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Rowenna
"Of course, Lady Saeryn," Rowenna replied.
She had seen the careful glances of this Hilderinc had been sending her way, and smiled inside. Typical man. He probably thought that she did not notice him sit straighter in the saddle, or speak so boldly to Saeryn just as much for her own benefit as for Saeryn's.
This Hilderinc seemed to be somewhat older than she, and he probably did not know that she was born of higher station than a soldier. He would probably be surprised to find out what kind of mettle she had gained in the last three years. It had changed her way of thinking about everything, especially men. Still, he did not appear a bad sort, for all that. And she guessed that he was not a mere soldier at arms.
But Eodwine and Saeryn needed her attention.
"Falco, be a good Hobbit and keep your friend awake in the saddle if you can, with all your talk."
"I will do that, Lady Rowenna," he replied. "Mind you, I would have given aid had it been asked of me, but you Big People take up too much space and are quick to think we are of little use. Eodwine, my friend, I hope that your time in the Shire taught you differently and you can help me teach these Eorlings a thing or two about how to treat a Hobbit properly?"
Eodwine chuckled weakly. "In time, my friend, in time."
Rowenna allowed a smile to come to her lips. Falco had been a good companion, and she was sure he knew her better than his words suggested. He cared very much about his friend, and she appreciated him the more for that. Let him say what he would. Slowly they made their way into Scarburg.
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