Tol-in-Gaurhoth revisited (aka Werewolf 2)

[the phantom]

He smiled when he heard that phantom had imagined natural wolves to possess knot tying abilities

Actually, at the time I said that I figured everyone was just exaggerating the killing and that Oddwen was probably just chewed up and left on the table or something. I didn't really believe that every last chicken was dead and that Oddwen was tied up- perhaps I didn't want to believe it. I wasn't with the group of villagers that went to Oddwen's this morning, you remember, I was here cooking up that nice breakfast you had. It wasn't until Fea and I took our walk that I got to look for myself.

I pray you all, do not be so quick to suspect Encaitare...

Indeed. I can hardly imagine her commiting a violent murder with weak knees and hardly any teeth. I mean- no one found gum marks on Oddwen, did they?

"Ready to turn in already?" Phantom asked Fea.

"Yes, I could really use some sleep after today."

"I somehow doubt that you, or anyone, will get much sleep tonight. I'd turn in for the night too, but I've got to stay up as long as people are here. I'd better nip back and tuck the kids into bed, though."

"What about me?"

Phantom grinned. "Anything for my queen."

He turned to the guests. "That big cauldron of stew is about done- everyone just help yourself to it when it's ready- but don't let any fights break out while I'm gone. Last time a brawl happened here half of my dishes ended up broken."

With that he turned and followed Fea through the doorway.