Lady Brithiel appeared somewhat bemused while Ledwyn spoke. Her response confirmed Ledwyn's doubts.
"No, no. Everything is good. Thank you, Ledwyn."
The lady's face said that everything was definitely not good. Was she too polite to accept Ledwyn's offer? Did she understand what Ledwyn said? Ledwyn knew that the newcomer knew some of the Eorling speech; more than she knew Westron. She ought to make her understand something.
"My lady, I fear I have not made you feel welcome here as I should have. There must be something I can do to amend that."
Ledwyn prayed that the lady would understand.
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