rohan

Oh sweet memories, these visions, these echoes of long past. They flicker before your eyes like rain, where each crystalline drop holds a certain image, a feeling, a sound, a smell, or everything all at once. Some come and go quick as a flash of lightning, while others linger in your view for what feels like eternity.

'Something I overheard has been troubling my mind, nésa,' Calentauriel said to her sister.

'What is it, nésa?' Eregiel asked.

'I did not intend to eavesdrop, but shortly after the Grey Company met the party of riders on the road I overheard Elrohir convey a message from his father to Elessar: The days are short. If thou art in haste, remember the Paths of the Dead.' (1)

Calentauriel sought one who had seen the wreckage of Isengard, and who would be willing to tell her of their experience. Eregiel accompanied her sister to ensure that she was not overly bothersome. Those they found who had seen Isengard in its ruined state were either occupied preparing for their return to Edoras or were taking rest before their departure. At last they found upon Éomer, Third Marshall of the Riddermark and, since the death of Prince Théodred, King Théoden's heir.