He has the big chestnut gelding saddled and ready soon enough, and leads him outside to the mount-post before climbing up and onto his back. Leaving her fills him with trepidation, but she's with Alain, and it's more than possible Reepicheep will come by the stables, as well, little as he likes the horses.

Lifting his face to the sky, Caspian breathes deep of the crisp autumn air and waits for Cuthbert to join him.