'While you are exploring, might I ask a favour of you? I recently took over the position of Reeve from my mother, Meregrot. I do not know how she ever kept up with all the requests, concerns, and troubles of Yondershire! I am up to an Elf's ears with things to do.

'If you have the time, would you bring the basket next to me to my mother? She is usually sitting by the river this time of day, and she is certain to be famished by now. Why, I think it has been at least two hours since our last meal.'

Meregrot is sitting by the river, south-east of Long Cleeve.

Rosalinda has asked you to bring a basket of food to her mother, Meregrot.

Objectives

• Talk to Meregrot North-took

Meregrot is sitting by the river, south-east of Long Cleeve.

Meregrot North-took has asked you to place the picnic basket on the blanket beside her.