[ Celegorm was a courtier as much as a knight, and he dipped his sharp chin in a gracious, shallow nod. His wheat-gold hair barely rustled with the movement. ]

None; though many of us have banded together beneath her banners despite that freedom, to honour her graciousness and protection, some to advance their own causes, others as a means to protect those of the court who have little skill in arms. It happened not long ago that a number of those from the far court broached the walls, and cut their way through many to thieve a treasure of the Queen's.