* Somewhere in the distance came the sound of ceramic shattering and smithereens scudding to a halt. Then came the healing flowing lilt of Bethberry's words, and at this, Gandalf raised his head and answered at last. *
Well now, better that the letter's fallen into the wrong stomach, than into the wrong hands. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
* The hush dispelled, people resumed taking their seats, with shufflings of booted feet and brief pleasantries exchanged among rangers from neighboring vicinities creating a gentle murmuring music, like a fresh tide coming in after a sudden change in the wind. *
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