Cailiawen stood and gave the elf a slight curtsey. She looked at Master Gallind and said,<br/><br/>"I have come here not of my free will. I was detained by your guards when I wandered within the protected lands from the north, from Rhuadur. Why I was there was to see if rumours was true which I heard at the Forsaken Inn... that evil once again marches over my homeland. I fought Hillman riffians who had sacked the last villages of free peoples there. I was wounded, and will say that after the initial welcome to the lands, you have looked after me well. Your healer tended me, and I was able to clean up. This garment I was given does not suit my position, and I have to ask, am I a captive of the elves of Rivendell, and if not, will my sword and knives be returned to me?"<br/><br/>Master Gallind nodded and considerd her words, which she had many. She also said before he could reply,<br/><br/>"I hear also that the Steward of Arnor resides here? Does he know that Rhuadur has suffered much at the hands of the darkness?"<br/><br/>She turned slightly trying to get used to the silk Elven gown she now wore, wondering if Master Galind had the mind to allow her out of her room. She lowered her eyes and curtsied to him again, changing her tone.<br/><br/>"I understand why these precautions are taken. Know that I am Dunedain and will serve the heirs of the Arthedainian crown and lineage."<br/><br/>She looked up again at Master Galind.