[Child of the 7th Age]

Most of the members of the company enjoyed a leisurely dinner in the common room. They tried to ignore the gossip about bandits who'd been attacking travellers on the road leading west of Bree, and instead focus on the rare treat of a hot cooked meal and a full flagon of ale. Elentari joked with her companions to keep their spirits up, reminding them of all they had accomplished and the need to push onward as fast as they could.

A welcoming fire burned in the grate and several of the Dwarves pulled their chairs into a small semi-circle, warming their hands and telling marvellous tales of their ancestors' brave deeds in battle. When the stories had ended, Elentari and Selvnen pulled their flutes from their packs and joined in a merry tune. Ewinda and Callo even stood up to dance, swaying gracefully to the music.

Despite the hardship of recent days and the rumors of theats on the road ahead, the company's evening in Bree was spent pleasurably enough. Most chose to turn in early, enjoying the down pillows and soft mattresses which the Inn had provided for the travellers.

Even before the first hint of sunrise, Elentari rose and called on her companions to prepare themselves for the road ahead. Everyone gathered their possessions and went down to eat a hasty breakfast before going to the stables and saddling up their horses. As the first rays of the sun came creeping over the horizon, the companions had already mounted up and were trotting steadily west on the Great East Road, keeping their eyes open for any possible sign of trouble.