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| The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner | 15 Review(s) |
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| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 11/2/2005 |
| Wow! What detail Larner. I could see all of this so clearly. The section about the ratifying of the titles given to them is yet another perfect moment, and so funny too! Poor Sam - already anticipating the Shire's reaction. And Aragorn just goes ahead and does what the moment demands; the King on his knees to bring the three of them together, never mind the fact that they are in a hall way and obviously on view even if it is just to a few close servants. How many times and ways can I say how much I am enjoying this Larner? Author Reply: I don't think Aragorn is so caught up in his own dignity he can't stop to let others know what's what, after all. I think that he felt that this nonsense of not accepting the ennoblement needed to be nipped in the bud before the two of them became to troublesome about it, and to realize just how seriously the rest of the world honors them. They went on a suicide mission, and Aragorn knew it--he knew it all too well, and he feared when he saw the mountain's death throes that he'd never see them again in this life. He must wish them to know how much he honors them for that willingness, and how much the entire world feels the same. So glad you continue to enjoy it. | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 11/2/2005 |
| My goodness! The last three chapters have been posted so quickly I haven't had time to review! Darned RL keeps intruding. These chapters were so full of incredible detail - things I've always wished the Professor had written - and now I feel I've finally been allowed to find out how Aragorn set up his household. I love the face that he took so much trouble over the hobbits' rooms but never thought to request anything for himself. That is typical of the man. The small moments between Aragorn and the hobbits are so perfect and touching. There is so much love and trust between them, and it was sweet that he wanted Frodo and Sam to be the first to see his new quarters. So much to love in all of this, and I must say you write Aragorn so beautifully. I can see him, and the Citadel very clearly. Author Reply: Am so glad you feel you see the citadel better through my words. I've tried so hard to imagine how it was laid out. And I do see Aragorn as one who thinks more about the comfort of others than himself, and particularly for these four who were not made for war but who survived the most horrible of circumstances out of the need to protect others and particularly one another. And one wants to share the new circumstances with those loved best, after all. Thanks so much for the review. | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 11/2/2005 |
| The rooms are so vividly described...and inviting. I can understand, though, why the hobbits don't feel entirely at ease there. My favorite bit was the end, where Frodo finally gets to lie down and sleep, and Sam settles in to watch over him. ~TF Author Reply: So often it has been thus throughout the quest, Sam watching over Frodo's rest. And now it happens again, quietly. And this would feel such a big place for such as the Hobbits were. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 11/2/2005 |
| By far, this is my very most favorite bit in this chapter: “Your ennoblement is binding, and I add this--it was not initiated by me, but was suggested by Gwaihir the Windlord as he paused by your beds ere he and his folk returned to their aeries. And it has been ratified by my foster brothers in the name of Imladris and the Golden Wood, by Legolas representing Eryn Lasgolen and his father’s people and the whole of the sylvan Elves, by Gimli for the Dwarves of Erebor, the Iron Hills, and the Misty Mountains, by the folk of Rohan and Gondor and Arnor, and by Merry and Pippin as representatives of the Shire, as well as Gandalf for the Wizards and their masters. Once the Ents have ratified it all of the free peoples of Middle Earth will join in the recognition of your Lordship. It is no empty honor that has been given you.” “I see.” Sam looked somewhat taken aback by that. Then after Aragorn had risen to again lead the way into the hallway to the living quarters he asked, “You say Merry and Pippin recognized this for the Shire. That doesn’t mean as the whole Shire knows by now, does it?” “There’s not really been time to allow that, Sam. No, we shall allow Merry and Pippin to let that news be proclaimed in Buckland and Bywater, shall we?” Frodo laughed at Sam’s groan, and Aragorn rejoiced to hear it. This is just the epitome of all three: Aragorn, Sam and Frodo. Aragorn's earnest determination to honor his small brothers in spite of themselves; Sam thoroughly taken aback, and not at all sure that it's proper for a Gamgee to be a lord, and embarassed at the thought of them finding out at home; and Frodo, for once forgetful of his own embarassment at gratitude in his delight at seeing Sam both discomfitted and so honored! Love it! Love it! Love it! Author Reply: Yes, Aragorn, Sam, and Frodo in a nutshell! You have captured it perfectly in your summation. I would think during the stay in Minas Tirith there would be many moments such as this. And it is nice to see Frodo able to forget his own problems once in a while. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 11/2/2005 |
| Such amazing detail! I can "see" these rooms perfectly. Author Reply: Oh, am so glad there is enough detail to allow your mind's eye to begin seeing them even more clearly. And I hope the story continues to please! | |