Memorable Quotes from Cornell John
1 quotePreparing for the Coming Conflict
Peter
It's only a matter of time. Miraz's men and war machines are on their way. That means those same men aren't protecting his castle.
Reepicheep
What do you propose we do, Your Majesty?
Peter
We need to get ready for it.
Caspian
To start planning for–
Peter
Our only hope is to strike them before they strike us.
Caspian
But that's crazy. No one has ever taken that castle.
Peter
There's always a first time.
Trumpkin
We'll have the element of surprise.
Caspian
But we have the advantage here!
Susan
If we dig in, we could probably hold them off indefinitely.
[Peter looks at her disappointedly]
Trufflehunter
I, for one, feel safer underground.
Peter
Look, I appreciate what you've done here, but this isn't a fortress, it's a tomb.
Edmund
Yes, and if they're smart, the Telmarines will just wait and starve us out.
Squirrel
We could collect nuts.
[Reepicheep looks at him and raises an eyebrow]
Reepicheep
Yes– –and throw them at the Telmarines. Shut up! I think you know where I stand, sire.
[Everyone looks at him; the squirrel looks happy, until Reepicheep speaks, gesturing his arms on the words ''throw'' and ''Telmarines'']
Peter
If I can get your troops in, can you handle the guards?
[To Glenstorm]
Glenstorm
Or die trying, my liege.
Lucy
That's what I'm worried about.
Peter
Sorry?
Lucy
Well, you're all acting like there's only two options: dying here or dying there.
Peter
I'm not sure you've really been listening, Lu.
Lucy
No, you're not listening. Or have you forgotten who really defeated the White Witch, Peter?
Peter
I think we've waited for Aslan long enough.
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