Slipping On The Downside Of Fate

“But, why, my Lady? He glanced at the man but a few feet distant. “We leave soon. What have we to do with this war?”

“And in leaving,” she returned, “would you have these peoples stand alone against such a foe? Think! Not all will leave; what of them? What we do here and now reflects upon us. Would you have it said we were allies…or cowards?” She sighed.

Looking at the man, Haldir reconsidered. No, a noble people, they fought for the same cause today, as a thousand years ago.

“I understand, my lady.” He nodded. “We will go.”