Idril stepped forth to meet Durgash; extending her hand she coaxed him to his feet. Smiling, she greeted him, 'Ai na vedui Hobrim! Mae govannen!'
Celeaewen and Rosseil chimed in together, 'Elen sěla lůmenn' omentielvo!'
'Mae Govannen, Durgash!' said Veritas, coming forward.
The small Sea-hobbit stepped back shyly, and slipped his hand into Pio's. She gave it a soft squeeze. 'Well met, indeed!' she whispered to him.
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Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.
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