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Tringalath is silent for a long moment, then he addresses Yingzen in Elvish: Welcome home, foster brother! You shall have your chance to speak before the Lords and Ladies of Alfheim! He then beckons the three visitors to follow, and leads the way through the narrow cave mouth into the hillside, which soon opens onto another world--the verdant and mystically beautiful realm of Alfheim!
That is a great favor, indeed, Merlin. If thou art truly the great wizard of Camelot, then thou knowest the way of the elves. We have never permitted outsiders in our realm before.... What makes thee think thou wilt change our policy?
The captain of the guards leaps down from his perch in the oak tree and steps closer, examining all three, but especially Yingzen.... He smiles and returns his arrow to its quiver. In High German: Ah, yes! I recall this fellow....our feathered foster brother has returned, eh? What aid do you seek of the elves?
Barely perceptible in the gloom on a thick bough of a nearby oak, a slender elven figure crouches, arrow nocked and drawn, and aimed at Merlin.... In High German: Who dares approach the gate to Alfheim? Thou art not elves, 'tis plain.... |
