'I can sense my men's trust of the Southrons has already begun to splinter. After such a brazen attack, I must confess that I, too, share some of their apprehension towards the prisoners.

'If we truly think ourselves the better Men, we cannot give in to fear so easily. The prisoners themselves have done nothing to suggest that they harbour the desire to break free, and they have heeded our commands without question.

'I would ask for your aid in calming my men. They are uneasy, and I do not wish them to do something ill-considered - even against such an old foe of our people.

'Speak to them, and I shall do the same.'

Maendal can be found at Aelin Veren, in central North Ithilien.

You have done what you could to calm the Rangers of Ithilien at Aelin Veren and should now speak to Maendal.

Objectives

• Talk to Maendal