The Hunt of Erestor

In the early hours of the morning one could spot a rumpled and ink-stained figure hurrying through the courtyards of the Last Homely House.

Though unusual for any elven kind, this behavior was perhaps less out-of-the-ordinary to a native of Rivendell.

Gentle reader, you must see that this first figure was not hurrying, per se, but hastening with the fear of prey hunted by a predator.

For indeed, sneaking sneakily behind the harassed elf were two figures who wore mischievous grins and sly expressions – a most fateful combination.

And so, dear reader, I come to a conclusion, for there is simply no other explanation:
The Sons of Elrond were hunting Chief Advisor Erestor.