'I get the impression that this Thadúr was an ancient fellow, which means that the mystery of his final words may be ancient as well. It could be that Tirith dan Forduath is an old name for a place that goes now by a new name! In fact, I am almost certain this is the case!

'If so, then you're not very far from solving this mystery, because a hobbit lives nearby who just loves the history and makeup of old words. If anyone knows what \qTirith dan Forduath\q describes, it'll be Ronald Dwale. He is an expert at languages and words.

'Ronald lives north-east of Oatbarton, just outside the village of Dwaling. If you would solve this mystery of words, you should talk to him at once!'

Stoneheight is located on the North Downs, north-east of Amon Raith. The town of Stoneheight is located atop a sloping rise north of a deserted farm-house.

Ronald Dwale has teased apart the meaning of Thadúr's final words and has told you that Tirith dan Forduath was the ancient name for a place now called Stoneheight, on the North Downs.

Objectives

• Talk to Benedric Jacklin