Phew! That was a close call! My mother just unexpectedly came into my room and I was barely able to slip this book under my blanket. What was I saying? Oh yes, I think burning this book would be quite unfair, but my mother would be very angry and, of course, appalled if she read this book. She would burn it for fear that it would disgrace our family if anyone ever read what I have written here. Farewell, for I must rest before the journey to Helms Deep.