Blida

[Enfolded with this letter is a flower of a sort that grows not in Men's lands, shed naturally from its vine before being pressed and dried; in appearance it resembles a bundle of dainty traveler's-joy but blue in color.]

Bíld son of Bóurr to Maddoct son of Haddoct, cheerful and affectionate greeting.

Maddoct son of Haddoct to Bourr’s son Bíld, greetings from the heart.

First unexpected correspondence from Liffey, then from you! My chest swells with joy and fondness. I hope you receive this reply happily and safely.

Maddoct to my dear Lady Liffey,

I was surprised to receive a letter so soon! My ever-worried mind began to assume that some ill fate had befallen you or Bíld, and the relief was great as I saw it wasn’t so. 

Bíld son of Bóurr to Maddoct son of Haddoct, warm and affectionate greeting.

His youngest child to Bóurr son of Bíld of Erebor greeting.

[As it is often so, Maddoct’s handwriting is curly. Though in this particular letter it is not too horrible — it seems Doc tried his best to tone it down and give mercy to the recipient’s eyes.]

Doc to the dearest Jackilyn Blackburrow, 

Her youngest child to Hróda daughter of Hár of Erebor greeting.

His youngest child to Bóurr son of Bíld of Erebor greeting.