Gamon, one of the tower guards took his place in the watchtower. Outside the sky was an almost clear blue with only wisps of cloud floating about. This was one of the more peaceful days in Gondor. There had been no assaults in weeks nor any sign of one. He was distracted for a little while as he watched a young couple riding together outside the city.
Below the two riders checked their horses and they stood together in the middle of the plains. One of the riders was Boromir, son of Denethor the lord of Gondor. The other was a woman whose raiment was a deep blue and her raven hair shone in the sunlight. Her name was Eswen who was the daughter of Mabon, a guard of the city and she was also the love of Boromir's life.
Spurring her horse Fairfax on, Eswen cantered ahead of Boromir. Foreseeing a race he urged Thormund to catch up. Eswen laughed as the wind whipped her hair across her face. Boromir smiled as he watched how happy she was.
As they approached the gate Eswen let Fairfax fly, she galloped ahead of Boromir and made it to the gate first. Boromir soon caught up and they rode through the gate together to the stable.
"One day I will beat you," Boromir said as he dismounted and the ostler came and took his horse.
"And maybe one day I will let you win," Eswen smiled as she patted her horse's neck and slid off. Boromir caught her around her waist and gently lowered her to the ground.
"Is that so?" He asked and brushed a few strands of hair off her face as the ostler came back out to put Fairfax away.
After saying goodbye to the ostler they walked together hand-in-hand through the city. They walked past a group of children playing happily in the streets before coming to Eswen's home.
They stood for a moment content in each other's company. They did not notice Faramir heading through the street towards them.
"Boromir," Faramir called to his brother. "Our father has been looking for you."
Boromir sighed, "I shall see you later." Leaning down he kissed Eswen before turning and heading for his home with his brother. Eswen watched the two retreating figures for a few moments before heading inside.