Bard sighed in relief and smiled gratefully at Maleficent. The dwarves wouldn't be discovered and imprisoned after all. He began to steer the barge into town. 
"You might have their favour now Bargeman, but it won't last!" Alfrid hollered after Bard. "The Master's got his eye on you! You'd do well to remember that we know where you live!" 
"It's a small town, Alfrid." Bard smirked, not seeming phased by the greasy-haired man's threat. "Everyone knows where everyone lives!"

"We cannot let her go alone." Tauriel bit her lip as she glanced sideways at Legolas. Thranduil would be furious if he found out what had happened, but even more so if they left, too. "What do you want to do?" she asked, waiting to hear his answer. She would support him in whatever he chose.