As Aragorn watched the beautiful Elf walked away, he thought, Maybe I should try to go see Arwen tonight. There is still time to prepare a love ballad and make myself presentable before the Lady retires. It would take my mind off that Elf.
It was customary for Aragorn to compose a new song exalting the Evening Star's beauty every time they met. In fact, the Man had to kneel on one knee and sing it out loud in the gardens for all to hear, while the Lady listened on a veranda above. If Arwen thought the ballad described her perfection adequately, she would come down into the garden and meet Aragorn in person. If she did not find the song pleasing, she would stay in her chambers, preferring the company of a 'magical' parrot to the Man.