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***Mithadan*** · 07-31-2002, 07:06 AM

Mithadan hesitated before answering. History told that only one Man had ever entered Gondolin without invitation. And Tuor had been escorted by Voronwe. In addition, his father had been welcomed to the Hidden City by the King. Mithadan had no such pedigree or invitation. But he and Tuor shared one thing in common, the imprimatur of Ulmo. Words welled up from his memory: "Do not fear to act." Yet he hesitated.

"Pio," he said carefully. "I think that I shall accompany our troop. But to proceed into Gondolin without an Elf among us would be foolhardy. We would, like as not, be imprisoned at the least. And while Turgon's banner may avoid an attack by Thorondor, his allegiance to the King remains; I cannot imagine that our arrival will not be reported. I think that you must come."

07-31-2002, 07:06 AM	#367
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,314	Mithadan hesitated before answering. History told that only one Man had ever entered Gondolin without invitation. And Tuor had been escorted by Voronwe. In addition, his father had been welcomed to the Hidden City by the King. Mithadan had no such pedigree or invitation. But he and Tuor shared one thing in common, the imprimatur of Ulmo. Words welled up from his memory: "Do not fear to act." Yet he hesitated. "Pio," he said carefully. "I think that I shall accompany our troop. But to proceed into Gondolin without an Elf among us would be foolhardy. We would, like as not, be imprisoned at the least. And while Turgon's banner may avoid an attack by Thorondor, his allegiance to the King remains; I cannot imagine that our arrival will not be reported. I think that you must come." __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.