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Any good Hobbit banquet is long. The music, dancing but mainly the eating carried on throughout the night, the Hobbits eating continuously except for pauses to refill their plates or glasses. The Elvish guests could find nothing to complain about - the Hobbit food was delicious and varied. There were pies of all sorts (though the Hobbits were eager to offer biscuits to the Elves, perhaps guessing that the rich food was not always to their palate), delicious fresh spring vegetables and even the last of the fruit stored over the winter.

Dear Friend,

I thank you for your invitation and hope my path will lead me that way ere my presence is needed elsewhere.

Unless we meet in person before this event, I wish to inform you that I have sent an Elf from Rivendell to look for you regarding an urgent matter which cannot be communicated in a letter. Her name is Lady Irulian, and she has my trust. Please extend the same trust to her.

Until we meet again, may the stars shine on your road,
Your friend,