Caspian can see the moment where Reepicheep longs to – politely; Su is a lady, after all – correct her with his title and is pleased when the Mouse refrains.

"I shall be happy to regale you with as many stories as you might wish to hear," Reepicheep says, instead. "I am a better warrior than storyteller, but you will find none more willing to speak of his Majesty's great deeds and those of his friends and companions."

"Now, Reep, you know I hadn't done so many as you're saying," Caspian says, a little embarrassed.

The Mouse only pats his foot. "Modesty is a welcome trait in a ruler, Sire," he says. "And I love you for it."