View Single Post
Old 06-17-2003, 02:48 PM   #163
Mithadan
Spirit of Mist
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Tol Eressea
Posts: 3,310
Mithadan is a guest at the Prancing Pony.Mithadan is a guest at the Prancing Pony.
Sting

The Innkeeper started at the ringing of a bell in the back room. He trotted quickly through the door, only to return moments later carrying a scroll. Wiping his hands first upon his apron, he unrolled the paper and began to read. As he reviewed the message, a scowl creased his face. With a sigh, he walked over to the bulletin board which hung over the end of the bar and tacked up the scroll.

By now, everyone in the room was watching the Innkeeper. He looked up, and shook his head wearily. Then he spoke loudly to all the patrons of The Seventh Star. "Well they've gone and done it again. Can't leave well enough alone. If it ain't broke, don't fix it I always say. But no! They're never satisfied leaving things be. Always tinkering with this and tugging at that!"

Nuru looked at the barkeep with confusion, then whispered to Lindo, "Who might 'they' be?" Lindo shrugged.

The Innkeeper's face was turning red and sweat began to form on his brows. He was now waving his arms as he spoke. "Post this! Announce that! Without so much as a by your leave! Well fine. If that's how it is, that's how it is and you all better look!"

The crowd stared at the Innkeeper in confusion. Some shook their heads sadly or tapped meaningfully at their temples. He looked from one to the other, then threw up his hands. "By the One! I'm surrounded by half-wits and fools! The Rules! They've made new Rules! Read 'em!"

He strode away muttering. Settling in behind the bar, he began scribbling at a piece of paper. "Wait til they hear in Rohan and the Shire..."
__________________
Beleriand, Beleriand,
the borders of the Elven-land.
Mithadan is offline