Yondershire

One inside the Brigand inhabited ruins, the three Elves make steady progress at dispatching those men nearest the gate. They clear the next courtyard before climbing to the battlements. With the Brigands aware they are under attack, the Elves discard the foul cloaks they used, and make their way through the rest of the castle. Although Estarfin is slightly wounded by an arrow shot, they all complete their selfappointed quest on behalf of the Halflings. 

While Estarfin keeps watch of the ruined castle, Parnard and Danel search for suitable Men's clothing with which to temporarily disguise themselves. The ploy worked to their advantage at Dol Guldur several years ago. The only problem is finding any men outside the ruins. 

Fortunately Parnard explores around a wolf den, and the Elves find a few recent corpses with salvageable, if smelly, items that will serve them well enough to gain admittance. 

So we rode down from the brigand's camp a short time after Parnard departed. Swan-hoof would not have been able to carry Estarfin, so it was Pelorian with me, or he walked home. I would not have the latter. 

Danel wants to reassure the Hobbit villagers they have nothing to fear from her and her friends. Parnard escorts her, and fortunately is on fine form with his persuasive words when they encounter Assistant Shirriff, Tolbold Tatersfield. The Hobbit claims he has several armed Bounders hidden nearby, with their arrows trained on the elves. They are looking for the blood covered Dark Rider who left a pile of bodies for them to tidy up. But Tolbold also tells them the Brigands steal their food and laundry. Any help on that front will be appreciated. 

They had planned to hunt for boar or deer that day. There would be a need for food that would last until midsummer at the least. A boar hunt? That was before they came across a small surprise on the edge of the Halfling's lands. 

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