[In the Swamps of Sadness, Atreyu pulls his horse along saying reassuring things the whole time]

That's it. You're doing fine, Artax. [suddenly Artax stops and Atreyu pulls on the reigns. Artax doesn't budge] Come on, Artax. What's the matter? What's wrong? Come on, boy! What's the matter? I understand. It's too difficult for you. [tries pulling him in a different direction and steps into a puddle up to his waist. Suddenly he notices that Artax is sinking!] Artax, you're sinking! Come on! Turn around! You have to! NOW! COME ON! ARTAX! Fight against the Sadness, Artax! Artax, please. You're letting the sadness of the swamps get to you. You have to try. You have to care. For me. You're my friend. I love you. [Artax moves only slightly, but then sinks again, now up to his neck in swamp water. Atreyu panics] ARTAX! STUPID HORSE! YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE OR YOU'LL DIE! [Artax's head remains only a couple of inches above water] [voice breaking] Move, please! [Artax is about to go under] I won't give up! Don't quit! ARTAX! [fades to black] PLEASE!