Felstan's face grew thoughtful. "The Witch has much to answer for; and in Aslan's time, she _will_ answer for it. But you say that the boys with you can work with hides? This can only be the providence of the Emperor-Over-Sea!
"Listen: southwest of here, in Anvard, there is a tanner of leather, named Vandrick, a decent and honest man. He and his wife have only one son, and they might very well be interested in taking on apprentices to enlarge their output. With the need to defend against possible attack from Jadis, our King is forced to increase his standing army, and an army needs many items of leather. Go ahead and feed yourself and the other tigers; then have the rest of your party come down to my lodge." He pointed the direction.