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Gwenneth thanked him and took her seat. Before answering the man’s question, the elf maid quickly ordered her breakfast. For a moment she fiddled with the jewel that she wore around her neck. She noticed that he was trying hard not to stare at her.

“My name is Gwenneth. I hail from my family home near the Grey Havens.” The man across from her sat waiting for her to continue. “It was my turn to travel and the Shire is the first stop in my journey. My only companion is my horse, Elenath. She was a gift from my father a couple of years ago.”

Her breakfast arrived and Gwenneth spent a few moments eating. She took a sip of her tea and turned to the man. “What is your name? What brings you to these parts?”