Once the swan-ship had gone, heading south and then east to the mouths of the Siril, Veritas sailed The Lonely Star out into deeper waters. Using the crystal, she returned Ancalimon to their previous position, and he sent for the eagles to take him back to the Fens of Serech. It was risky, as it was in daylight this time, but Ancalimon felt an urgency to see the hobbits again. He especially felt the need to speak with Child. He made his way on foot, once he had landed, as swiftly as he could toward the prison camp.
Levanto had waited in the waters beyond the Bay of Eldanna for Veritas to bring back the ship, and once it was safely anchored again well off the Isle, he let them know he was going by sea route to the Siril, and then would explore the river to its source, gathering information along the way from the water folk.
Veritas came down to him in one of the ship's small boats and brought the maps with him, showing the mer-man where the landmarks were and what direction he needed to take. When Levanto had the route fixed in his mind, he dived deeply beneath the waves and swam off swiftly.
Veritas returned to the deck, where Daisy had taken down the banner and was just stowing it away. She had set Kali at the prow on lookout, while Angara swept the area aft of the boat for any problems.
She surveyed the ship, and felt that all was in readiness for her companions' return. All that was left to do now was to wait.
[ August 17, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ]
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