"In truth, I know not, save to say 'peaceful', at least at the nonce," Maebhrin replied. "Though perhaps, we are close enough to where some of those things are produced, so that they are not as dear as they should be."

Though, to Mae, it didn't sound right, to judge by the look on her face.

"I simply do not know. Still, until something foul shows itself...I feel to judge rashly would be wrong. So I shall wait, and see, I suppose."