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Child of the 7th Age · 08-28-2002, 06:13 PM

As the shadows of twilight fell over the Numenor Arms, Perry and his three friends were still deep in conversation.

"But where did you get this news?" asked Bolco.

"In Bree," nodded Perry. "I went there to pick up some supplies. I had just gotten in from the south. Some of the Stoors were having trouble with wolves on a rampage so I had been down there to try and help them set up some kind of defense. Then I sit down in the Prancing Pony, and hear this. I couldn't believe my ears!"

The small lad in the corner, evidently a Harfoot, piped up, "My friends say they're going to round us up and make us go to the Shire. Is that so, Perry?"

"Lad, you'd best stop spreading rumors." Perry retorted. "I haven't heard a word about anyone being forced to do anything so don't go saying that's so, or you'll have kuduk at each others necks, and we don't need that."

Bolco looked thoughtful, "So, what do you think we should do?"

"Do? Right now there's nothing much to do. I don't know too much about this Shire. They've only been there ten years, or so.
A lot less than you've been in your village, I'll wager." The three nodded yes.

"I'd have to learn a bit more about it, before I gave anyone any advice one way or another. But, personally, I don't like the sound of a whole passel of farmers. That's definitely not my brew."

Then Perry laughed, "But I hope they've sent out messengers who know something about living off the countryside and who can defend themselves. You know, I've seen it all, from the Anduin to the River Luin, and back again, all the way to the vacant slopes of Mordor." At this point, he lowered his voice. "And I've got a feeling these so-called messengers may be in for more than they bargained for."

"So what will you do?" asked Bolco.

"Maybe keep an eye on some of them, and make sure they don't get into too much trouble! I don't wish them any harm, though, in a pinch, I might "borrow" a few of their supplies. These lads have probably never even seen the Barrow-downs, let alone what lies beyond it."

[ August 29, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

08-28-2002, 06:13 PM	#8
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	As the shadows of twilight fell over the Numenor Arms, Perry and his three friends were still deep in conversation. "But where did you get this news?" asked Bolco. "In Bree," nodded Perry. "I went there to pick up some supplies. I had just gotten in from the south. Some of the Stoors were having trouble with wolves on a rampage so I had been down there to try and help them set up some kind of defense. Then I sit down in the Prancing Pony, and hear this. I couldn't believe my ears!" The small lad in the corner, evidently a Harfoot, piped up, "My friends say they're going to round us up and make us go to the Shire. Is that so, Perry?" "Lad, you'd best stop spreading rumors." Perry retorted. "I haven't heard a word about anyone being forced to do anything so don't go saying that's so, or you'll have kuduk at each others necks, and we don't need that." Bolco looked thoughtful, "So, what do you think we should do?" "Do? Right now there's nothing much to do. I don't know too much about this Shire. They've only been there ten years, or so. A lot less than you've been in your village, I'll wager." The three nodded yes. "I'd have to learn a bit more about it, before I gave anyone any advice one way or another. But, personally, I don't like the sound of a whole passel of farmers. That's definitely not my brew." Then Perry laughed, "But I hope they've sent out messengers who know something about living off the countryside and who can defend themselves. You know, I've seen it all, from the Anduin to the River Luin, and back again, all the way to the vacant slopes of Mordor." At this point, he lowered his voice. "And I've got a feeling these so-called messengers may be in for more than they bargained for." "So what will you do?" asked Bolco. "Maybe keep an eye on some of them, and make sure they don't get into too much trouble! I don't wish them any harm, though, in a pinch, I might "borrow" a few of their supplies. These lads have probably never even seen the Barrow-downs, let alone what lies beyond it." [ August 29, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.