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The_Complete_Chronicles_of_Narnia_(volumes_1-7,_in_order_of_publication)

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When Tirian knew that the Horse was one <strong>of</strong> his own <strong>Narnia</strong>ns, there came over him and<br />

over Jewel such a rage that they did not know what they were do<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>The</strong> K<strong>in</strong>g's sword<br />

went up, the Unicorn's horn went down. <strong>The</strong>y rushed forward together. Next moment<br />

both the Calormenes lay dead, the one beheaded by Tirian's sword and the other gored<br />

through the heart by Jewel's horn.<br />

CHAPTER THREE<br />

THE APE IN ITS GLORY<br />

"MASTER Horse, Master Horse," said Tirian as he hastily cut its traces, "how came these<br />

aliens to enslave you? Is <strong>Narnia</strong> conquered? Has there been a battle?"<br />

"No, Sire," panted the horse, "Aslan is here. It is all by his <strong>order</strong>s. He has commanded -"<br />

"'Ware danger, K<strong>in</strong>g," said Jewel. Tirian looked up and saw that Calormenes (mixed with<br />

a few Talk<strong>in</strong>g Beasts) were beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g to run towards them from every direction. <strong>The</strong> two<br />

dead men had died without a cry and so it had taken a moment before the rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />

crowd knew what had happened. But now they did. Most <strong>of</strong> them had naked scimitars <strong>in</strong><br />

their hands.<br />

"Quick. On my back," said Jewel.<br />

<strong>The</strong> K<strong>in</strong>g flung himself astride <strong>of</strong> his old friend who turned and galloped away. He<br />

changed direction twice or thrice as soon as they were out <strong>of</strong> sight <strong>of</strong> their enemies,<br />

crossed a stream, and shouted without slacken<strong>in</strong>g his pace, "Whither away, Sire? To Cair<br />

Paravel?"<br />

"Hold hard, friend," said Tirian. "Let me <strong>of</strong>f." He slid <strong>of</strong>f the Unicorn's back and faced<br />

him.<br />

"Jewel," said the K<strong>in</strong>g. "We have done a dreadful deed."<br />

"We were sorely provoked," said Jewel.<br />

"But to leap on them unawares - without defy<strong>in</strong>g them while they were unarmed - faugh!<br />

We are two murderers, Jewel. I am dishonoured forever."<br />

Jewel drooped his head. He too was ashamed.<br />

"And then," said the K<strong>in</strong>g, "the Horse said it was by Aslan's <strong>order</strong>s. <strong>The</strong> Rat said the<br />

same. <strong>The</strong>y all say Aslan is here. How if it were true?"

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