MOTHER ARWEN'S SECRET

Dear Silwen,



In your letter, you said dear Father Elessar looked tired. Is this truly so? Mother Arwen fears for him day by day. On the sunrise of the day before yesterday she fell ill, and all in the house feared for her. She is to have a child, but has kept this a secret; she did not want Eldarion to go off and tell all of his friends. They have placed her in the House of Healing, until she is feeling better. The child is due to come in the months of Winter.

I have never been able to see that enchanting look of the elves, save the one time Lord Legolas brought me the letter. For my mother's eyes lost the enchantment when she chose mortality. Though they still shine.

Do you know why Huinlas wanted you to travel with him.

How long do you think that you will be in the north? I am sorry I have nothing interesting to say in my letters. Not much has been happening lately. I have merely been answering your questions.

I must close. Eldarion wants me to take him on his afternoon ride.

Namarie,

Arwing of the White Tree

PS Tinwe's kittens have gotten rather large. There are five of them, and they sleep on my bed, for it is very soft. They are keeping Tinwe busy and can be quite demanding. When you come to the White City, you must help me name them.