[Mithalwen]

Mithalwen now added guilt to the other emotions churning within. Uien had not deserved her coldness it was not her fault. She sighed, drained the last of her tea and sought the stables where she hoped to find her and say farewell properly.

To her relief she found them. "Uien, Falowik ... forgive my rudeness.. if you ever decide to look upon the sea, visit me at the havens - I shall be there again ere long and my friends will welcome you if am not yet returned" ... To Uien's mind she sent a end a message that she could not bear to utter aloud even in her own tongue: "I too loved a mortal man once ... long ago .... I had not your courage... do not think ill of me". Mithalwen knew she had been understood by the glimmer of surprise and understanding in the other's face. Speaking openly again Mithalwen said " I hope we will meet again, until then may the valar protect you under the One"