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Tomorrow I will follow the story of Aravis and see if she is also going through the transformation of the soul.

Corin even tamed a Narnian bear that went wild. Cor was better than him in battle though. Exit bear, pursued by Corin. LOL

Cor learns the shocking news that, by law, he must be king because he is the eldest by twenty minutes. Corin is thrilled because princes have more fun. Lune gives an explanation of servant leadership (so good). When the quarreling couple grow up, they marry so they can keep quarreling. Their son Ram becomes a great king. Bree and Hwin also marry, but not each other. Corin Thunder-fist became a great boxer.

It was under the moonlight on the lawn with lanterns. The wine flowed and it was time for poetry and Aravis and Cor were surprised at how good the poetry was. The fiddlers played for them. They heard an old lay of how the double-headed giant became Mount Pire, Lucy going in the wardrobe, Bree told of a battle, and then King Lune announced bedtime for the young people.

In gratitude, Rabadash kicks at them. Everything happens as Aslan predicted. Because the people saw Rabadash transform, he lost all respect. When he became Tisroc, they called him Rabadash the peaceful because he never went out in battle. Behind his back, they called him Rabadash the Ridiculous which is how he was recorded in their history books. Of course, the book ends with a FEAST!!!! They held it on the lawn.

Oh, and Bottom, too. Since he appealed to Tash, will be healed at the Autumn Feast at Tash’s Temple. Until then, he will stay as a donkey. He will be kindly treated and transported to Tashbaan. For the rest of his life, he must stay within ten miles of Tashbaan. If he crosses the boundary, he will turn into a donkey permanently. Then Aslan disappears. King lune promises to ship him back with carrots and thistles.

Rabadash says for the skies to fall and the earth to open (Hell/cave) and blood and fire to obliterate the world. He says he will not stop until he drags the barbarian queen to Tashbaan. Aslan announces that his doom has struck. Like Pinocchio’s buddy, Rabadash turns into a donkey. His last words were, “Not a donkey. If it were ony a horse!” Aslan tells him that justice will be mixed with mercy. Merchant of Venice!

Everyone stands because Aslan has arrived. He warns Rabadash to be careful, he can still avoid his doom. Rabid ass? makes horrible faces, wiggles his ears, and calls Aslan a demon. He invokes Tash, the lightning of scorpions, and for the mountains of Narnia to be ground in the dust. Aslan warns him that his doom is at the door lifting the latch. This is all of the imagery of the elements.

Rabadash is behaving rather beastly, even with the good treatment. Lune informs him that by law they could behead him but they are hosing to be merciful because he doesn’t know better. Rabadash rants and calls him names (barbarian dog). He demands a sword and he will fight anyone. The lords got to their feet and even Corin wants to box him. Lune settles everyone down and calls him a peacock.

Had they killed him in battle it would have been different. Edmund points out that even traitors can mend their ways. Lucy suggests having a trial and offering mercy if he promises to behave. If he does not, Edmund will be glad to lop off his head in a good, clean battle. When Rabadash is brought in, he’s in a feisty mood, even thought he has been treated humanely (room, good food, kind treatment).