[piosenniel]

TIME HAS CHANGED -- SEE NOTE BELOW IN BOLD

It is now late night in the Shire. The stars are peering out from veils of wispy clouds. The breeze has picked up and is chilly.

It is a New Moon in late Spring.

Supper is done. Though those stragglers who wander in can still get drinks and some bread and cheese.

There are a small number of customers still in the Common Room -- drinking ale, wine, cider, tea; smoking their pipes, and enjoying the last of the music. As they finish their pipes they are say goodnight and heading for home or for their rooms.

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IT IS NOW EARLY MORNING IN THE INN.

Early risers are up and in the Common Room. The first of the breakfasts is being cooked and served. Various travelers have stopped at the Inn for a meal before going about their day's business.

~*~ Pio