[Kates Frodo Temp]

Soon she'll be home. Well, that's one less burden on my mind! Aietmen smiled to himself as he thought of Rosie. He would miss her, no doubt, when he got back on the road, but for now he was perfectly content. Mine is a lonely life, and there's no changing it.

The wood not far from the Inn was a perfect place to hide for a few days, and Aietmen had been taking full advantage. His knowledge of the forest, together with quiet visits to the nearby farms had kept the hobbit boy supplied in food.

Good job the weather's stayed clear for me! There's not much shelter here, and I don't much care to take another visit to the inn! Aietmen made a face, and laughed, thoughtfully. His experience had not been a pleasant one, and Aietmen could do without any more human company. Horse theif indeed! Yet, the place was somehow attracting.

Rosie must love it here. Everything is so quiet, and the people seem pleasant enough. Why did she ever leave, I wonder?