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Mellonin heard Erebemlin's firm command, and smiled as she turned to Mellondu. "What shall I do?"
"Ride with me. Echo will bear us both, " he replied.
She smiled. Her devoted little brother was back, and she felt safe again, as she had not felt since he had disappeared. She followed him to where Echo stood, and watched him put on the saddle and bridle. He mounted and she clambered up behind him, awkwardly shifting her pack.
Echo swung southward, and Mellondu knew that he responded to Erebemlin... or perhaps Taitheneb. Beside them the other lanky chestnut bore Nethwador and Bella.
"Perhaps, " said Mellondu hesitantly, "The Lady Bella could be moved to sing for us?"
Mellonin's eyebrows went up; she had always been Mellondu's favorite singer. But then she turned and gave Bella a sweet smile, and said, "Please do."
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