Apparently gifting someone mithril ore is a big deal here. I was just trying to be thoughtful cause we've had a real nice time in Rivendell and the Elves have been nothing but nice and courteous to me and the girls. So I figured I'd give them one of the rather large pieces I managed to get from the mountain earlier in the week as a thank ya.
Now I've had to try and diplomatically turn down a proposal, try to explain I ain't needing anything in return since it was a thank ya for their hospitality in the first place, turn down a horse cause I ain't sure where it'd go on the boat, and now accepted enough genuine Elven clothing and jewelry for me and the girls to wear for a month or more.
So ya know, be careful of any gifts ya try and give.