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| The Road to Edoras by Dreamflower | 12 Review(s) |
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| Mîdhaer | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 9/1/2009 |
| I just found more proof that Clovis and Dago are idiots! They very clearly have the word 'traitor' tattooed on the back of both hands. Even if they did escape and find a needle artist, said needle artist would see the tattoo. Perhaps the needle artist might realize that the word 'traitor' is there for a reason. I'm surprised none of your characters realized that. ~Mîdhaer Author Reply: They are idiots, really. I expect Dago figured he could either find a dishonest needle artist or an illiterate one, but really, he doesn't think ahead very well. Remember how he got caught in the first place, trying to pass himself off as Sam's father? And then answering to his own name the first time he heard it? Of course, I'm sure Legolas knew what would happen, but he thought it better to allow them the illusion of escape, in order to teach them just how impossible it really was. | |
| GamgeeFest | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 11/19/2005 |
| Freddy's softening up on the prisoners a bit, or at least, Clodio and Cado. Now that he's given up his taste for revenge, he is able to see with more sympathy than before. Stern words from Legolas. It won't do much to change their minds, but at least they won't underestimate Legolas and Gimli's involvement in the embassy again. Author Reply: Yes, well, at least to the ones who *didn't* try to escape, anyway. I think that Clovis and Dago have also learned to fear Elves, as well. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 11/16/2005 |
| Love how they have been allowed to taste fully of their folly. And they have more knowledge now of the manner in which the Travellers are seen by others. I'm with the ones who are going, "Yea, Legolas!" Author Reply: Yes, there's nothing like getting all smug, and thinking you've gotten away with something, and then having the rug pulled out from under you to make you realize your folly. As to whether this will teach them anything other than fear of Elves is more problematical. It's always fun to have the other members of the Fellowship set folks straight about the hobbits, isn't it? *grin* | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 11/15/2005 |
| Ahhh, that was fun! Dago and Clovis obviously have underestimated our dear Legolas very badly. Maybe they should've listened better to the introductions at the ball to understand this kind, handsome, tree loving creature is a formidable warrior! Truly, I *loved* how he dealt with them! Freddy, on the other hand, is a very kind and caring hobbit. It was nice to tell Cado and Clodio what had happened, instead of let them sit and worry. But now you have done it - I begin to feel sorry for Clodio, although I never liked him. I hope he will not sink too deep in melancholy and depressions. I suppose this is where the future fate of the four prisoners is starting to drift apart. Cado shows at least a bit common sense, and Clodio is obviously already hard punished with the banishment. But Clovis and Dago did not only try to escape, but with very disgusting plans, too, and I think they will rue it in the future! I look forward to more! Author Reply: They simply didn't understand anything about it. Not only about Elven abilities, but about a warrior's code, which meant that even though he and Gimli are seemingly just "along for the ride" with this group, they still would feel responsible and take action when necessary. Those two haven't a clue, and not much hope of getting a real one, though at least as far as Legolas is concerned their eyes are opened. Freddy is kind and caring--he's still not going to become pals with the two all of a sudden, but I think he's begun to realize that the custom of not speaking to the banished doesn't work when you have to travel along with them. Don't feel too sorry for Clodio. He has brought this on himself. And if I ever get around to writing another story I have in mind about him, I don't think there will be any chance of your feeling sorry for him. Yes, they are beginning to drift apart, as you say. I have some idea of where it's going now, and I hope you will like what's coming up. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 11/15/2005 |
| I do so love Freddy and his kindness toward everyone now matter how little they've earned it. He is a charming character in your stories and I always look forward to his appearances. Legolas should never be underestimated! A good lesson for everyone. It seems that the elf is cropping up in all sort of Hobbit tales lately and I am enjoying him more all of the time. He was wonderful in this chapter. Author Reply: I'm so glad you love Freddy. He is kind; he seems to share that trait with Pippin, being willing to give people the benefit of a doubt. There is just *something* about having Legolas interact with the hobbits. In the books, he doesn't get a lot to do, other than spar with Gimli, as far as interacting with the other members of the Fellowship. But he was one of the Three Hunters, and one of the five left at the end. So I think he would have had a special bond with Merry and Pippin, just as Aragorn and Gimli did. And at this point, it's not long after the Quest--he's still getting to know hobbits and their ways. He's learned here that not all hobbits are as nice as his. I'm sure that he knew that anyway, since he's been around so long, but it's quite different from just knowing it, to having to be in such close proximity with unpleasant creatures like Dago and Clovis. It has to sort of offend his sensibilities that Clovis is related to Pippin. | |
| PIppinfan1988 | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 11/14/2005 |
