I was walking through the woods with Sam, my hobbit friend whose accompanying me on this journey to destroy the ring. We recently broke off from the rest of The Fellowship because Gandalf told us we must continue alone.

While walking, we were looking for a small Inn to take a needed break. Instead, we crossed paths with someone unfamiliar...

"Hello? Do you know if there is an Inn around here?" I asked the unfamiliar face in a kind, but tired tone.