But long before she had got
anywhere near the edge, the voice behind her said, “Stand still. In a
moment I will blow. But, first, remember, remember, remember the signs.
Say them to yourself when you wake in the morning and when you lie down
at night, and when you wake in the middle of the night. And whatever
strange things may happen to you, let nothing turn your mind from
following the signs. And secondly, I give you a warning. Here on the
mountain I have spoken to you clearly: I will not often do so down in
Narnia. Here on the mountain, the air is clear and your mind is clear;
as you drop down into Narnia, the air will thicken. Take great care that
it does not confuse your mind. And the signs which you have learned
here will not look at all as you expect them to look, when you meet them
there. That is why it is so important to know them by heart and pay no
attention to appearances. Remember the signs and believe the signs.
Nothing else matters. And now, daughter of Eve, farewell—”
The Silver Chair. Copyright © 1953 by C. S. Lewis Pte., Ltd. Copyright
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