands, you have to treat them well, or you will be unlucky." "Well, I," said Pugh, "who ever heard of a decent man in my line of business treating goods as well as I do? I treat them like my own children." "That sounds like the truth." The other party said sternly. The dreadful hour has come.Caspian let go, and his new master said: "Here, child." Lucy burst into tears, and Edmund looked blankly.But Caspian said over his shoulder, "Cheer up. I'm sure it will all be all right in the end. Good-bye." "Hey, ma'am," said Pugh, "don't be sad, you're crying, you're going to be in the market tomorrow. My dear, there's nothing to cry about, understand?" So the men were rowed aboard a slave ship, and taken down a long dark place under the ship, which was not at all clean, and there they saw a lot of other unfortunates locked up, for Pugh was a pirate, of course, Haunted around the nearby islands, wantonly arresting people, just came back.These children did not meet anyone they knew, and most of them were Garmas and Tribinians.They sat there on the straw, wondering what was wrong with Caspian, and trying to stop Eustace from making strange remarks, as if no one but himself was bad. Caspian was much happier than they were at this time.The person who bought him took him to an alley between two rows of houses in the village, and he came to an open space behind the village.Then the man turned around and faced him. "You needn't be afraid, boy," he said, "I'll treat you well. I bought you for your looks. You remind me of someone." "Who is it, my lord?" said Caspian. "You remind me of my master, King Caspian of Narnia." So Caspian decided to fight. "My lord," said he, "I am your lord. I am King Caspian of Narnia." "It's very easy for you to talk about it," said the other party. "How do I know it's true?" "First, look at my face," said Caspian. "Secondly, because I can guess who you are six times. You must be one of the seven lords sent overseas by my uncle Miroz. I came out this time to look for them——Algoz , Bourne, Octesian, Restima, Mavramon, and, and—the other two forgot. Lastly, if your lord will give me a sword, I can Prove on anyone in duel that I am Caspian, son of old Caspian, Emperor of the Lone Isles, Lord of Cair Paravel, and rightful king of Narnia. "My God," cried the man, "his father's voice, the way he speaks. Your Majesty—your Majesty," he said, kneeling on the spot, and kissing the King's hand. What Sir Alex spends on us can be paid from our treasury. said Caspian. "The money has not yet come into Pugh's pocket, my lord," said Lord Bourne, who was indeed one of the seven Lords, "and I am sure it will never fall into his pocket. I advise I have asked the governor many times to stop this evil human flesh trade." "Lord Burne," said Caspian, "we must speak of the state of the islands. But how about your own affairs first?" "My story is short, sir," said Bourne. "I came a long way with six companions, fell in love with a girl on an island, and thought sailing was enough. As long as your Majesty's uncle is still alive Reigning, I wouldn't mind going back to Narnia. So I got married, and I've lived here ever since." "And what is this Governor, this Gompers, like? Does he still recognize the King of Narnia as his sovereign?" "In words it is. All actions are done in the name of the King. But he would not be very pleased if he saw a living and real King of Narnia appear before him.If Your Majesty went to him alone with bare hands—he would not deny his surrender, but he would pretend not to believe you.The life of the steep down is hard to protect.Does the land have any subordinates on the sea in this area? " "My ship is coming round Seamountain," said Caspian, "and we have about thirty swords, if we want to fight. Shall we bring the ship over, and attack Pug, and take the man he has shut up?" How many friends were rescued?"" Q& "I don't think that's going to work," said Bourne. "If there's a fight, two or three ships from Narrow Harbor will come to rescue Puig. Your Majesty must appear stronger than he is, and in the name of the King." The deterrent force. Don't really fight. Gompers is a coward, and he will be frightened when he is frightened."' After talking a little longer, Caspian and Bourne walked to the coast a little north of the village, and Caspian blew the horn on the spot. (It was not the Enchanted Endless Horn of Narnia that Queen Susan used: he kept it at home for Prince Regent Trumpkin to use in case there was an urgent need in the King's absence.) Derry Ning had been watching, waiting for the signal, and at once he recognized the King's Horn, and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader was sailing for shore.Then the lifeboat was dispatched, and in a short while Caspian and Lord Burne were on deck explaining the situation to Drinian.He, like Caspian, wanted to put the Dawn Treader alongside the slave ship at once and go aboard, but Bourne still refused. "Keep up this strait, Captain," said Byrne, "and round to the Isle of Aphra, where my own dominion is. But first the King's banner, and all the coats of arms, shall be hoisted, Send as many men as you can to the observation deck at the top of the pile. Wait until the port bow is out to sea, about five arrows from shore. Then give a few signals." "Who is the signal to?" said Drinian. "Well, to a few other ships that don't even exist, and Gompers probably thinks we still have ships." "Oh, I see," Drinian said, rubbing his hands together, "they'll come and read our signal. What do I say in the signal? Let's say the whole fleet encircles Afra to the south and gathers at . . . " "Burnsdam," said Lord Burns, "that will do. If there are any ships—the whole voyage of them cannot be seen in Narrow Harbour." Caspian, though he felt sorry for the three others who were still aboard the Puig slave ship, could not help being very happy for the rest of the day.That night (for they had to use oars only) the Dawn Treader turned to starboard, rounded the northeastern tip of the Isle of Dorne, turned again to port, rounded Cape Cape of Aphra, and finally entered a Good harbour, from which the good terrain of Berne slopes down to the sea.They saw that most of Bourne's people were working in the fields. They were all free people, and this place was a happy and rich land.Here they all disembarked, and the royal feast was held in a low colonnaded house overlooking the bay.Bourne and his stately lady, and several cheerful daughters, entertained all with delight.After dark, Bourne sent a messenger to row a boat to the Isle of Dorne, with orders to make preparations for the next day. (He didn't say what the preparation was.)' ①A stone's throw is about 200 to 400 feet.