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“I am afraid that I do not know him. I have met him briefly, but have not spent much time near the shore. My interests have always lain with our horses. I have spent most of my time with them.” The elf maid smiled as an astonished look crossed the Ranger’s face for a moment. “I know what you are thinking, an elf who does not wish to cross the sea. I will one day, but not until my journey is over.”

Gwenneth fiddled with the jewel she wore on a chain before continuing. “In my family there is a tradition. Once we reach 100 years of age, we set out on a two year journey through Middle Earth. Right now my only companion is my horse, Elenath. She was a gift from my father. He brought her back from one of his trips to Rohan.”

Ruby Brown came by and asked them if the wanted refills. After their glasses were filled, Gwenneth and Mulawin sat in silence for a few moments. Gwenneth looked around at the goings on in the inn. She heard Mulawin tapping his fingers against the table and realized that he was waiting for her to continue.

The elf maid tucked a few strands of loose hair back behind her ear. “Would you tell me about some of the places you have been? As a Ranger, you must have journeyed far.” She waited for his reply.