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Celeborn was sitting in a glade in the forests in the very south of Eriador where the Misty Mountains ends. This was the furthermost south he had ever been.

He was waiting for his presence there to be heard among the trees.

"Who are you and why do you rests in these forests;" a voice said.

Celeborn answered; "I am Celeborn of trees. I am looking for Treebeard, husband of Fimbrethil."

"You have found him!" the voice continued; and entered the glade.

Celeborn was impressed with the fourteen feet high Ent.

"I have walked the forests of Middle Earth since the sun rose; you are by far the mightiest being I have ever seen!" Celeborn said.

Treebeard asked; "You speak of Fimbrethil, have you met her?"

Celeborn said; "yes I have, but more than a century ago. It was on the eastern side of the great river!"

Treebeard said; "Ah yes! The great river; it has been a while since I drifted over the river. I might go there again to see Fimbrethil! But tell me why you wanted to see me?"

Celeborn said; "Violence has broken out north of here, I am looking for an asylum for humans that are victims of this."

Treebeard said; "men are violent beings, trees would never treat each other like this. Those who will not hurt any living things are welcome here in there forests."

"Tell me about Fimbrethil!" Treebeard said. A friendship had formed.

This year Anardil returned after a seven years voyage. Erendis had remained in the Queens service to witness his return.

The king gathered the family in Armenelos and Anardil. Anardil presented presents to his family.

To his nephew Soronto, Anardil had brought a cat from Middle Earth. Soronto was joyful.

Soronto said; "My father tells me I will become ruler if you will not give Numenor a son, uncle"

The room was silence. Ailinel would speak to rebuke her son for the inappropriate remark, but Almarian grabbed her shoulder to stop her.

Anardil looked at the young Soronto; "It is for the King to decide, nephew! You will have to be patience!"

Anardil came to the Queen Quarter. Almarian was alone with Erendis.

Anardil bowed, as it was customs even among family members; "Hello Mother."

The Queen answered; "Welcome my son. I trust you recognizes Erendis, from the house of Beor. She is my favorite maid.

Anardil answered; "I recognize the lady!"

Almarian thank said; "Please; son tell me about Middle Earth!"

Anardil answered; "There are much to tell. However, I have told you many tales of Middle Earth from the time when I travelled with your father!"

Almarian said; "Please tell again. I remember the stories, but you have gone further and Erendis have not heard your stories."

Anardil looked at Erendis.

Erendis asked; "Please sire; tell me about the nature of Middle Earth"

Anardil answered; "I could talk for a long time about this, but as King Captain I have duties to attend to! For anyone interested in Middle Earth, the best answer is to travel there and see for themselves. I vid you farewell!"

He turned around and left.

At night, the king came to the Queens quarter.

The queen stated; "I wish my son would show interest for the daughters of Numenor. There are many among them that would like his interest, especially Erendis, my maid."

Meneldur said; "Erendis is young; so is Anardil. They will find love in due time."

The queen answered; "May I remind the king on the shorter life of his mother compared to that of his father. This will apply to you and me as well. The house of Beor is no exception. Erendis time will run out before Anardil."