If only to see Oakenshield suffer.Watch it destroy him.Watch it corrupt his heart and drive him mad."In Lake-town, Bard supervised preparations for a long march to the ruins of the town of Dale, where the townsfolk would take refuge." Edmund asserted himself: "I""m tired of playing second fiddle.First it was Peter and now it""s you.You know I""m braver than both of you.Why do you get Peter""s sword? I deserve a kingdom of my own.I deserve to rule!" They began dueling, but stopped when Lucy warned them of the testing hat Coriakin had cautioned them about ("Can""t you see what""s happening? This place has tempted you.[DREAM SEQUENCE]Later that night in the hospital, Laurie woke up, made her way down the hallway, and discovered her friend Annie in intensive care, still unconscious and recuperating with three massive stitch marks across her face.This wonderful holiday film has long been considered a cherished family tradition, with a strong faith-affirming religious theme." Griffith was inspired to make this film after watching the revolutionary Italian silent film epicCabiria (1914)by director Giovanni Pastrone.