little gentleman

A few weeks later Bilbo had a letter from Frodo, and his heart was still heavier after reading it.

When Frodo first arrived in Gondor, he was in a good mood. The exotic customs made him feel fresh, and the bustling human city was completely different from the peaceful Hobbiton.He heard that Gilraine did not live in the palace, but in another house, and Frodo was glad of that, and he could visit Gilraine without fear of meeting her brother.

On the second day of his arrival in Gondor, Frodo rushed to visit Jillraine.Gilraine seemed a little surprised, and she blamed Frodo for going to her without warning.Frodo was even more surprised. He did not expect that the letters he sent at the post station twice before and after were lost.As Gilraine had other appointments that day, Frodo left early, and Gilraine promised to return in a day or two.

Afterwards, Jillraine never showed up.Every day Frodo waited, and every night he made up a reason for her to comfort himself.It wasn't until the third week that Gilraine finally appeared, but she was in a bad mood, as if she didn't want to see Frodo at all.She said her brother knew that Frodo was in Gondor, but that Aragorn had important guests to attend to--he was too busy courting Thorin's sister, Princess Dis--to attend to some unimportant things. chores, or meeting insignificant people.Jillraine left without sitting for long, without even finishing a cup of tea.After sending her away, Frodo decided to break with her, a decision that pained him, and he could not understand why Gilraine should have favored him in the first place if she didn't like him?

Bilbo couldn't help sneering: What a kind and lovely princess!At the beginning, the deep friendship with Frodo was probably just to have a bumpkin for her to laugh at. Unfortunately, the kind Frodo never thought of this.

During the days when Frodo and Sam traveled to Gondor, Bilbo deeply realized the disadvantages of Sam's absence. He had to go out to get the letter by himself, and he also had to deal with Merry and Pippin who came to eat.

Bilbo opened a letter: "It's from Rosso."

"What is that guy still writing letters for? To show off his victory?" Meli felt goose bumps when he thought of Rosso.

"He invited you and me to visit," said Bilbo, raising his eyelids to Merry, "and there are a few lines in Little Rose's handwriting after that, saying she is looking forward to our visit very much."

"It's a good thing Sam isn't here!" Mei Li still felt guilty, although what happened to Xiao Mei was not his fault.

"May I go, too?" Pippin opened his eyes wide and looked very good.

"You can't! You just stay here!" Bilbo snapped.

"Oh, please, Bilbo!" pleaded Merry for his friend. "Pippin and I were never apart!"

"He must learn to walk by himself, Merry," said Bilbo, "or the next time a Prince of Rohan comes, he will be the one to be sad!"

"Perhaps it is Merry who is sad!" Pippin was not convinced.

"Whoever you are, you don't have your share this time, Pippin. You have to watch over Bag End for me, and don't starve yourself to death. If you're good enough, I'll make you your favorite vanilla cake when you come back. ' said Bilbo.

Bilbo and Merry simply packed up and set out on the road, and they drove to the dark forest in the stagecoach.Along the way, Bilbo couldn't help being a little happy: he could see Legolas again, and although it was only as a friend, it was always a pleasure to see the charming elf prince again.

The Rosso couple live in the outskirts of the dark forest. Their family has a beautiful house and a garden. Rosso takes care of the flowers and plants himself, and trims the garden very elegantly. He also raises some bees, which can be eaten every flowering season. Serve with fresh honey.

When Bilbo and his carriage arrived, Rosso and Missy went out to meet them.

"Welcome, dear Bilbo! And you, dear Cousin Merry!" Rosso showed great enthusiasm, "You must want to rest at once after a long journey. We have already prepared two guest rooms, both of which are small. Mei prepared it herself."

"I'll take you upstairs, please treat this place as your own home!" Xiaomei said kindly.

The guest room of the Rosso family is small and comfortable, with all kinds of functions, showing the affluence of this family's life.

After settling down, Rosso led the two to visit the garden. He specifically told the value and ornamental or practicality of each plant, some of which were planted according to King Thranduil's suggestion, but King Thranduil himself Never set foot in Rosso's house.During the process of explaining, Rosso kept gesturing to Merry with his eyes. He wanted Merry to understand how stupid it was to refuse his marriage proposal.

Bilbo soon discovered that Rosso spent a lot of time in the garden and the dark forest every day, and there was also little Rose behind it. She tried to encourage her husband to stay outdoors or go to the forest to listen to orders, so that he would spend less time at home. Much more, she can enjoy a quiet life.

