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Child of the 7th Age · 08-19-2002, 06:06 PM

A number of the hobbits had started bonfires, and many of the adults huddled around these to stay warm. The children were still managing to keep the chill out of their bodies by wild antics and running about. The Orcs were long distant, down somewhere on the lower slopes of the mountain. From what the hobbits could see and hear, they guessed that the guards had consumed a very large quantity of ale which was the main provision they had toted along with them.

Child had finally managed to compose herself, putting the song of Levanto and Piosenniel out of her head. She had been a young girl once herself, and she knew the little ones didn't mean any harm. Better for them to remember the name Piosenniel with laughter rather than with sadness or remorse. There had been far too much of that in recent months.

Just then Child looked up and saw Rose. The girl had been exploring one of the craggy peaks that overlooked the mountain itself. Now she had a question. Child leaned over and listened. The two hobbits were careful to make certain no one else could hear them. For they had a strict duty to keep the secrets of time well hidden. Child thought about Rose's queery and struggled for an answer.

"What you say is true. The hobbits weren't the only ones to forget. Elves and Men also have few records of our history. But perhaps there's a reason for that. If the Shadow had known or guessed who we were, don't you think the quest of the Ring could have turned out differently? Perhaps the Valar do remember us and our lore, and they've kept silent so no one will suspect what they already know."

Child wondered if, even now, secrecy was needed to protect the hobbits and their part in the final battle of Arda. This is what Andreth's writings had suggested. But this thought, she kept to herself and did not share with Rose. For she knew Maura held the main ledger of Andreth in trust for his people, but had given the secret paper to Ancalimon to keep it safe from prying eyes.

[ August 21, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

08-19-2002, 06:06 PM	#582
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	A number of the hobbits had started bonfires, and many of the adults huddled around these to stay warm. The children were still managing to keep the chill out of their bodies by wild antics and running about. The Orcs were long distant, down somewhere on the lower slopes of the mountain. From what the hobbits could see and hear, they guessed that the guards had consumed a very large quantity of ale which was the main provision they had toted along with them. Child had finally managed to compose herself, putting the song of Levanto and Piosenniel out of her head. She had been a young girl once herself, and she knew the little ones didn't mean any harm. Better for them to remember the name Piosenniel with laughter rather than with sadness or remorse. There had been far too much of that in recent months. Just then Child looked up and saw Rose. The girl had been exploring one of the craggy peaks that overlooked the mountain itself. Now she had a question. Child leaned over and listened. The two hobbits were careful to make certain no one else could hear them. For they had a strict duty to keep the secrets of time well hidden. Child thought about Rose's queery and struggled for an answer. "What you say is true. The hobbits weren't the only ones to forget. Elves and Men also have few records of our history. But perhaps there's a reason for that. If the Shadow had known or guessed who we were, don't you think the quest of the Ring could have turned out differently? Perhaps the Valar do remember us and our lore, and they've kept silent so no one will suspect what they already know." Child wondered if, even now, secrecy was needed to protect the hobbits and their part in the final battle of Arda. This is what Andreth's writings had suggested. But this thought, she kept to herself and did not share with Rose. For she knew Maura held the main ledger of Andreth in trust for his people, but had given the secret paper to Ancalimon to keep it safe from prying eyes. [ August 21, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.