The_Complete_Chronicles_of_Narnia_(volumes_1-7,_in_order_of_publication)

Doom now lay before them, divided from Felimath by a channel about a mile wide;
behind it and to the left lay Avra. The little white town of Narrowhaven on Doorn was
easily seen.
"Hullo! What's this?" said Edmund suddenly.
In the green valley to which they were descending six or seven rough-looking men, all
armed, were sitting by a tree.
"Don't tell them who we are," said Caspian.
"And pray, your Majesty, why not?" said Reepicheep who had consented to ride on
Lucy's shoulder.
"It just occurred to me," replied Caspian, "that no one here can have heard from Narnia
for a long time. It's just possible they may not still acknowledge our over-lordship. In
which case it might not be quite safe to be known as the King."
"We have our swords, Sire," said Reepicheep.
"Yes, Reep, I know we have," said Caspian. "But if it is a question of re-conquering the
three islands, I'd prefer to come back with a rather larger army."
By this time they were quite close to the strangers, one of whom - a big black-haired
fellow - shouted out, "A good morning to you."
"And a good morning to you," said Caspian. "Is there still a Governor of the Lone
Islands?"
"To be sure there is," said the man, "Governor Gumpas. His Sufficiency is at
Narrowhaven. But you'll stay and drink with us."
Caspian thanked him, though neither he nor the others much liked the look of their new
acquaintance, and all of them sat down. But hardly had they raised their cups to their lips
when the black-haired man nodded to his companions and, as quick as lightning, all the
five visitors found themselves wrapped in strong arms. There was a moment's struggle
but all the advantages were on one side, and soon everyone was disarmed and had their
hands tied behind their backs except Reepicheep, writhing in his captor's grip and biting
furiously.
"Careful with that beast, Tacks," said the Leader. "Don't damage him. He'll fetch the best
price of the lot, I shouldn't wonder."
"Coward! Poltroon!" squeaked Reepicheep. "Give me my sword and free my paws if you
dare."