"That's a vast improvement over those oversized rags!" said Gimli to himself as he adjusted the train of his dress. He glanced over his shoulder when he heard a strange rustling noise in the corner, but saw nothing suspicious.

Behind the large wardrobe, Merry and Pippin cowered so as not to be detected by the dwarf lord whose temper was as fierce and sharp as the blade of his ax.

"Did I not tell you?" crowed Pippin when the sound of Gimli's departure left them in silence.

Merry scowled. "If the women are really men, where do the dwarf children come from?"

Pippin frowned and wondered if his cousin was ready for more truths.