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Off the Map's Edge: Scatha
Off the Map's Edge: Scatha
Meduseld, August 3019, T.A.
Mithrandir, finishing his account, earned much praise, for this was not a story Edoras had heard before. Then the Lady Éowyn, lifting her golden cup, said, “I too have a dragon-tale, which our people brought from the North with this treasure.” But her brother stayed her, saying, “Not all in our company would welcome the reminder. Master Gimli needs no more reason to rebuke me!”
The Lady Éowyn was ashamed, but Gimli, rising from his seat, bowed deeply. “We have no jewel in our treasury to match your sister’s courtesy!” And when her guests departed, she gave him the cup.
For the tale of Fram, the Dwarves, and Scatha's teeth, see here.