That afternoon, Merry came running suddenly and called Bilbo, "Bilbo! Bilbo! Come and see, something terrible is going on outside!"

Bilbo hurried downstairs and saw the garden from the window: "It turned out that King Thranduil was passing by on horseback. I thought a pig ran into the garden! It's a shame that Xiaomei stood outside in such a strong wind." Fair enough!"

"It's not King Thranduil," said Merry, realizing that Bilbo had made a mistake. "It's Prince Legolas!"

Bilbo exclaimed, "My God! What a sudden!" He tousled his hair twice to mess up his curls, and hurried out.

"Legolas!" cried Bilbo.

Legolas was also taken aback when he saw Bilbo running from a distance, and immediately got off his horse: "Bilbo, why are you here?"

"I'm here to visit Roseau and Little Mei," said Bilbo, with his hair disheveled, "how are you?"

"I'm fine, I didn't expect to see my old friend again!" Legolas smiled.

Rosso complimented without losing the opportunity: "I was about to introduce Bilbo and Merry to the great King Thranduil, but I haven't had the chance yet."

"Then take them to their father, and I will tell him." Legolas said, leaping on his horse gracefully. "We will meet again soon, Bilbo."

"My pleasure." Bilbo smiled and bowed.

The next day, Rosso obtained permission to take the two relatives to King Thranduil's palace.

Bilbo and Merry whispered softly in the car.

"It's unbelievable that we're going to the palace of the Elven King!" Meili sighed softly.

"Yes, we're about to see that outrageous throne," said Bilbo sarcastically.

King Thranduil's palace was built deep in the dense forest. The main part of the building is suspended above the ground, supported by thick trees, with a unique and magical shape.

Walking into the main hall, the group saw Thranduil sitting upright on the throne, his whole body seemed to be glowing.

"My God! He's so beautiful!" Merry couldn't help saying out loud.

Bilbo made a silent gesture, but he couldn't help but be touched by the beauty of King Thranduil.

"He was the most beautiful man I ever saw, I mean," said Bilbo in a voice only a hobbit could hear.

Thranduil stood up gracefully and proudly, and after greeting the guests one by one, he invited everyone to have a meal together.

Elves' food is as delicate and sweet as they appear, but without being overly complex and sweet and delicious.The hobbits, who have always been picky about food, also ate with relish, but the tables and chairs were too high, which made it very inconvenient for them.

Thranduil asked in his clear and pleasant voice: "Mr. Baggins, I heard that you have four hobbits who have just grown up in your family."

"The youngest one is underage," said Bilbo.

"Then, do these four young men have decent careers or superb craftsmanship?" Thranduil closed his eyes half-closed, looking charming and lazy, yet dignified.

"One was a skilled gardener, the best gardener in all Hobbiton," said Bilbo.

"Why haven't you learned all of them?" Thranduil frowned slightly, "Young people don't have the ability to be independent, they can't stay at home forever!" Then he asked: "Have they received an orthodox education? "

"No, not a single one." Bilbo was not ashamed. Hobbits educated their children differently, and there were educational establishments in Hobbiton called "Community Schools" or "Tribal Colleges" for Hobbit children. They provide compulsory education, and generations of hobbits have been brought up in this way.

"There is none!" King Thranduil was very surprised. "How can young boys not receive formal education? If a young man wants to be accepted by the upper class, he must have a good educational background."

"We hobbits never go into high society," said Bilbo, "nor do we expect to."

"Incomprehensible people!" Thranduil shook his head.

After lunch, the group returned to Rosso's house, where they were invited to have dinner in the palace three days later.

Unexpectedly, Rosso brought back amazing news the next day: King Thranduil wanted them to go to the palace immediately, and several important guests had just arrived in Mirkwood and wanted to see them.

"Mr. Thorin, and his brother Dain, and several other noble dwarves!" Lothor was out of breath. "Go, dear! Go, Bilbo and Cousin Merry!"

Xiao Mei said calmly, "Don't worry, dear, the carriage will be ready soon."

Merry grew uncomfortable at Thorin's name, and Bilbo looked even more disgusted.

"That nasty Thorin! What is he doing here?" said Bilbo angrily.

"It's not for me anyway!" Meili spread her hands.

After a while, the four of them got into the carriage and rushed to the palace.