The same words I heard 50 years ago.

The Viera may begin as part of the Wood, but it is not the only end that we may choose.

Our sister has left the Wood and gone west. She wanders warrens among men who hide themselves in clothes of cold iron. Thus to me has the Wood spoken.

It is the will of the village. Viera must live always the with the Wood. So is the Green Word, and so is our law.

And you forsake them in turn?

Why do you ask? The Wood tells us where she has gone. Or...
Can you not hear her? You cannot. Your ears are dull from hearing their harsh speech, I think. Viera who have abandoned the Wood are Viera no longer. Mjrn, too, has left her embrace.

I've heard the voice of the Wood. She says Mjrn is not in the village. Jote, where has she gone?