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some may imagine a noble quest is at hand
a quest to reclaim a homeland
and slay a dragon
I myself suspect a more prosaic motive
attempted burglary or something of that illness
You've found a way in
You seek that what would bestow upon you the right to rule
the king's jewel
The Arkenstone
it is precious to you beyond measure
I understand that
There are gems in the mountain that I too desire
White gems of pure starlight
I offer you my help
I'm listening
I will let you go
if you but return what is mine
A favor for a favor
have my word
One king to another
I would not trust Thranduil
the great king
to honour his word
should the end of all days be upon us
You!
You lack all honour
I've seen how you treat your friends
we came to you once
starving, homeless, seeking your help
but you turned your back
You turned away from the suffering of my people
And the inferno that destroyed us
Imrid amrad ursul! (Die a death of flames)
Do not talk to me of dragon fire
I know its wrath and ruin
I have faced the great serpents of the north
I warned your grandfather
of what his greed would summon
but he would not listen
you are just like him
Stay here if you will and rot
a hundered years is just a mere blink in the life of an elf
I'm patient
I can wait