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第645章 The Horse And His Boy(235)

“I suppose Aslan would say that was part of someone else‘s story,” said Aravis.

“I was forgetting that,” said Cor.

“And I wonder how the prophecy will work out,” said Aravis, “and what the great danger is that you’re to save Archenland from.”

“Well,” said Cor rather awkwardly, “they seem to think I‘ve done it already.”

Aravis clapped her hands. “Why, of course!” she said. “How stupid I am. And how wonderful! Archenland can never be in much greater danger than it was when Rabadash had crossed the Arrow with his two hundred horse and you hadn’t yet got through with your message. Don‘t you feel proud?”

“I think I feel a bit scared,” said Cor.

“And you’ll be living at Anvard now,” said Aravis rather wistfully.

“Oh!” said Cor, “I‘d nearly forgotten what I came about. Father wants you to come and live with us. He says there’s been no lady in the court (they call it the court, I don‘t know why) since Mother died. Do, Aravis. You’ll like Father.and Corin. They‘re not like me; they’ve been properly brought up. You needn‘t be afraid that.”

“Oh stop it,” said Aravis, “or we’ll have a real fight. Of course I‘ll come.”

“Now let’s go and see the Horses,” said Cor.