[Nurumaiel]

Robin Brandybuck heard footsteps along the path and, hoping against hope, ran forward, shouting loudly for help. Unfortunately, her worst fears were confirmed when she caught the sight of bright yellow boots, but nevertheless she begged him to save her friends, who were still struggling desperately to free themselves, while Old Man Willow creaked and groaned.

Tom proceeded to sing Robin's friends loose, and then laughed heartily and brought them four miles further to his home. Stopping in front of his house, he lifted his head and began: Ring a ding a dillo! Robin, however, was not going to put up with this, so she put her hands over her ears and began to sing: "La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la," over and over again. Tom looked rather startled, but then he laughed again and began to sing along with her. That was too much for the poor lass, and she ran into the house where she would find shelter with Goldberry.

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I've registered at the WtR site and now observe proudly the four shields along by my name. All Barrow-Downs Walkers, pay heed: we need more soldiers of the black shield! I only count ten.

And enter the contest so we can start building up our points.