A birthday request for Bergil and Beregond.

The Steward's Standard

"But why is it white?" Young Bergil was eager to know and Beregond had tried to explain.

"Well, at night a captain flies the white flag to rally his men in battle, show them the way. For in the dark ‘tis all too easy to go astray."

But Bergil did not really understand. Not until later, in sunlit Emyn Arnen, as the banners unfurled above the Prince’s House for the first time. Then he sang his lord and lady home and cheered himself hoarse as the Captain of the White Company came marching past at the head of his men.