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| The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner | 19 Review(s) |
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| Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 4/1/2007 |
| A most creative and just sentence for Angrapain! I wonder if it will do him any good. Oh, I know the idea repulses him now, but it’s hard to resist the miracle of birth… Oddly enough, I’m a bit sorry to see the Umbarians go. There’s nothing like a good villain or two to liven up a story! Not that they all seem completely villainous…perhaps Wasnior’s seed of honor will sprout. But deception seems to be a national pastime…even among themselves and their servants. Author Reply: The Umbarians were allied with Sauron for so very long, and even when under Gondorian rule tended to resent it terribly, seeing themselves as the true heirs of Numenor, even when they chose the Dark instead of the Light to follow and serve. Agree about a good villain livening a tale, but hope you can accept a peaceful time, for Frodo and Aragorn are fighting a different war now, one they cannot fully win, this side of the Sea. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 2/23/2006 |
| Now that was some excellent justice. I will be back to read more over the weekend. Author Reply: Yes, I see Aragorn as a markedly wise judge, and one whose justice will be appropriate and unquestioned in most cases. Looking forward to hearing more from you soon. | |
| Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 11/25/2005 | |
| "Dorath looked aft at the receding view of the White City. 'I think,' he said thoughtfully, 'we came off better than we might have done.'” I doubt that Aragorn's justice will be appreciated, but at least he hasn't given Umbar an excuse to be openly hostile. Treaty or no, Umbar will need watching. ~TF Author Reply: You are right--he was well within his rights to try those found guilty of such actions within his own lands, and so they can't take too much offense--not that those from Umbar have ever needed much reason. But as you read more of my stories you'll find that Aragorn ends up dealing with the effects of agents from Umbar several times just in the first ten years of his reign. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope I can get the computers communicating to get the next chapters off my laptop onto the desktop for transfer to the site. I hate computers sometimes! | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 11/25/2005 |
| I think Minss Tirith is gald to see the people from Umbar leave. I bet Wasnior is glad to be leaving too, not a good trip for him. Even his servants were out to see what they could get. Author Reply: Yes, this trip has managed to show that those who came from Umbar are not precisely the best that country might have sent. And to find he couldn't trust his own servants must have been the icing on the already bitter cake. Thanks so much for the response. It may take a day or two to get the next chapter posted, for the computers aren't talking well together and I'm having major problems transferring files. Gads, I hate computers sometimes. | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 11/25/2005 |
| *heavy sigh* Oh dear me! How I do pity that unfortunate midwife who must abide that horrible Angrapain for such a length of time! I wouldn't change places with her for the world! Well, at least he's taken care of, and somehow I don't think it would have settled well with the amazingly merciful Frodo for even this despicable one to be executed. I don't know why it should bother anyone, but even I wouldn't have been entirely satisfied. Goodness, I don't know what punishment I would have ordered for him. This was excellently done, and you show Aragorn's mercy beautifully. God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: If Aragorn chose her, I suspect she's one who can handle even Angrapain well. It would be interesting, however, to see how things work out in the end, although this story doesn't go that far. And both Frodo and Aragorn would prefer to allow folks to attempt to redeem themselves, I think. Thanks for the response, Galadriel. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 11/25/2005 |
| The cheek of Angrapain to ask so many questions !I feel it rather unfair on the poor midwife and her patients to be lumbered with him. I don't think ARagorn will have much trouble from Umbar in future ! Author Reply: Umbar itself might not be necessarily a problem to Aragorn, but some of its citizens will continue to plague Gondor and her King over the years as you already know from The King's Commission and Lesser Ring. Thanks so much for the response. Computer problems again, so it may take a few days to get things working right for the next chapter posting. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 11/24/2005 |
| I don't blame Frodo for leaving; being questioned by sleazy Angrypain about hobbit mating practices strikes me as almost as bad as marching in disguise with orcs in Mordor. I feel rather sorry for the Arnorian midwife who will soon be afflicted with said sleaze's constant servitude for several years. Not to mention her patients - having the birth of one's child attended by a branded Degenerate - yuck. Hopefully Angrypain will keep his mouth shut and try to be useful. The Umbari delegation really did do better than they might have hoped, and got off better than they deserved! Author Reply: Angrapain will be learning about how sex affects and OUGHT to affect folks, more than he ever dreamed. And I think the midwife chosen by Aragorn will make certain he does what he's told and keeps silent and learns. Will be tough on him, though. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 11/24/2005 |
| Well - Wasnior's delegation have learnt a thing or two! And Angrapain and Belladon have the opportunity to learn a few more, which can only be a good thing. Very perceptive of Pippin to know that this is a moment when Frodo would prefer to speak to Gandalf - or an elf. An indication, in a way, that he and Merry are mature enough to deal with the problem of Frodo and his well-being. Author Reply: Yes, they have much opportunity to learn; and Wasnior now has an idea of just how formidable the new order in Gondor is, and a good deal of the mettle and sagacity of its new king. And, yes, Pippin is now behaving as an adult, with an adult's appreciation of what his cousin needs. So glad you approve. | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 11/24/2005 |
| "I think, we came off better than we might have done." Indeed! I suspect they will return home with a great respect for Gondor and her new king! Very well done. Author Reply: Yes, they have a great deal more respect than they did--although the question of whether it's respect or out and out terror might yet need to be answered! Heh! They've definitely realized the new King of Gondor is NOT to be trifled with or underestimated. Thanks for the compliment! | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 35 on 11/24/2005 |
| I can't believe that Frodo actually said that out loud! The pain he will end up suffering from admitting that out loud to a room full of people will haunt him for a long time. Of course, it will just add to all of the other things he is having to deal with. Pippin often surprises me with his perception - how he knew that Frodo wouldn't want him or anyone else right then. Eomer and Aragorn both thought that Frodo needed his cousins and Sam, but Pippin knew the truth. Interesting sentence for Angrapain, having to serve with a midwife! if I was her, I'm not sure I would want to be around him! :) But I'm sure that Aragorn knows her quite well and knows what she is capable of dealing with. It amazes me that he thought he could get away with it because he was in a different land... not that he said it exactly like that, but he couldn't believe he would receive a sentence like that because he was from a different country. This line was perfect: Dorath looked aft at the receding view of the White City. “I think,” he said thoughtfully, “we came off better than we might have done.” They did indeed! :) Author Reply: Being a painfully honest Hobbit most of the time can be a drawback, as I believe Frodo is realizing at the moment. But I think he truly felt that Angrapain needed to know just what he felt about his behavior and perversions. But he couldn't tell this to Angrapain, unfortunately, without admitting it to all, which brought back to mind all that the Ring had robbed him of. And both Merry and Pippin tended to surprise all at times with their wisdom. Pippin may be careless of the consequences of many acts, but knows his cousin well and is realizing when Frodo is hurting worst and won't easily accept comfort. Many folk convince themselves they don't have to follow the laws of the land they are visiting, unfortunately, which has led to the image of the "Ugly American" and the overwhelming tourist from any land who can't understand why things aren't done the way they are at home. As for Dorath's parting line--it just fit! Glad you appreciated it! | |