"The thought had occurred to me." She can't exactly imagine asking for the grace of the Valar on his behalf. Still, the suggestion seems to have improved his humor somewhat and that was success enough for her.

As they pass into the garden, she nods at the two women- both greeting and acknowledgement. How does Zelman keep servants here, she wonders. He could wish up their salaries from the castle, of course, but she wouldn't put it past him to have some other method up his sleeve. She turns back to Zelman, offering an approving smile.

"Lovely. It must be truly splendid in the spring."