"Well, dis is boff sad and happy news. But come, lets get to the village." With a wave of hur hand, the elf sends another ahead to annouc the arrival of their old friends. Then they start down an almosht inbisible paff through the woods. At last they come to a sunny clearing. A long table has been set in its center, laden with food . Elves scurry about at their tasks. From high above them a voice cawlls, "Greetings owld friends." The look up to see Ellendron, the elfen queen standing on her porch waving down at them. She kwickly descends a ladder made of vines and is soon standing beside them. "It is so good to see you all again. Come, sit. We will eat and you must tell us what has been happening in the outside world."

They sit at the table and begin to eat, fresh fish from the nearby riffur, fruits and berries and nuts harvested from the surrounding forest. Soon the confurstion picks up, as the two groups exchange news of their villages. Elendor sits back and wipes hur mouf with a leaf. "Sigh, so many losses since you were here last. And some happy additions." She looks about the table taking note of the missing friends and putting to memory those new ones. Then Ellendor waves her hand once more and several elves appear bearing goblets and jugs uf nectare. They pour and set a goblet in front of each one at the table. When everyone has been served, Ellendorn stands. "We shall drink a toast," she says. Everyone rises. "To old friends and new, good health and long life to all."

"And to you and your tribe," reply the others.

finaly the visit draws to an end and the furs of MCV start back to their boat. When they arrive, they settle in for the night anticipating the next stop on their voyage.
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Franci, Oreo, Caleb, Willow and Tita

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