The Lonely Star -- Chapter 4 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

piosenniel · 10-13-2002, 04:05 AM

The Elf sat on the ground, and motioned for the hobbits to draw in closer. She asked what they wished to know, and there were many whipered reponses among themselves. None it seemed wished to ask the first question.

Loremaster spoke up, then. 'Tell us who will come with you, Piosenniel.'

Pio nodded at him. She listed the companions by name and race. As Nitir and Azra were mentioned, she saw one of the young hobbits smile.

The last she named was Mithadan, the Man, and there was a sharp intake of breath at this and a brief, troubled silence.

Then Loremaster asked her to speak of the rescue, itself. She told them that in seven days twenty Elven ships would arrive from the West. The rescue would begin the following day near midnight. 'There is a chance that we may come a day early for you. It depends upon circumstance, and our ability to coordinate with the newly arrived ships. You must be ready to come to us either night. Post someone to watch for us. We will send word just before we arrive.' She paused to consider her next words. 'I have just now seen your compound and the surrounding area. I will speak with Mithadan and we will get word to you of where we need you to be.' She swept her gaze around the circle. 'We are few in number. And from what I have seen, there are many guards now. We cannot hold them off while you come to us. You must be ready to fight your way to the ships, and we will do what we can to make your passage safe.'

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10-13-2002, 04:05 AM	#11
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	The Elf sat on the ground, and motioned for the hobbits to draw in closer. She asked what they wished to know, and there were many whipered reponses among themselves. None it seemed wished to ask the first question. Loremaster spoke up, then. 'Tell us who will come with you, Piosenniel.' Pio nodded at him. She listed the companions by name and race. As Nitir and Azra were mentioned, she saw one of the young hobbits smile. The last she named was Mithadan, the Man, and there was a sharp intake of breath at this and a brief, troubled silence. Then Loremaster asked her to speak of the rescue, itself. She told them that in seven days twenty Elven ships would arrive from the West. The rescue would begin the following day near midnight. 'There is a chance that we may come a day early for you. It depends upon circumstance, and our ability to coordinate with the newly arrived ships. You must be ready to come to us either night. Post someone to watch for us. We will send word just before we arrive.' She paused to consider her next words. 'I have just now seen your compound and the surrounding area. I will speak with Mithadan and we will get word to you of where we need you to be.' She swept her gaze around the circle. 'We are few in number. And from what I have seen, there are many guards now. We cannot hold them off while you come to us. You must be ready to fight your way to the ships, and we will do what we can to make your passage safe.' [ October 13, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.