Belfalod soon reached the camp at Weathertop. The other companions were glad to see him, but of course they were also overjoyed about the supplies. He helped them carry the snowshoes, victualls, blankets, and other implements up to camp, and then carefully inspected the tracks which Belegond showed him.
"Aye, these were made by orcs alright. But I don't smell them anywhere. Mayhap a group of goblins passed through here recently."
"Well, we will just have to keep a closer watch on the area," said Eruantalon. "Yanithe, you and Belegon take first watch."
The group kept a close watch, but never the less slept peacefully. They awaited the coming of their companions.
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