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Numerramar was heading south along the shores of Minhiriath. Veantur told his grandchild about the internal of the land.
"Most people of Minhiriath lives from berries and fruit they collect from the forest or game they hunt there."
As they looked to the south, they saw trees being felled close to the water. There were men working on building a landing place for larger ship.
"Look!" said Anardil and pointed ahead; "The banner of the Kings Captain! It is Ulmondil, the ship of Ciryaher."
"Ciryaher!" Veantur said.
The men at Numerramar shouted to the Numenoreans at the landing place and the men at Ciryahers flagship. Ciryahers men returned the greeting.
As Numerramar got close to Ciryahers ship, Veantur could shout to Ciryaher.
"I see the Kings Captain is a busy man. Will you enlighten me on what you are constructing here?"
Ciryaher answered, "I am building a place where we can ship goods and animals onboard our ships!"
Veantur said; "I hope the people of Middle Earth will not object to this act!"
Ciryaher ignored Veanturs remark. He said, "If you do not bring anything back from Middle Earth, maybe the storage rooms of Numerramar is available for the Kings Captain."
Veantur answered; "Sorry my friend! I am traveling with the grandson of the King. We are already late in our return, and the winds are good, so we will sail for our home immediately.
Veantur gave the order to set sail for the ocean.
Anardil sensed that his grandfather were not satisfied with Ciryahers project.
"You do not approve of this, grandfather? He asked.
"I do not"; Veantur answered; "we should not exploit the nature of Middle Earth."
Anardil stated; "When a tree is felled, another should be planted!"
Veantur smiled; "You are wise Anardil!"
The people of Middle Earth looked as the great Numerramar left, and they looked at the construction, and the rest of the ships.
One said; "It is the sea-people; they have strength as the old gods."
Another said; "And not even death will conquer them!"
A tall cloak dressed person corrected them; "They are not gods and they are mortal. They have come to make you slaves. But I will expose their lies!"
After two years, Anardil returned to Numenor.
Anardil was received by his father and mother in Romenna, and there were much joy in the royal family over the reunion.
Irimon asked his son what he found most memorable from his travel. However, Anardil could not point to a single event.
Anardil and his family then traveled to Armenelos to meet the King.
The travel had been hard to Veantur. He needed Anardils help to climb the stairs in front of the King House, in order to meet Tar-Elendil.
Irimon assisted Anardil and helped Veantur the final way.
At the top, Anardil went directly to Nimloth to see if it had flowered, but it had not.
Irimon looked at his son from the door; "He is truly a lover of trees!"
Veantur standing next to Irimon said; "He is!"
Irimon start walking, but Veantur stopped him.
Veantur said to Irimon; "It is time for both you and I to depart our old lives. I have one last request of my life for the future King."
"Speak my friend"; Irimon said.
