[Eorl of Rohan]

Maen stopped in front of the white building and beckoned them closer. Ferethor, who tarried on the road, hastened. 'Minas Tirith Military Archives? But we have no access.' He wondered as he identified the building before them. Aelimur, who was likewise amazed, said "What are we to do here then, my lady??


“We are going to break into the Minas Tirith Archives.?Maen said quietly. “There is something I need to justify." Ferethor, taken off his balance by such an absurd suggestion, cried "Break in a Gondorian institution, Maen?" at which she smiled as she answered.


"I wrote to the king and asked for this information, and they said Guriel did not exist. So I take that as a sign that I have to find it for myself.?


"Maen! This is beyond madness, if such it be." Ferethor cried, aflame with fury. "Raid the Minas Tirith Military Archives for non-existing scrolls? Fool's errand! Flouting the authority, risking our lives and mission in a hopeless venture..."


Maen laughed derisively, tossing her head. "But this is my quest, Ferethor. If you quail at such a danger, you can leave. What harm can they do us, even if they catch us?"


Ferethor's voice sank as he said, "Minas Tirith Archive is one of the most closely defended place in Gondor. Silver-clad soldiers patrol it by the light of Anor and Ithil, never slackening their wariness. To force an entry will be considered treason to the country - and will be treated as such. Immediate death!" A dead silence fell among the party.