[Rimbaud]

Elwood had not fled as haphazardly as the others. He had moved from the conflict under cover and had seen the Dunlending commander assume swift control of his milling troops once the Riders and their comrades had melted away. He alone of the party had heard the barked instructions of that bearded commander. He had seen Guthrin a distance off, still surrounded by the enemy, who appeared more organised around the crazed man. He shook his head and grimly resigned his mind to Guthrin's fate.

The tall Elf had also ascertained the directions that that the party had scattered in - all but Thenamir, who had eluded his sight. He had wondered which to follow and eventually decided to keep an eye on the boy Kaloheren whose path had been seen by several of the Dunlendings.

He hastened through the damaged undergrowth after the horse and his boy.