[ Whatever she is and means, he prefers the company of just Ellie. That is why, much later than expected owing to the interruptions of the dogs abroad, a trio of Elves rides up to the Station with a fourth horse (some of their armour bloodied but uninjured), asking for her by name. They stop just long enough to feed and water their horses, eating and drinking a little to fortify themselves for the trip back to Caer Glaem, and are cheerful despite the danger though not without wariness of their surroundings.
Whenever she is ready, the long escort will begin. ]
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Whenever she is ready, the long escort will begin. ]