Gildor Inglorion

[Tirned Tinnu]

I thought that because they (the messengers) had to ride as far as Rivendell to get the message off to Glorfindel, who stated:

'Elrond received news that troubled him. Some of my kindred, journeying in your land beyond the Baranduin,* learned that things were amiss, and sent messages as swiftly as they could. They said that the Nine were abroad, and that you were astray bearing a great burden without guidance, for Gandalf had not returned. '

Surely those that rode so far would have a hard time getting back to The Havens. I wonder how long Gildor would tarry?