'I wonder if you have the temerity to provoke the captain of these wild men? Perhaps, perhaps not.

'Prove it to me. Take this ox-skull, upon which I have engraved insulting signs, and place it before the tent of the Uch-lûth's captain. If he has any sense of honour, he will come forth and do battle with you.

'If you defeat him, perhaps the Ox-clan will return to their homes peaceably.'

Cuthric is hiding on the ridge above Rhuvel-cadlus.

You should return to Cuthric and tell him that you have done as he asked.

Objectives

• Talk to Cuthric