[Galadel Vinorel]

Autumn had nearly collapsed into laughter when Hamfast had come barging into the inn, but she held her hand over her mouth so that she wouldn't embarrass poor Hamfast. The hobbit lass then turned to Ned, with a smile on her face, as she heard Anunion laugh. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, Autumn caught the glimpse of a very familiar face.

Smiling to herself, Autumn made her way through the crowd to an old friend, and a relative of hers for that matter. As she reached him, Autumn tapped the hobbit on the shoulder, and Olo Gamwich turned around surprised. As he saw who it was he smiled and said, "Hello, Autumn. It's good to see you again, lass." Autumn smiled back and said, "It's good to see you too, Olo." Then Autumn pulled one of Olo's curls attached to his head quite hard, which was recieved with a satisfactory grimace. Autumnm let go with a light chuckle and motioned for Olo to follow her. When they reached her group, the young lass introduced Olo to Ned and Elfred, thoguh the hobbit allready knew Elfred before this. Olo nodded and turned around as Gaddy began to talk to the group gathered in the small room.

This is what the sheepraiser had to say, "All of the groups will now, with the exception of the scout party, head to Chetwood as fast as we can to stop these terrible creatures. The new arrivers, besides Olo Gamwich, will join us in stopping this threat, and we will also gather other men and boys old enough to fight, along the way. The scout party, which will now be joined by Olo Gamwich, an experienced scouter, will track the wolves from their last known position. Now let's move out!"

After Gaddy was finished, he jumped down rather loudly from his chair, and with everyone, except for the scout party, headed out the Prancing Pony's door. Down the road they marached, and they were joined by other men and boys as they traveled along the road to Chetwood.

Back at the Inn, Autumn stood, with her group, nearly rooted to the spot. As Gaddy had passed her on his way out the door, he had slipped a note into her hands. Now the poor hobbit lass stood staring at the note in her slightly trembling hands. Clearing her throat, Autumn opened the note and read out loud to her group:

"Dear Autumn and Company,

Be careful and quiet as you track the wargs or wolves, as they may turn out to be. If the tracks lead to Chetwood, then join us there, but, if not, then find their lair. Do not attack them, or let them know that you are there. Be carefuul. Wargs and wolves have a good sense of smell, and they will not stop tracking or attacking you until you or they are dead. Be very careful. After this, come back to the Inn or even come and report to me at Chetwood. I can not tell you enough, BE CAREFUL. I will be keeping watch for you all. Return safely, everyone.

Yours Truly,
Gaddy Furbarrow"

Autumn gently folded the note back up, and handed it to Elfred. Then the hobbit lass gathered up her weapons and pack, and silently followed Elferd out the door, with Olo and Ned following behind her.

[ January 05, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]