And meanwhile off Eastward the Elven King
Had letters to send about various things.
The green-eyed lady with night-dark hair
Had a gift for Clip so she volunteered.

She traveled west on the Great Road East,
Her spirits light, fearing man nor beast.
She came to Bree, a busy town,
A friendly place of wide renown.

And there she stayed at a friendly inn,
With a friendly innkeep name of Barliman.
She wrote a letter, and sealed her gift,
And Barliman promised 'twould soon be shipped.