Alfirimbes believes the success of the Hidden Guard's errand depends on keeping the presence of Mazog a secret from the Orcs of Mirkwood.
'The success of the Hidden Guard's errand will depend, I think, upon secrecy. We must ensure that the Orcs of Mirkwood do not learn of Mazog's presence beneath the eaves, or they will surely launch an attack upon us in such number we cannot repel them.
'To the south-east are two forts from which the Orcs of Mirkwood maintain a watch over this part of the forest. Search any coffers you find at Maudhûl-ulur and Ashúrz Maufulug for Orc-communications and defeat any of the Taughâsh you find in the Mirk-eaves as you do.
'If you can return to me with any plans or messages that mention Mazog, we can determine how to proceed. If they are aware that we have brought him out of Moria, we may need to act quickly to survive.'
Taughâsh Orcs and vile goblins can be found throughout the Mirk-eaves. Coffers that may contain Orc-communications can be found inside the camps of Maudhûl-ulur and Ashúrz Maufulug, south-east of Echad Sirion.
Alfirimbes has asked you to search the Orc-fortifications in the Mirk-eaves to learn if the Orcs of Mirkwood have learned of Mazog's presence.
Alfirimbes is at Echad Sirion, the camp of the Golden Host in the Mirk-eaves, north of Maudhûl-ulur and Ashúrz-maufulug.
You have found a report addressed to Mazog in the coffer of an Orc-leader and should bring it now to Alfirimbes.
Lúth Greyhammer is making his ill feelings known as he wanders about Echad Sirion.
Alfirimbes wants you to reassure Lúth Greyhammer that the necessary steps are being taken to ensure the errand of the Hidden Guard is being conducted safely and that Mazog's captivity is not threatened.
Alfirimbes is at Echad Sirion, cautiously overseeing the defence of the camp.
Lúth Greyhammer has demanded that one member of his family be posted as sentry watching the captive Orc-leader.