My lord, 

How your letter filled my heart with pleasure, not the least because of what you asked for. 

The thing you asked is not worth desiring in itself, but is made worthy by your request.  

You wish to see the fair face not only with your mind but also with your eyes, you said, which made me blush.   

If my heart and mind towards you might as clearly be declared as the face shall be seen, I would have offered to send you my picture before you asked for it. 

For though as the years pass, the colours may fade from the picture, and the real flesh would no longer be as fair as the picture of youth; yet I dare say that time with her swift wings shall not overtake my devotion to you.  

Thus, when you look at my picture, which is but an outward shadow, remember the heart and mind which desire that I were oftener in your presence; a desire that I know you share, dearest one. 

May the stars ever shine on your path.  Knowing we walk under the light of the same stars brings me joy. 

Written in Dol Amroth, fifth day of May, T.A. 2975. 

Finduilas daughter of Adrahil.