All right, here we go. A big thanks to Dreamingfifi for the elvish dictionary!!! It really helps and I can finally include Elvish in my stories!! Yippee!!

Chapter 3--Dinner And Entertainment

At first Legolas was nervous, expecting Deirdre to start flirting with him again, but she didn't. Legolas slowly began to relax and join the conversations going on around him.

Deirdre cast Legolas a sly look and decided it was time. She slipped her hand under the table while no one was paying attention.

Legolas barely managed to keep from reacting when Deirdre's hand touched his knee and squeezed. He set his wine goblet down with admirable composure. "What do you think you are doing?" he hissed.

"You were neglecting me. I was just trying to get your attention," Deirdre smiled.

"Remove your hand," Legolas growled, keeping his voice low to avoid drawing attention.

"You are so sexy when you are angry," Deirdre teased. She slid her hand up to his thigh and squeezed again.

"Stop that or I will stick a fork into you," Legolas warned.

Deirdre laughed, but she took her hand away. "I do not think you would do that, but I will let you win this round," she said and winked at him.

Legolas scowled at her and reached for a warm slice of bread just as Deirdre did. Their hands brushed and he snatched his hand back.

Deirdre laughed. "Sorry, golden one," she purred. She offered the platter of bread to Legolas. "Did you want a slice? It is delicious," she said.

Legolas took one. "Thank you," he said.

'You are very welcome," Deirdre said, putting the platter down. She slid a plate and a crock to him. "Here, honey and butter."

Legolas put butter and honey on the bread and took a bite, careful not to drip any on himself.

"What do you think?" Deirdre asked.

"It is delicious," Legolas admitted.

As dinner came to a close a young woman carrying a harp entered the room and took a seat in the middle of the dining hall. The room quieted as she began to play and sing a song of a sailor's widow. It was sad, but very beautiful. Applause filled the room after she was finished.

Deirdre leaned toward Legolas. "I have heard that elves know songs of great beauty. Perhaps you would honor us with a song?"" she asked, loudly enough so others heard her.

"I too have heard that, I would like to hear a song as well, Prince Legolas," Jacinth said and smiled at him.

Legolas knew that Deirdre had neatly cornered him. "I would be glad to," he said politely. He rose and went over to the spot where the woman was. "This ballad is called Melme Tar Uir in Elvish," he said. He began to sing.

The room went dead silent while he sang and when he finished no one clapped for a long moment then they started to clap.

"Lovely, Prince Legolas, just what is the history of that lovely song?" Jacinth asked. "And what do those elvish words mean

"It is said that an elven prince sang that as he sailed to the west after the death of his mortal love and Melme Tar Uir means Love Beyond Eternity," Legolas said. He returned to his seat.

Deirdre refilled his goblet. "Perhaps later you will sing for me in private," she whispered.

"Not a chance of that, my lady," Legolas returned.

Deirdre laughed and toasted him with her goblet. "I will take that challenge, golden one," she whispered.

The long evening was finally over and a servant escorted Legolas and Jaisia back to their rooms. Exhausted, Legolas stripped and tumbled into bed. He was asleep in minutes. He slept later then he usually did much to his chagrin. He hurried into the bath chamber to bathe and dress. He had just finished dressing and was braiding his hair when Jaisia burst into the room.

""Good morning, sweet cheeks, did you sleep well?" Jaisia asked merrily.

"A little to well," Legolas said, smiling at her. "So what have you been doing?"

"I went out to the garden after breakfast. If you rang you could have a servant bring something. We could go out to the garden after you eat. You will love the garden, it is incredible!!" she said.

"Very well, sis, we will go after I eat," Legolas agreed……

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