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The Ties that Bind.  by Linda Hoyland 4 Review(s)
FimbrethilReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/2/2025
My son's a good boy but he can be over zealous at times in his desire to uphold military discipline. Ridiculous, though, to have my best captain locked up when he should be out defending Gondor! Now unlock the cell at once and release my captain."

LOL. That description of Denethor. Especially because that overzealousness in this case springs from hatred of Thorongil.

"Valar be praised that your man told me what had happened tonight."
"My man?" Thorongil could still hardly believe this sudden and unexpected change of fortune.
"Yes, Finarfin, I think the fellow's name was. He came to me when I was taking my usual stroll by the White Tree before retiring for the night and said you had been arrested for playing dice when in fact you were ordering your men not to play. The fellow looked half scared out of his wits, but I assured him he would not be punished so long as he was not caught gambling again.”

Wow. Firstly that Ecthelion would say “Valar be praised.” Would Denethor? Secondly, good job Finarfin.

Just then Finarfin appeared. He started when he saw Thorongil and made as if to leave. Thorongil ordered him to remain.
"That was a very brave thing you did yesterday, going to the Steward," said Thorongil, clapping the man heartily on the shoulder.
"Well, I couldn't leave you and Edrahil in the dungeons, sir," said Finarfin. "We soldiers should stick up for one another."
"We should indeed," said Thorongil. "The ties that bind true-hearted soldiers together are like the bonds between brothers that no man can sever."

Roger that. Finarfin is the hero today!

Eirinn LeighReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/27/2015
Nice story with even a bit of a twist in there. Quite enjoyable.

Author Reply: Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed this.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/21/2014
Excellent! I am very proud of Finarfin. And Denethor's sergeant deserves a flogging for his behavior!

Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. Denethor's sergeant indeed deserves a flogging.

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/21/2014
What a wonderful story! I enjoyed this very much.

Author Reply: Thank you so much!

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