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Book four of the series, titled Prince Caspian, was the second story published within the series.

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Book four of the series, titled Prince Caspian, was the second story published within the series. The story itself is a parallel to the restoration of Christianity. It takes place many years in the future after the story of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Some may argue that a restoration may refer to Martin Luther, but when looking at the text, Prince Caspian tells the story of a Christian restoration. Looking at the plot summary can prove this statement.
The story begins with the four Pevensie children, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, standing on a platform at the British railway station. They are supposed to be awaiting their train to take them back to school following a summer break. Suddenly, they are magically whisked away and …show more content…

Once Prince Caspian was born, though, Miraz had enough of the nonsense and did away with his brother. Trumpkin explains that Prince Caspian had been oblivious up to that point as to how evil his uncle was. He implores the help of his mentor, Doctor Cornelius, to help him escape. Cornelius helps Prince Caspian escape on his horse and gives the young prince Queen Susan’s summoning horn as a parting gift. Caspian makes it out of the castle and into the woods before being knocked unconscious when he falls off of his horse. Trumpkin finds Caspian and brings him to the den of a talking badger, named Trufflehunter. They are shocked to find that Caspian is the heir to the throne, yet still accept him as their king.
The badger sets up a meeting between the creatures of Old Narnia and Prince Caspian on the Dancing Lawn. Doctor Cornelius shows up at midnight to warn the creatures that Miraz is rapidly approaching with his army. He suggests that they flee to Aslan’s How near Cair Paravel. Aslan’s How is an underground fortress surrounded by the Great Woods where they can defend themselves. The Narnians make it to Aslan’s How but are close to defeat after several quick fights with small bands of Telmarines. At another meeting, they discuss whether or not to use Queen Susan’s horn. They are unsure if Aslan will show up or the kings and queens of the Golden Age. They send out Patterwig the brave squirrel to

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