[Sword Maiden Of The Shire]

"Thank you sir!" said Rorey grinning excitedly. This was quite unexpected; an adult rewarding them for their mischievious pranks! They were both rather awe-struck.

Piper watched him leave "What a nice fellow!" she said smiling broadly. "Now, what d'you think we otta use his generous gifts for?" said Rorey. "Yes it'd be a shame to let 'em go to waste!" said Piper laughing. Both of them were in dire need of a cool drink after all that running. "Strawberry coridal for me!" said Piper silding her coin across the table. "Me as well!" added Rorey. In a few moments, both were sitting happily drinking down ice cold coridal...