Copperfox
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I loved this one! Judges, please DO give this entry its chance, and DON'T treat it as being too late!
To Glennfeather, Noble and Learned Owl, and Publisher of Events
Greetings in the Name of Aslan.
I am writing this communication concerning a most wretched dream I had a fortnight ago, that has haunted me to no end. I pray Aslan may give thee (and I also) wisdom regarding the meaning of it. This then is my dream sir: As I dreamed upon my bed in the night hours, behold, I saw myself being startled by none other than the High King Peter himself and his royal siblings in the woods which lie yonder from Aslan's How. While observing this event as it were from outside my body, I was vexed and disturbed to see myself engage the High King in combat no less! And as if the fight was not hideous enough, the High King and myself behaved toward one another in a most unchivalrous and childish way, as though nobility meant nothing to us. The combat concluded by my taking the High King's sword and then returning it to him after apparently recognizing him (as if the whole of Narnia did not know who he was, By the Mane!)
Also in this wretched nightmare (for thus it was) I beheld myself acting improper towards the High Queen Susan, being spellbound by her beauty (though beautiful she was) and behaving most unlike a Knight of the Order of the Mane, let alone a King of Narnia. Thus my conduct in these and other such events has made me bewildered and grieved (though it was but a dream) and given me sufficient cause to wait on Aslan night and day.
And because it has grieved me so, I have dispatched my swiftest eagle, Starchaser, to deliver this message, and to await tidings from thee. Please it you to reply with all possible haste sir, concerning this grievous matter. Written with my own hand this 2nd day of Summer Festival.
In Aslan’s Name,
Caspian X,
King of Narnia
Your Majesty,
Let not the king’s heart be troubled by the things you have seen, for early this morning I received word concerning these very things from the Centaur Glenstorm, who by the grace of Aslan has received wisdom and understanding in such matters, and whose gift your majesty knows very well.
This therefore Sire, is the meaning and interpretation as communicated to me by Glenstorm:
“The images of your majesty and the kings and queens of old which thou sawest, were not true images but false ones that do imitate the real thing. These imitations you saw are the selfish and greedy dreams that have risen in the hearts of men from the other world, which Aslan has allowed your majesty to see for His divine purpose.
These dreams are a warning that, while good is always at work, evil is constantly seeking to devour that which is good. They also serve as a reminder to keep thy heart with all diligence, and remain tenderhearted. It is for this reason that Aslan has shown your majesty these things, for thou art also trustworthy.
Therefore I counsel your majesty to continue the plans and preparations towards your quest to find the seven lost lords, for we are assured it is Aslan’s will and that this journey carries His blessing. Thy subjects also rejoice at the peace Aslan has brought us through thine own hand in the Frontier Wars with the giants, and the land has prospered greatly. May Aslan grant your majesty wisdom, strength, and joy in all endeavors thy settest thine hand to.
In the Service of the King,
Glenstorm the Centaur
Glennfeather the Owl