The Chronicles of Narnia: The Telmarine Princess 2
Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Chapter Four: Slave Traders
The group walked down a path when they spotted several men who were sitting under a tree and drinking ale.
"Just keep calm" Peter told the group. They tried to walk past the men, but one of them stood up.
"Hullo" He said cheerfully.
"Is there a governor around here?" Peter asked.
"Aye. Governor Gumpus" the man replied. "But you'll stay and drink with us"
"No thank you" Peter said. "We're in a hurry"
"Oh come on. drink" The man, whose name was Pug, handed Peter a canteen. The young king of old took it cautiously, when suddenly the men surrounded them and tied thier wrists with rope. Peter and Caspian struggled to get away, but to no avail. The group of men led them down the path.
"Pug!" They turned to see a man staring at them. He was eying Caspian carefully. "More of your usual wares?" He asked, disgusted.
"Now, don't get all upitu" Pug said. "We have our rights to" The man pointed at Caspian.
"How much for that one?" He asked.
"fifty shillings" Pug replied.
"Make it thirty" The man replied. Pug agreed and the exchange was made. The man led Caspian away and Lucy burst into tears.
"Now now" Pug said. "You don't want to mess up your pretty face" Peter glared at the man.
Once Caspian was in the home of the man who had purchased him, The man turned to look at him.
"You look like your father, Sire" He said, bowing low. Caspian was shocked.
"You know who I am?" He asked. The man nodded.
"I am Lord Bern" The man replied. Caspian grinned broadly.
"My cousins and I are on a quest to find the seven lords who were loyal to my father" Caspian said. He looked out over the balcony.
"Is it possible to save my friends?" He asked.
"Of course, sire" Bern said. "But we must be cautious. I doubt Gumpus will acknowledge your existence" Caspian nodded.
"We must return to my ship" He replied. "It is of a great importance that we rescue my friends" Bern nodded.
"Very well Sire" He said.
When Bern and Caspian got to the ship, Sophia was livid when she discovered what had happened.
"I'm going with you" She said, leaving no room for argument. Caspian nodded and Sophia dressed in her best and placed her tiara on her head. She looked very much like a queen and she hoped to get everyone back in one piece.
Peter, Edmund, Lucy, Eustace and Reep were locked in a cell over night. Pug had told them that they would be sold at the market, the following day. Lucy continued to cry, while Edmund comforted her.
"This is all yout fault" Eustace accused Peter. Peter rolled his eyes.
"Would you just shut up" He snapped.
Governor Gumpus was eating breakfast when King Caspian, Princess Sophia and the Crew marched in demanding an audience.
"No appointments except between 5 and 6 on the second saturday of every month" Gumpus declared. Angered by his attitude, Lord Bern and Master Rhince tipped the table over and forced the governor to his knees. Caspian sat down in a chair.
"I am unhappy with they way you have been running the Lone Islands" Caspian declared. "As such, you are relieved from your duties" He turned to Lord Bern. "Lord Bern, do you promise to govern the Lone Islands in the ways of Narnia?"
"I do" Bern announced. Once that was done and Gumpus was officially dethroned, they group made thier way to the market, where Lucy had just been sold to a very fat ugly man. Pug was in the process of trying to sell Eustace, but no body wanted him.
"Announcing His royal Majesty, King Caspian and her royal highness Princess Sophia" A herald said. Caspian and Sophia made thier way through the crowd.
"Pug, here me!" Caspian said. "Release my friends or you will be charged with treason to the crown" Pug let go of Eustace's arm and nodded to Tack, who opened the grate, letting Peter, Reepicheep and Edmund out. Caspian looked around for Lucy who quickly ran over to him. "I declare every slave in this market free" Caspian announced. A great cheer rose out of the crowd. Pug seemed utterly deflated. Sophia walked up to him and punched him in the face, sending him flying.
"That's for kidnapping my husband" She snapped. "Father of my child" She placed a hand on her belly. Lucy's eyes widened and she squealed, hugging Sophia. When they got back to the ship, Caspian smiled.
"The first of the seven lords has been found" He said. "Let us hope that we have the same luck in finding the others"