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At the End of His Rope  by Lindelea 3 Review(s)
demeter dReviewed Chapter: 75 on 3/28/2020
Bergil had his own debt to Pippin. Pippin's actions at the Hallows, along with Bergil's father Beregond's, saved the life of Faramir. Then instead of being killed for shedding blood in the Hallows, Bereond was given a new life in service to Faramir. Bergil owes the way his own life became a good deal to Pippin's part in that whole thing. I am sure he considers that he will always be in Pippin's debt!

Author Reply: You're right about that! I hadn't thought of it in quite that way, maybe because Pippin always had lingering doubt (if he hadn't stopped to talk to Beregond, then Beregond wouldn't have left his post... he has told someone at least once that maybe he could have found Gandalf and got back to the Houses of the Dead in time to save Faramir without endangering Beregond). I wonder if Bergil will someday be the one to convince Pippin that he is not guilty in Beregond's trial and "exile". For certainly Bergil looks up to Pippin. In a manner of speaking.

Thanks. Hope this finds you well. (hug)

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 75 on 5/28/2005
Ah, but the Hobbits don't see the debt owed them. Bless them.

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 75 on 2/1/2005
Nice bit of foreshadowing. "Debts must be paid". We are starting to get to one of my favorite parts...

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