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"Worse than that, Master Dwarf."  Thanneth replied grimly.  "The Nine ride again.  He who must not be named is stirring, and we have been given a quest."  She returned her attention to Raven.  "For such a quest as ours, I believe Lord Elrond will be an invaluable aid."  She was silent for a few minutes, thinking over everything she had learned that night.  "Is there any chance that our path will lead us towards Mirkwood?"