The Narnian country seemed to fly by Lucy and Susan. Riding on Aslan was like riding a horse, except it was much smoother, and Aslan was much faster than any horse. It was almost like flying.
"Where are we going, Aslan?" Susan asked. But Aslan did not need to answer her; for they were there already. The Witch's house loomed ahead of them, stark and foreboding. It was in sharp contrast to the beautiful flowers and bright blue of the Narnian sky. The gates was shut tight, and they could see no way in.
Suddenly, Aslan said, "Hold on tight!" And before the girls quite knew what was happening, they were over the wall and in the courtyard.
Lucy and Susan tumbled off of Aslan's back, but neither were hurt and they sprang to their feet quickly, surprised at what they saw. Statues, hundreds of statues, standing about them in the courtyard. Narnians that had been turned to stone.
"Mr. Tumnus," Lucy whispered, and she ran off among the statues, looking for her friend.
"Lucy!" Susan called, and then ran after her.