The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

stand-off-ishness

with the din of that onset.

rubbed his eyes

gave a prodigious yawn

rose frowning in front of them.

slacking his pace

padding of the great paws

skirling pipes and shrill horns blowing

straining and tugging, pulled the cords so tight that they cut into his flesh.

gave a low moan.