I still own nothing, and Faramir is still pretty. I also want to thank everyone who reviewed the first chapter. I bounced happily around the room every time I discovered a new review. Thank you!
To: Prince Legolas of the Woodland Realm
I hope this letter finds you well and that you are still enjoying Minas Tirith. I confess I am not writing this letter merely to exchange pleasantries, for I have a great favour to ask of you. My Lord Faramir has been very somber of late, and while it is in part due to loneliness for his family, which I can do very little to assuage, it is also in part to the lack of a library at Emyn Arnen. And this is where my favour enters: I wonder, if it is at all possible, if you could obtain some books from your people? I have some money to pay for the cost of copying, but there would not be much left over to reward you for your kindness, I'm afraid.
I eagerly await your response.
Regards,
Lady Éowyn of Ithilien
To: Lady Éowyn of Ithilien
I am quite well, thank you, and still enjoying Minas Tirith immensely. Indeed, I am now most likely better acquainted with the city than you, Lady. You should suggest to the Steward that the two of you come to Minas Tirith for awhile, as all here would be delighted to have you.
But you no doubt are wondering about your request. You will be happy to know that I have sent word to my kin in Mirkwood and with luck, they will deliver copies of many of the books in the library there. In addition, I took the liberty of showing your letter to Arwen, and she has asked her father if he can spare any of the books at Rivendell.
Do not concern yourself with payment. I am happy knowing that even when my people are gone, there will still be those in middle-earth who know of our history and culture. And we are, after all, friends, are we not?
I shall contact you when the books arrive.
Regards,
Legolas of Mirkwood
To: Meriadoc Brandybuck, Buckland, the Shire
My dear Master Brandybuck, I must first apologize to you for not writing sooner. We received word of your troubles--if you will forgive the understatement--in the Shire. I was saddened to hear that your homeland, which sounded so beautiful, could be touched by any evil, and, as you can imagine, very glad to hear of a favourable outcome.
My good friend, I must ask a favour of you. I remember you speaking of an interest in the history of the Shire and of the small selection of books on the subject at Brandy Hall. As you no doubt could guess, we have even less here in Gondor. Faramir is a scholarly man (as you may have noticed) and there is little for him to study here. If you could give me permission to send copyists to make copies of the books in your family's possession, I would be forever indebted to you.
Best regards,
Lady Éowyn of Ithilien
To: Lady Éowyn of Ithilien
I shall do all you ask, and I shall deliver them myself!
Yours,
Meriadoc Brandybuck
To: King Elessar
My liege, I apologize for the brevity of this letter in advance, but I hear my husband approaching and I would rather he didn't know I was writing this. Though you have no reason to perform any favours for me, I would be forever grateful if you would consider this one. Speak to Legolas, for I have written to him of this matter already.
Yours to command,
Lady Éowyn of Ithilien
To: Lady Éowyn of Ithilien
I understand your need for brevity. I, too, must be brief, for my wife is under the impression that I would be joining her for supper twenty minutes ago.
I have spoken to Legolas, and I gladly acquiesce to your request. It was a grievous oversight on my part not to think of a library for the two of you. Likewise, it was an oversight on Faramir's part not to mention it. Tell your husband: I don't bite.
When the copies are ready, I shall send further communication.
Regards,
Elessar
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