[Nurumaiel]

Robin had fallen asleep, if that were possible, and had missed many of the going-ons in the Green Dragon. Now she awoke with a start, and looked blearily about her, trying to remember where she was and what she was doing there. She saw Dinodas sitting beside her, so she leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Where am I?"

Dinodas hid a smile. After all, it wasn't the lass's fault she had fallen asleep. She'd had many adventures the day before, if adventures they could be called, and she had not been to bed until very late, waking up early to help with the chores.

"You're in the Green Dragon, Robin," he whispered back.

"Oh, yes, that's where," muttered Robin, looking annoyed. "I must be going old or something."

Dinodas laughed outright and drew the attention of many sitting around their tables. He gave a friendly wave to them all. "At the moment Robin is not quite up to it," said he, "but soon I can promise you a song or two from her."

Robin gave him a piercing glance but smiled at the others and nodded, and Dinodas went to get a drink.