Aslan reaches out his front paws and stretches like an enormous housecat, then shakes out his mane once more and turns back to them. Caspian's grin is boyish and delighted as he watches the Lion, as the last reverberations of the roar fade from his ears.

"Now," Aslan says, and settles down onto his belly, his tail flipping lazily. "Come and sit between my paws, Daughter of Eve. Lean on me and regain your strength. Come near, Sons of Adam. I think I would like a little romp through this garden – but not yet. For now, I only wish to speak with you, dear ones."