A Dangerous Mission in Sarnúr
After several weeks of being tended by the Elves of Duillond, Tearose Underhill, feeling more like herself than ever, was beginning to get restless. She was more than a little ashamed that she had to abandon missions in Moria, but she still wanted to help the dwarves. So she traveled to Thorin’s Hall in search of adventure.
The Dwarves of the Blue Mountain were skeptical of the value of hobbits, especially female hobbits, and so they weren’t eager to discuss battle strategies with her.
She ran into one fellow by the name of Rútur, though, who seemed eager to speak with her. “You seem like you could hold your own against some of the vermin who have infested our lands and now hide in the ruins of Sarnúr, in the western mountains. I challenge you to travel there and return to me once you have defeated at least a dozen of the vile Dourhands you encounter. Once you have returned alive, I will then make sure your name is remembered by all dwarves with honor, and I will then also ask you to assist me with other matters. Do you accept my challenge, young hobbit?”
Tearose was more than a little annoyed with the attitude of most of the dwarves she had spoken to in Thorin’s Hall, but this one seemed different. He had a friendly twinkle in his eye, and that was good enough for her.
“I accept your challenge, sir, and I will defeat double what you asked me. Therefore, let it be known that two dozen Dourhands will fall at my feet by the swift arrows of my bow and the steely blade of my sword.”
And with those words, Tearose left Thorin’s Hall and rode swiftly to Orodost. The goblins feared her and Tearose ignored their screeches as she climbed the recesses of Orodost until she was outside the entrance of Sarnúr. She entered and within less than a day she had defeated many more than two dozen Dourhands. She slew other creatures in there as well, and it was several days before she returned to Rútur with the proof of her deeds. Tearose knew that she no longer should have to feel ashamed. The western parts of Middle Earth needed her skills just as much as ever, so she didn’t need to worry ever again about abandoning Moria.
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