And now a hobbit interlude that is better than lembas . . .

[lavendertook]

Saffron and I do seem to have the knack of this riding business now. She's been taking us on a southwesterly route; I've seen no trace of Elf or Elven habitations as we've made our way through the wilds of Eldamar, but the birdsong has been a true delight.
Bingo's tale continues here . . .