Khelek balanced himself in the rigging of the Star, straining to get a better view of the ship. It apparently had not seen them yet. The only things saving them was the mighty waves of Ulmo, and the growing fog. The ropes shook underneath the Elf for a moment and he fought again to regain balance, cursing himself for his folly of climbing up in such a storm.
The searching ship was staying within sight of land, evidently looking for Angara. So Gorthaur thought he might find himself a new ally. Yet the ship was drawing near to where the hobbrim dwelled in their hidden caves. Another wave smote the side of the Star and caused it to rock made Khelek quickly climb back down to the deck. 'Escaping goblins to be caught by Wargs,' Khelek mumbled as another wave drenched him in water.
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"What shall we do, what shall we do!" he cried. "Escaping goblins to be caught be wolves!"
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