Damn!
It seems that Ereolas was telling more of the truth than I suspected he was.
It is not often that I am wrong but apparently he was telling me the truth when Mel lied about him. Little four year old Mel is so convincing. Happily, Glorfindel gave him a spanking for telling lies and trying to blackmail Ereolas. Adult Mel topped it off by turning him to a wooden doll so he couldn't cause any more mischief, but that was after kicking Binky's dog and Mel.
On the other hand - I am glad that Mel lies and blackmails so well, these are skills he will need as an adult if he ever chooses to take up spying and if he becomes an ambassador to another realm he will certainly have to be skilled in such arts. For the little brat to foll me he must be damnably good at it.
Oh well! I suppose all you ladies will get to see what is behind the wall after all. Ereolas has apologised to Binky - did it straight after I had questioned him in fact. I am sure it was damage limitation rather than being truly repentant about stealing her cake. Anyway, Legolas fell for it and asked me not to spank our youngest ion.
Only a fool denies the one they love, plus I want sex tonight!
How I hate backtracking. Who would have thought my kids could run rings around me when absolutely no one else ever can.
I am not going to lose any sleep over it and the conclusion is probably for the best anyway.