This is the tale of a journey that takes Luna not only to discover the world beyond Narnia's borders; she will find a purpose that goes deeper than protecting her king.
» That's why. I can't protect you the way I should... « As she looks into his ey...
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» Land ho! « The look-out calls from the crow's nest in the early afternoon of the next day. Luna lifts her eyes to the mast's top. The sailor there leans over the balustrade and repeats his announcement. Within a few moments the deck is swarmed by the crew who were not up already. Everyone wishes to catch a glimpse of the land. Drinian holds a hand over his eyes and stares larboard – that is the left side of the ship if one looks from the ship's stern to its bow. He holds out his portable telescope for Caspian to take who stands next to the captain on the quarterdeck. The king takes a look in the distance, then he hands the telescope over to Edmund.
» So, these are the Lone Islands? « Lucy asks excitedly,
» It's been so long since I last saw them. « Indeed, it must be a very long time since the Kings and Queens of Old have been here, the Golden Age of Narnia lays about thousand-three-hundred years in the past.
» Finally! « Eustace exclaims, gripping the railing,
» I didn't think this nutshell would escape the storm and see dry land ever again. « Luna casts him a sideway glance but doesn't retort anything. There is nothing she may say that can possibly change his opinions. They climb the stairs to join the kings and captain as they decide what to do.
» What we see here 's Felimath, « Drinian explains,
» The other two, Avra and Doorn, lay beyond. «
» Are we heading for Narrowhaven? « Lucy asks. She squints to see more of the land on the horizon. Her brother kindly hands her the telescope. She takes it and lifts it in front of her right eye, shutting the other,
» Aw, good old Felimath, it's as green as I remember it to be! « The two kings smile at her excitement.
» Yes, « Edmund says fondly,
» We used to take long walks there. « Eustace stays surprisingly quiet. He eyes the land with interest which Reepicheep seems to note, too. The mouse sends Luna a glance to see if she did as well. She gets the impression that he is up to something.
» The capital's a good day's sail away, half with strong wind, « the captain receives his telescope back. Lucy gazes longingly at the green island in the distance. Caspian looks at her and turns his eyes to Edmund and Luna.
» I'd really appreciate to stretch my legs, « Caspian smirks and explains his idea. They may go ashore on Felimath and cross the hills to its other side where the Dawn Treader will take them aboard again. Then, they will set course on Doorn, the largest of the three islands and location of their capital Narrowhaven. The king's idea is met with approval from all sides – except Eustace's who would prefer to reach civilisation, yesterday at best. However, as soon as they are close enough to the shore, one of the longboats is manned to take them there.
Caspian, Edmund, Lucy, Eustace, Reepicheep and Luna take some time to walk along the beach to get used to real land beneath their feet again. Felimath is not called 'the green island' for nothing. The soft hills are lush as is the forest they pass along the way across the island. It's the second largest of the three Lone Islands – Avra being the smallest – but its shape is more extended in length than in width.
