[Child of the 7th Age]

For several days, the companions remained at their old campsite. They spent most of their time resting, gathering needed provisions, tending to Elentari's wounds, and trying to cheer up the two Dwarf brothers. The prisoners were sent on to Bree under the escort of two of the Rangers where they would be judged and asked to make some recompense for their crimes. However, Aravorn decided to remain behind with the company until Elentari was well enough to lead the group again.

The young lad whom they'd found by the side of the bandits' camp had taken a liking to Aravorn and the other Rangers, and followed them about trying to help in simple ways. When Aravorn finally departed near the end of the week, the boy freely chose to go with him with the promise of finding a new home and friends and a pony of his own as well as learning the skills that a young Ranger needed.

[ June 24, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]