Quote #124

But I thought you didn't believe in the Horn, Trumpkin, said Caspian. No more I do, your Majesty. But what does that got to do with it? I might as well die on a wild goose chase as die here. You are my King. 'I know the difference between giving advice and giving orders. You have my advice and now it's the time for orders'

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