Other Worlds Than These

[Earniel]

Indigo heard the commotion and immediately guessed that it must be about his new two friends. He poked his head around the door (to make sure he could pull it back again quickly if Mistress Rosian and her employee had failed to impress the twins with the usefulness of clothing.)

However, he found Lur and Lantura neatly dressed and looking sufficiently pleased with their new clothes so that the future looked sunny and a lot more modestly covered.

"Ah, Lur, Lantura, you two look most elegant. Yes, clothes do become you very much so. I must command you, Mistress Rosian, such fine work! I am positive none could have done better. I am deeply indebted to you for your kind services, ma'm."

He made a deep bow to Mistress Rosian, which seemed to mollify the disgruntled innkeeper's wife.

"It was my pleasure, little Master," she said. "Although I do hope you will keep these two out of the neighbour's orchard!"

"What, climbing trees? When dinner's about to be served?"

"That's just what I was thinking, little Master," Mistress Rosian agreed, slightly smug.

"Have no fear, ma'm, I shall see it. If you would be so kind to begin serving dinner -and I must say it smells quite delicious! -I shall take it on me to teach my companions table manners!"

He turned to the two Perelandrians. "I take it you two will be hungry by now, I know I am. Follow me! I have arranged dinner for the three of us in my room, and if fruit trees are your usual dinner, you two are in for a surprise. Luckily for you, you have a Hobbit at hand to introduce you to the wonderous world of cooking. You wouldn't have found a better guide if you tried!"