Rothalle rose her finger to her lips and silenced Calentoliel. "Hush, I knew it was you also. I am returned. Do not ask me why nor where I have been. Be satisfied that I am returned and that I will protect you better this time."
Calentoliel opened her mouth to say something and again Rothalle stopped her. "No. Not this night."
"But..."
Radagast sighed from his observing corner. "She speaks wisdom child of the enchanted voice. Take heed of it. Choose another subject if you wish to converse together and keep it quiet. There are some within this room who would prefer to get some sleep."
"Radagast, you are a wizard, yes?" said Calentoliel.
"I am of that ancient order."
"Why did you not use your power on the beast?" she questioned him further.
"I have not the powers that you have imagined for me. I am a shepherd of creature, a steward of the land."
"I thought it was you that made it disappear." Rothalle gasped.
"No, that was another in this room although I cannot tell whom."
"Or will not tell," Rothalle snapped.
"What did you see when you looked upon the beast?" Calentoliel asked.
"My greatest fear."
"Which is?" she pressed him further.
"Myself."
The two girls stared at their elderly companion in disbelief. He spoke in riddles and then was so direct. They ached to question him further but at that moment Borin stirred.
"Awake already ladies? Goodness. I see a little light below the door. I think we should wake Mattius." The conversation of the dark was over.
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