The note was written in the same script, and what looked to be the same ink, as the previous one.<br/><br/>"Umi,<br/><br/>Doubtless your heart is heavy with grief as you read this, but know that it is not my doing.  Orcs came upon the village just before dawn.  Though they fought valiantly, the elves were killed to a man.  Your father lies in the leftmost grave.  I did what respect I could for the bodies, and set the orc corpses to the fire.<br/><br/>Take heart, for your mother and sisters still live, and are in my care.  Do not think that I am a cruel master; I intend to treat you kindly in my service.  However, if I must force you, my kindness will be short.<br/><br/>I await you in the town of Havilor to the west."