The Master of Jordan College gives Lyra the alethiometer before she leaves for London with Mrs. Coulter. He warns her of the dangers ahead and emphasizes the need for absolute secrecy regarding the device, which reveals the truth. The scene establishes the high stakes of Lyra's journey and the mysterious powers at play in her world.
LYRA: I'm leaving Jordan to live with Mrs Coulter and Roger and -
THE MASTER: No - one is stopping you.
LYRA: You know about that?
THE MASTER: Mrs Coulter has spoken to me, yes, and we're not standing in your way.
LYRA: So... why am I here? Look if Roger put you up to this, I know he thinks we shoul
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