[Child of the 7th Age]

Child sat silently at Idril's feet with a page and a quill upon her lap. For she was doing as Idril had instructed her: to take down the words of the Lady, and the response of the Ringbearers in turn. And her hand flew across the page, for she scarcely dared to think of the actual meaning behind the words.

Idril turned away from Frodo and Samwise to give them time to speak with each other.

Now, Idril turned to Child. "I also have need of your services, little scholar and friend of Rose. For someone must be sent with the Ringbearers. The blue wizards will think you come to escort Rose home. For they see no value in either you or she, as you are small and have no great name or power in the world. And this is especially true, since you are women, and they have little understanding of such things."

"But you do have a certain power which goes far beyond them. For both you and Rose are to witness what happens inside those armored walls. And you are to remember it and never forget. And when you get home, and my vision shows you may well get home, you will write down the meaning in a tale. In this way, all who read it may ponder its meaning, and understand that the tale did not stop with the Third Age, but still goes on, even today."

Your presence should also please your friend Rose who, I fear, will go through grievous times. Try to help the Ringbearers, but only if they ask it. And remember that you are quite small in a very big story, but there are many others who are small like you, but who have good hearts. You are there to learn and grow and write down the magic for them to share. For all the bravery in the world does little good if others do not see and share it."

Child sat stunned and then responded, "Yes, I will do as you say."