Caspian’s hand had gone to his sword hilt， when Lucy said， “And you‘ve almost promised Ramandu’s daughter to go back.” Caspian paused. “Well， yes. There is that，” he said. He stood irresolute for a moment and then shouted out to theship in general.
“Well， have your way. The quest is ended. We all return. et the boat up again.”
“Sire，” said Reepicheep， “we do not all return. I， as I xplained before.”
“Silence！” thundered Caspian. “I‘ve been lessoned but I’ll ot be baited. Will no one silence that Mouse？”
“Your Majesty promised，” said Reepicheep， “to be good rd to the Talking Beasts of Narnia.”
“Talking beasts， yes，” said Caspian. “I said nothing about easts that never stop talking.” And he flung down the ladder a temper and went into the cabin， slamming the door.
