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Carl and Olo had been out walking the grounds unaware that any confrontations were happening within the Hobbits' quarters. their attention was captured by the sleds they saw being used by the Elves to haul goods around on the snow.

'We could use some of those.' said Carl, watching the Elven sleighmasters guide their horses across the snow and ice.'I wonder who we ask about gettin some to carry the grain and foodstuffs back that Bullroarer has gotten us.'

Olo shrugged his shoulders at the question. He had never been to Rivendell before and was unaware who needed to be asked about what. 'It would be nice.' he said. 'Three or four, I think, would give us enough room for most of the Hobbits to ride back, too.' He rubbed his hand along his jaw. 'I suppose we could just ask one of the Elf guides.'

'Or you could ask me directly.' came the soft voice from behind them. They had not heard him approach, so quiet were his footsteps. He smiled as they turned to him.

'Lord Elrond! We did not mean to bother you with these concerns.' Olo bowed low before him. Carl stepped forward. 'It would be helpful though if we did have a sleigh or two to carry back the gifts of food you've given us.'

Elrond laughed at the forthrightness of the Hobbit. 'I think that we coud loan the use of several sleds to you. It would require Elven drivers to take them there and back, as I do not wish to lose the horses. I will give word to the Horsemaster that you will require the sleighs. Let him know by tomorrow how many, and he will arrange for the Elven drivers.'

Carl thanked him for his generosity. And Elrond nodded his head toward him, then bade the both of them to go to the dining hall and enjoy the food and drink laid out for them. He excused himself, saying that he must attend to some business. 'Please, enjoy yourselves.' he said to them.

Carl and Olo watched him as he walked away. then turning they made their way to the dining hall. 'Nice fellow.' said Carl as they strode along. Olo smiled, shaking his head. 'He is that, indeed.'