Rowan is fascinated by the stealthy elf bowmen. They negotiated from a position of strength. They honored their agreement. They made a small, but real profit from the encounter. Rowan makes a mental note to return some day and learn more from these elves. He wishes he had a gift he could give them. On an impulse, he decides.
He pulls his silvered battle axe off his warhorse and walks up to the four elves. Taking the blade in his hands, he offers it to the elves, making sure they realize the silvered quality. Rowan figures he'd never want to use it on his brother anyway.
"Tell them it is a gift, and is very useful for fighting werewolves. Tell them thank you for the escort." says Rowan to Talbin.
When they reach the staircase, Rowan dismounts. "We should camp here. We'll enter this tomorrow. Sorry Vanth, its time for these manacles again."