I know it well. But the song was written by those who remained behind and mourned the loss of one of the fairest and greatest among us. I do not envy the choice; to remain with one love, one must necessarily be sundered from others dear to one's heart.

[He's sharp enough to realize that she's not just talking about the story, but she'll go ahead and state it openly.]

She is well on her way. If all goes well in our fight, she will be a great queen among men, for she is betrothed to the heir to throne of Gondor.

[There's a mix of pride, approval, and sorrow there.]