[Folwren]

Now was the time that Thornden must step into his position of the eorl’s steward, even if he wasn’t really Athanar’s steward. He stood when Faramund stood and watched him turn his back and leave. When the door had shut behind Faramund, Thornden moved around the table. He paused before the door, thinking of what might happen once he moved.

He only hesitated a moment and then he raised his hand and knocked sharply on the oak door. “Lord Faramund!” he called. “My lord Athanar has yet to settle his errand with you. Come out! Come out and speak with your rightful lord and give him proper reply to his questions.”