"We have been at war for millennia. Glorfindel gave his life when the city of Gondolin fell, but he had sworn to protect his lord and his lord's family. When he was rehoused - it is what we call it when those who have lost their lives are given a new body - he asked to be allowed to return to Middle-earth. To fulfill his oath. His lord was dead then. And his son had left the world. But I was there. And so he dedicated himself to my service. When I left - when I leave for the lands in the West, he will stay behind to guard my sons. That is what he was doing when he was hurt."

His eyes look misty.

"He was tired and worn. And perhaps I should not have interfered. But I couldn't let him suffer, and I could not let him go."