and lordly they are, and the Riders of Rohan look almost as boys
beside them; for they are grim men of face, worn like weathered rocks
for the most part, even as Aragorn himself; and they are silent.’
     ‘But even as Aragorn they are courteous, if they break their silence.’
said Legolas. ‘And have you marked the brethren Elladan and Elrohir?
Less sombre is their gear than the others’, and they are fair and
gallant as Elven-lords; and that is not to be wondered at in the sons
of Elrond of Rivendell.’
     ‘Why have they come? Have you heard?’ asked Merry. He had now dressed,
and he flung his grey cloak about his shoulders; and the three passed
out together towards the ruined gate of the Burg.
     ‘They answered a summons, as you heard,’ said Gimli. ‘Word came to
Rivendell, they say: Aragorn has need of his kindred. Let the D?nedain
ride to him in Rohan! But whence this message came they are now in
doubt. Gandalf sent it, I would guess.’
     ‘Nay, Galadriel,’ said Legolas. ‘Did she not speak through Gandalf of
the ride of the Grey Company from the North?’
     ‘Yes, you have it,’ said Gimli. ‘The Lady of the Wood! She read many
hearts and desires. Now why did not we wish for some of our own
kinsfolk, Legolas?’