Edmund shook hands with each of the others and said to each of them in turn， “I’m sorry，” and everyone said， “That‘s all right.” And then everyone wanted very hard to say something which would make it quite clear that they were all friends with him again.something ordinary and natural.and of course no one could think of anything in the world to say. But before they had time to feel really awkward one of the leopards approached Aslan and said，“Sire， there is a messenger from the enemy who craves audience.”
“Let him approach，” said Aslan.
The leopard went away and soon returned leading the Witch’s dwarf.
“What is your message， Son of Earth？” asked Aslan.
“The Queen of Narnia and Empress of the Lone Islands desires a safe conduct to come and speak with you，” said the dwarf， “on a matter which is as much to your advantage as to hers.”
“Queen of Narnia， indeed！” said Mr Beaver. “Of all the cheek.”
“Peace， Beaver，” said Aslan. “All names will soon be restored to their proper owners. In the meantime we will not dispute about them. Tell your mistress， Son of Earth， that I grant her safe conduct on condition that she leaves her wand behind her at that great oak.”