| Ahhhh! I came home from work and found this on my alerts. :-D Clovis kills me--he and Bracegirdle are going to get three times the punishment they would have initially got--lol, that is, if they survive Legolas! I'm really crossing my fingers that Cado and Clodio are turning over a new leaf. I'm getting the feeling though, that Clodio may not make it all the way to Minas Tirith. What a waste; the tales of their lives will probably end sadly. Thank you for updating! I loved it--as usual. :-) Pippinfan Author Reply: Yes, Clovis and Dago are going to find themselves being much more uncomfortable for the rest of the trip, LOL! We shall see what we shall see, regarding Cado and his father. | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 11/14/2005 |
| First lesson Clovis and Dago should have learned is 'Never underestimate an Elf!' Legolas may be very graceful, he sings and he loves trees and the beauties of nature, but he IS a warrior. Tracking a couple of hobbits was never going to tax him unduly and overhearing their comments about Pippin just made him angry. I wouldn't want to annoy Legolas. I am worried about poor old Clodio - he seems to have been completely out of his depth and now he is sinking into depression. I hope nothing bad happens to him, and Cado is definitely developing a bit of hobbit-sense. Better late than never, I suppose. Have been waiting for this update and whooped when I saw it. Great chapter, as usual. Author Reply: I wouldn't want to annoy Legolas. No, I wouldn't either. The thing is, Clovis and Dago didn't even go so far as to *underestimate* Legolas. They were discounting him and Gimli as well, because they were not *officially* guards. It speaks to their mentality, that it did not occur to them someone who wasn't getting paid to keep watch on them would do so anyway. As far as they were concerned, Legolas and Gimli were just along for the ride. Of course, that also shows what kind of blinkers they wear--they are only observant of what seems to suit their fancy. Clodio is definitely depressed. He was a relatively big fish in the Shire, though not as big as he wanted to be, and suddenly it was all taken away from him. And though he was not the best husband in the world--I can imagine he was both domineering and patronizing to his wife--he was nevertheless fond of Beryl, and her lack of support rather threw him. Add to this the fact that he has now got to realize what an unpleasant and obnoxious person his oldest son is--because in the Shire he never really had to put up with Clovis--his whole world has come crashing down. And now, he's in a world far too large for him and headed to an unknown fate meted out by a powerful but unknown (to him) king. Yeah, I'd say he's depressed. Cado's never had any reason before to exercise any hobbit-sense. So it's a bit flabby and unused. But it's there, and if he can just keep it up, his hobbit-sense might develop a bit of muscle. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 11/14/2005 |
| Aw this is great Dreamflower. And I really enjoyed seeing Legolas in this mood. You can always sense how the Fellowship feel about each other but it isn't put into words like this very often. The nearest that comes to mind is Pippin as 'King's Messenger' to the ruffians in the Shire. Author Reply: Oh, that's one of my very most favorite quotes from the Scouring of the Shire! But yes, I do love it when the rest of the Fellowship stands up and demands respect for their friends! I enjoy Legolas in this mood as long as it's not *me* he's mad at,LOL! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 11/14/2005 |
| Freddy is observant and intelligent - and although he is inclined to go with the non-person treatment of Cado and his father, he has noted that they are not Clovis and Dago. Which sounds obvious, but I mean he has noticed Clodio is failing and that Cado has the traces of a brain and conscience - and some kindness in him that a better family would have developed. I hope he continues to observe - and makes his findings public at the right time! But Clovis and Dago have learned that a tetchy elf is a scary elf. He might be pretty: he might sing to the stars and sleep in a tree - but he is strong and fierce and very, very loyal to his friends. I like the elven rope. A good thing to have handy. I also love the way he is making the scuzzbuckets run - enough to tire them, enough to punish them, but not enough so he has to carry them. (Although a pleasant trip to the top of a very tall tree might be amusing. Though that could be considered a cruel and unusual punishment.) Author Reply: Freddy is observant, so he's going to be quite aware of that. But he's still more or less bound by Shire custom. Cado's got a long way to go--we'll see if he gets there. "...a tetchy elf is a scary elf." *snork* That's one way of putting it. Clovis and Dago clearly have no idea of what they were leaving out of their calculations, simply because Legolas and Gimli were not officially attached to the group as guards, they thought the two would have no interest in preventing their escape, LOL! Elven rope's right handy, as Sam could attest. At least these two are not so steeped in evil that it burns them like it did Gollum. "Scuzzbuckets"--a good word for them. Well, not that he couldn't carry them through the trees easily enough, but it being the two of them, it might have slowed him down considerably... | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 11/14/2005 |
| Whoo! Go Legolas! I am more and more fascinated with Clodio and Cado. I notice that Freddy does not address them by name. Is this part of banishment from the Shire? I *did* notice somewhere that you employ a tatoo to distinguished banished hobbits, so that they cannot sneak back in, I think. (I'm sorry to be reading out of order; I have started reading, in proper order, with the story that comes before this, but I cannot resist reading each new chapter of this one as it pops up...) Author Reply: Not naming them, and not speaking more than they must is not an *official* part of banishment, but it *is* customary. And in some ways custom, as you know, can be a stricter taskmaster than any official law or rule. The tattoo on the hand--yes, you have that right, it's so they will be identified as permanently banished, and cannot sneak back in to a part of the Shire where they are not known. Oh, I don't mind what order you read in, LOL, as long as it makes sense to you! I'm just glad you are finally having the chance to read it... | |