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Old 08-31-2002, 07:06 PM   #672
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Mithadan was deeply engrossed in the strategic details of the rescue, but even he could not help but notice the flurry of activity that was going on all over the Star. It was the first concrete evidence he'd seen that something was actually about to happen and, like Kali, he welcomed its arrival.

Child came over to him in the hall and quickly explained how everyone was helping outfit the ship for the fifty or more hobbits who were expected to come on board. He shook his head and laughed as the hobbit told him how Bird and Levanto were petitioning the mer-folk for their assistance.

"Either that is going to be the most delicious food I've ever tasted," the man observed, "or the worst! I'll reserve final judgment until I have it in front of me on my plate." He looked a bit alarmed at Bird's description of the "herd" which would be moving in to provide a source of milk.

"Tell Bird not to bring anything on deck which would crowd half of us off the ship! The supplies are precious, but so is the space we'll need to transport that many hobbits"

"And, Child, one word of advice, you might want to have someone take one of the smaller skiffs and put in at a port along the coast. Remember that we're in the Fourth Age, and should be able to get hold of provisions like flour or apples which I highly doubt the mer-folk can provide. Also, some extra blankets would be useful."

"You should be able to find some small market towns wedged between the Blue Mountains and the bay of Belegaer that have these provisions. Just tell the crew to get an early start tomorrow, and be back on board within two days at most. We can't hold the ship any longer than that, but I do agree that supplies are needed."
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