CHAPTER ELEVEN DIGORY AND HIS UNCLE ARE BOTH IN TROUBLE(第3/3页)

“And if enemies came against the land(for enemies will arise)and there was war,would you be the first in the charge and the last in the retreat ?”

“Well,sir,”said the Cabby very slowly,“a chap don’t exactly know till he’s been tried.I dare say I might turn out ever such a soft ’un.Never did no fighting except with my fists.I’d try-that is,I ’ope I’d try-to do my bit.”

“Then,”said Aslan,“You will have done all that a King should do.Your coronation will be held presently.And you and your children and grandchildren shall be blessed,and some will be Kings of Narnia,and others will be Kings of Archenland which lies yonder over the Southern Mountains.And you,little Daughter ” (here he turned to Polly)“are welcome.Have you forgiven the Boy for the violence he did you in the Hall of Images in the desolate palace of accursed Charn ?”

“Yes,Aslan,we’ve made it up,”said Polly.

“That is well,”said Aslan.“And now for the Boy himself.”