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Nurumaiel · 03-13-2003, 10:23 PM

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Evelina watched the heavy tree fall with a loud thwump, right where she had expected. Earlier, she had been tired and exasperated with Jasper, but now she was certain their plan was foolproof. For once in her life, Evelina was filled with cold confidence, certain from the first attack that the hobbits would be so easily overcome. She scoffed to herself, remembering the stunned, stupid look on their faces when she had jumped up.

Jasper passed by, grumbling loudly about aching muscles and stubborn trees. Evelina turned and clapped him on the shoulder, almost friendly. “No need for that,” she chastised. “Lobelia’s gold is as good as ours. And those hobbits will be willing to do pay anything for their friend.” The lady Bandit’s eyes glinted coldly, reflecting back the light off the gold coins she imagined being handed to her. Jasper, on the other hand, edged away from her nervously. In all their attacks, Evelina had never acted like this. She had always been obsessive over details, which was, of course, what made her so successful.

The hobbits rounded the corner and stopped their cart just where the Bandits had planned. They seemed confused; eager to grab the hobbit child sitting primly on the wagon seat, Evelina gave the signal a touch prematurely. Himaran and Jasper burst from the bushes, while she snuck to the side, her eyes were fixed on the child just in front. The sound of a scuffle forced into her hearing and a loud, plaintive cry made her pause and look back.

The lady Bandit could scarcely believe what she saw. A tiny hobbit had knocked Jasper down! Another with fierce eyes was advancing on Himaran, who stood staring stunned at his companion. The hobbits were not caught unawares this time; they had wisely learned from the first attack and were on their guard. Evelina’s mistake and folly met her quickly and she realized the attack was up. Grinding her teeth as she imagined what Jasper might let slip out, she disappeared into the brush by the road, hoping she had not been spotted and wondering if easier pickings could be found outside the Shire and their nasty Shirrifs.

[ March 15, 2003: Message edited by: Nurumaiel ]

03-13-2003, 10:23 PM	#202
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	theWhiteLady's Post Evelina watched the heavy tree fall with a loud thwump, right where she had expected. Earlier, she had been tired and exasperated with Jasper, but now she was certain their plan was foolproof. For once in her life, Evelina was filled with cold confidence, certain from the first attack that the hobbits would be so easily overcome. She scoffed to herself, remembering the stunned, stupid look on their faces when she had jumped up. Jasper passed by, grumbling loudly about aching muscles and stubborn trees. Evelina turned and clapped him on the shoulder, almost friendly. “No need for that,” she chastised. “Lobelia’s gold is as good as ours. And those hobbits will be willing to do pay anything for their friend.” The lady Bandit’s eyes glinted coldly, reflecting back the light off the gold coins she imagined being handed to her. Jasper, on the other hand, edged away from her nervously. In all their attacks, Evelina had never acted like this. She had always been obsessive over details, which was, of course, what made her so successful. The hobbits rounded the corner and stopped their cart just where the Bandits had planned. They seemed confused; eager to grab the hobbit child sitting primly on the wagon seat, Evelina gave the signal a touch prematurely. Himaran and Jasper burst from the bushes, while she snuck to the side, her eyes were fixed on the child just in front. The sound of a scuffle forced into her hearing and a loud, plaintive cry made her pause and look back. The lady Bandit could scarcely believe what she saw. A tiny hobbit had knocked Jasper down! Another with fierce eyes was advancing on Himaran, who stood staring stunned at his companion. The hobbits were not caught unawares this time; they had wisely learned from the first attack and were on their guard. Evelina’s mistake and folly met her quickly and she realized the attack was up. Grinding her teeth as she imagined what Jasper might let slip out, she disappeared into the brush by the road, hoping she had not been spotted and wondering if easier pickings could be found outside the Shire and their nasty Shirrifs. [ March 15, 2003: Message edited by: Nurumaiel ] __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.