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The days grew hot and sultry. Midday sun blazed on the marble and clouds gathered in coppery racks at sunset. A fortnight passed slowly by, and then added on days to it. The tramp of horse hooves aroused Celaineth’s heat-dulled sense. She had been resting her chin on her hands, gazing dismally out into the gardens, but now she raised her head hastily and ran to greet the returning. Already people were clustered in the streets, thronging together in eager and yet fearful crowds as their King and Queen came by, followed by Imrahil the Swan-Knight, Legolas and Gimli together as ever, and many others. Faramir was in no way above joining the commoners in the streets and he too bowed his head as Hásufel and Arwen’s silver palfrey passed them. …show more content…

Her breath caught in her throat as the door was flung open, and she saw a bronzed face staring at her. Thick black hair was pulled back into a crowning braid. Celaineth turned round. Green skirts spun about her feet. “Pardon me, may I help you?” The woman stared blankly at her, and then took a step forward, ring-mail rattling slightly under a leather jerkin. “Yes, I think you can. You see, this is the room I was assigned.” Celaineth, eyeing the sturdy young woman, noted the short-sword at her belt, and decided courtesy was the best course. “I think you may have made a mistake. I have been occupying this room for several months.” “Two beds.” announced the woman curtly. “I believe we will share a room.” She motioned to the pack flung unceremoniously on a bed in the corner. Celaineth had never noted it before and decided it must have been moved in to accommodate this guest. She laughed disbelievingly. “Actually, no. I shall return in a few minutes.” The woman shrugged carelessly and Celaineth walked sedately into the room. Did the King not know what inns were for? Apparently not, for Arwen assured her mildly but firmly that Brennêg was most certainly staying there for the duration of her visit and that she should be honored to have the Calembel Maid as her roommate. “Indeed,” added the Undómiel sweetly. “You might find with all the unrest, you will be glad to have her with you.

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