“I don‘t think we’re as high as that，” said Eustace. “Don‘t you remember how we had to go downhill to reach the Sunless Sea？ I shouldn’t think the water has reached Father Time‘s cave yet.”
“That’s as may be，” said Puddleglum. “I‘m more interested in the lamps on this road. Look a bit sickly， don’t they？”
“They always did，” said Jill.
“Ah，” said Puddleglum. “But they‘re greener now.”
“You don’t mean to say you think they‘re going out？” cried Eustace.
“Well， however they work， you can’t expect them to last for ever， you know，” replied the Marsh.wiggle. “But don‘t let your spirits down， Scrubb. I’ve got my eye on the water too， and I don‘t think it’s rising so fast as it did.”
“Small comfort， friend，” said the Prince. “If we cannot find our way out. I cry you mercy， all. I am to blame for my pride and fantasy which delayed us by the mouth of the land of Bism. Now， let us ride on.”