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the_seafarer) wrote2007-07-15 09:37 pm
the_seafarer) wrote2007-07-15 09:37 pm
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The room he had shared with Lucy is empty, now, but for a small pile of letters and objects on the desk: his wedding ring gleams near two books, handwritten and bound in leather. On top of them stands a small pink horse.
Nearby sits the stockline record and employment record.
Bernard,
The volunteers and employees of the stables have been informed that I am leaving; though many are new or might work only now and again, there has never been a problem or a lack of workers.
There's a man here who I have spoken with, named Josiah: he seems a good honest man and he knows his way about the stables and horses. I'm leaving him with some part of the responsibility, and delegating the rest to the more regular workers.
I think Susan would have liked him a good deal.
I hope you and yours remain well; and thank you for all you've done.
Caspian
Josiah,
When we spoke I offered you a position in the stables; this letter is an offer to take over a few further responsibilities, if you'll take them. You seem a good, fair man, and well able to keep record and speak to those who would like to work. We only met the once but I feel certain you are a fine choice.
Enclosed is the roster of employees and volunteers at the stables; each person is cheerful, friendly, and will help you in whatever way they can. The other is the stockline record, begun by Susan Delgado, kept up to date by myself and now in your charge. There is a woman, Sir Alanna of Trebond, who will help you if you ask; Mal Reynolds and my sister Amy are also those you might go to. Tell them that I sent you to them.
I truly wish we'd spoken more, and longer, but I am happy we met at all. I hope that your time in this place remains as dear to you as it is now.
Sincerely,
Caspian Pevensie
My dear, brave Marian,
Remember that there is a Lion, and that he loves you. When he returns, there will be great good again. Remember that.
And that nothing you love is ever, ever lost.
Be well, my dear friend.
Caspian
Enclosed are two items: a leatherbound book with the careful, handwritten title: Being a Record of the Journey of Caspian the Seafarer to the East, and a heavy object she has seen before, on his hand; a large ring made of gold on which a lion roars.
Mal,
From one sailor to another: may your course bear you ever true.
She sails not amoung the stars, but the Hope is yours for those times when your feet are on the ground and you feel the need for wind and wave. Jack Sparrow knows how to sail her and Mr. Wellard helped me maintain her; when you come back with Jack, ask him to teach you.
Tell him that I ask it of him, if you will.
You are always my dear friend.
Caspian Pevensie
PS Kiseki will go to Amy, and stay here or go with her, as she wishes. No doubt he will always appreciate a visit from his friend.
Amy,
My dearest, darling, most wonderful sister:
Kiseki is yours. I know Susan would have liked him to go to someone who will love him and care for him and use him the way he ought to be; take him to Ambdergeldar or leave him here for those who have no horses--you are Wise and will choose best.
Here is a present for little Susan; tell her the story of how it came to me, how a girl laughed and gave me a noble steed and how I grew to love her and how she will always be my sister.
These books were written for me by Lucy; one will go to my friend Marian and the other--the tales of Narnia--I wish you will bring to the library here, for any to read and enjoy.
Tell Susan and Perry and all your children how I love them.
I love you forever.
Your brother,
Caspian
Nearby sits the stockline record and employment record.
Bernard,
The volunteers and employees of the stables have been informed that I am leaving; though many are new or might work only now and again, there has never been a problem or a lack of workers.
There's a man here who I have spoken with, named Josiah: he seems a good honest man and he knows his way about the stables and horses. I'm leaving him with some part of the responsibility, and delegating the rest to the more regular workers.
I think Susan would have liked him a good deal.
I hope you and yours remain well; and thank you for all you've done.
Caspian
Josiah,
When we spoke I offered you a position in the stables; this letter is an offer to take over a few further responsibilities, if you'll take them. You seem a good, fair man, and well able to keep record and speak to those who would like to work. We only met the once but I feel certain you are a fine choice.
Enclosed is the roster of employees and volunteers at the stables; each person is cheerful, friendly, and will help you in whatever way they can. The other is the stockline record, begun by Susan Delgado, kept up to date by myself and now in your charge. There is a woman, Sir Alanna of Trebond, who will help you if you ask; Mal Reynolds and my sister Amy are also those you might go to. Tell them that I sent you to them.
I truly wish we'd spoken more, and longer, but I am happy we met at all. I hope that your time in this place remains as dear to you as it is now.
Sincerely,
Caspian Pevensie
My dear, brave Marian,
Remember that there is a Lion, and that he loves you. When he returns, there will be great good again. Remember that.
And that nothing you love is ever, ever lost.
Be well, my dear friend.
Caspian
Enclosed are two items: a leatherbound book with the careful, handwritten title: Being a Record of the Journey of Caspian the Seafarer to the East, and a heavy object she has seen before, on his hand; a large ring made of gold on which a lion roars.
Mal,
From one sailor to another: may your course bear you ever true.
She sails not amoung the stars, but the Hope is yours for those times when your feet are on the ground and you feel the need for wind and wave. Jack Sparrow knows how to sail her and Mr. Wellard helped me maintain her; when you come back with Jack, ask him to teach you.
Tell him that I ask it of him, if you will.
You are always my dear friend.
Caspian Pevensie
PS Kiseki will go to Amy, and stay here or go with her, as she wishes. No doubt he will always appreciate a visit from his friend.
Amy,
My dearest, darling, most wonderful sister:
Kiseki is yours. I know Susan would have liked him to go to someone who will love him and care for him and use him the way he ought to be; take him to Ambdergeldar or leave him here for those who have no horses--you are Wise and will choose best.
Here is a present for little Susan; tell her the story of how it came to me, how a girl laughed and gave me a noble steed and how I grew to love her and how she will always be my sister.
These books were written for me by Lucy; one will go to my friend Marian and the other--the tales of Narnia--I wish you will bring to the library here, for any to read and enjoy.
Tell Susan and Perry and all your children how I love them.
I love you forever.
Your brother,
Caspian