'From Landroval's description, it sounds as if the army encamped in the Brown Lands is a large one. We should see what we can do about it. To the Brown Lands!'1/1
1 Speak toBingo Boffin (Show dialog)
'I have learned something about the Rohirrim already, Player. It seems they will not believe in a danger until it is almost upon them! The men here know of the enemy encamped in the Brown Lands, but do they send word to the men back in Stangard? It seems not!
'I am put a little more at ease by the strong walls of Etheburg, but if the army is as large as Landroval said, they may not be enough. Still, at least the men of Stangard will have some warning if anything does happen. After all, Etheburg lies between the army and the outpost we just left... at least for now!
'I cannot help it, Player. I am still nervous! I think you should take the fight to the foes that gather in the Brown Lands! I will stay here and speak to the Rohirrim. Perhaps one of them will give me a message I can bring to Stangard to convince them of the danger.'1/1
'The Easterling force has been defeated, and the Khundolar in the Brown Lands wait for word of victory that will never come. I am glad that Stangard still stands, but even more than that: I am glad that the men here have been put in their place. They will no longer sneer at the line of Beorn!
'Do not spread this around, but it seems to me that perhaps Sabert has replaced his feelings of disgust with some other feelings entirely. I do not know which I find more irritating, Player, but I think I liked it better when he feared my people, and was not intent on impressing me!
'I thank you for your help, Player, and I bid you and Bingo good fortune on your journey! I will return to Grimbeorn in the Vales of Anduin with news of the Easterling presence in the Brown Lands. I may have more work to do on that score. I look forward to it!'1/1
8 Speak toBingo Boffin (Show dialog)
'We did it! Stangard is safe, and I think we also taught the men here a valuable lesson about respect! Perhaps the next time well-meaning strangers come to them with warnings, they will sit up and take notice, or at the least remain polite!
'I need to come up with some titles for this chapter of my book. Perhaps 'A Lesson in Friendship?' 'A Time for Trust?' 'Evil from the East?' 'Dishes and Division?'
'This is not easy, Player. If you have any suggestions, I am certainly all ears! We also need to decide where to go next, but I have not yet decided. There are a few possibilities, but I want to ensure we make the right choice, and do not rush into our next course without weighing all of our options. Do you know what I mean?'
Next week: 'Bingo's Burden' (Recommended Level: 78)1/1
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