* Gandalf laughed outright, with good humor. * [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Stealth, Bethberry? With a baby oliphaunt and all the rest of our merry band? Why, easier to disguise ourselves as an entertainment troupe of circus performers ... minstrels, dancers, singers, and magician. We're as conspicuous and noisy as a flock of crows descending on a cornfield!
As to passing through the Old Forest, it would be slower going even though a shortcut. Taking the most direct route, we'd be apt to disturb what peace belongs to the Barrows. But if any here would like to voice a strong preference for going through the Old Forest while skirting the Barrows, by all means you're welcome to speak. * looks around at the assembled travelers for their views *
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