For me the brightness of Middle-earth in this new era will be diminished without you in it.

[He stops there, though, and is quiet for another few moments before taking a deep breath, and turning around to look at the couch where his sleeping child lay.]

But if you will allow, I would much like to speak of something would gladdens our hearts, rather than grieves them. You have only just now met my son. Do you not wish to hear more of him? With or without your crown, Ferion is your grandson.