'A short while ago, as the Elves would recount it, a copse of ancient trees stood here, but it seems that strange deeds have taken place that I cannot yet explain.

'Something has happened upon the hilltop. I fear that the Company may have encountered a powerful enemy; even the smallest clue could bring disastrous news to our enemies.

'You must go and collect some of the charred remains and bring them here for me to study. You will find the charred wood lying upon the ground throughout the Burnt Tor.'