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| Keeper of the Jewels by Cuthalion | 107 Review(s) |
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| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/18/2006 |
| I have been confined to a sickroom because I was too weak to move. Then confined to this house because you told me to recover and to take care of myself. But with Sam being in danger, I won’t stay behind and wait for you to save the day. You know that, do you?” “Yes,” Aragorn replied, eyeing the hobbit with deep concern, “Only too well.” Cuthalion, I like *your* Frodo! Smart, brave, sometimes very stubborn - and with a large amount of authority - even when he speaks to Aragorn. If Frodo decides to search for Sam on his own, it will be very difficult for Aragorn to stop him, if not impossible! Poor unlucky bird, indeed! I have no idea, though, about the consequences. There might be even some more misunderstandings. Please update soon :) Author Reply: If Frodo decides to search for Sam on his own, it will be very difficult for Aragorn to stop him, if not impossible! How very true... and how clever of you! *winks* And I love "my" Frodo, too - very much. He is every inch the Master of Bag End, and I like him that way. | |
| cookiefleck | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/18/2006 |
| Have been reading and enjoying your story, which is beautifully written. Sam is my favorite character and I love it when he's in danger. Thank you, and I hope that you update with new chapters frequently. :o) Author Reply: Sam is my favorite character and I love it when he's in danger. I'll do what I can, and there will probably be 4 or 5 more chapters. I'm very glad that you like this! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/18/2006 |
| Oh how exciting and tense this is. Poor Sam, I love his fighting back and taking a chunk out of his kidnapper! And his thoughts of the Gaffer were wonderful. I love the way he very quickly figured out what had happened. And that Frodo had figured it out as well--he's got a sharp mind, and he's quickly going to realize the truth of the matter. Hopefully, the Bad Guys will not figure out too quickly they have the wrong hobbit, though if they get the bandage off, they'll soon know. Poor pigeon. Not a very reliable way to send a ransom note. By the way, you left a little bit of the posting HTML at the tail end there. Author Reply: Poor pigeon. Not a very reliable way to send a ransom note. *laughs* Maybe - but this was simply bad luck, I'd say. And yes, they both carry a good head on their shoulder, those Ringbearers. It is a joy to give "my" Frodo the strength that is so often denied to him in fanfiction... and Sam calles himself a ninny, but he isn't, not at all. I'm glad that you like my tale (and sorry - that stupid HTMLstuff drives me crazy...) Cúthalion | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2006 |
| Your desciptions are beautiful, I felt I was in Gondor and that I'd seen the Shire !Poor Sam!I imagine, he was taken by mistake for Frodo? Author Reply: Only too true. None of those two men has ever seen Frodo before, and all they had was the fact that he's wearing a bandage. And all I had to do now was to get the "real" Ringbearer out of the way. I'm very glad that this works for you! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/11/2006 |
| Those descriptions of nature are really beautiful, Cuthalion. And so vivid! I like the idea of the hammock. It's like a large cradle, as you said, a cradle for adults ;-) Although Frodo's feeling of safety was a mock feeling (is this the right word?)! I was actually wondering what would have happened if those men had left with Sam through the garden - and discovered Frodo! But now Frodo is able to alert the others in no time. That's at least some advantage! And I stood there like a witless fool and watched them escape – without doing anything! he thought How should he have known? That's so typical of Frodo, to blame it all on himself. I'm looking forward to reading more! Author Reply: Thank you, dear! I must confess I was sorely tempted to let him wake up while they still tried to haul Sam in a potato sack over the wall... but this was easier. And Frodo will have more than one chance to make up for this "mistake" (that wasn't his fault at all). Cúthalion | |
| RS | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/11/2006 |
| I knew when Frodo heard those voices that something like this happened! I have a strange feeling that these thieves think that they have Frodo and I know who's behind it! Your descriptions are awesome. I can't tell you enough. I'm actually right there in the shire enjoying the "lush green hill and daffodils"; I can actually feel the uncomfortable summer heat in the White City; I can hear the united snores of Merry and Pippin and see Sam's golden hair! Truly wonderful. I love the picture of the curious hobbits and especially the wary Sam eyeing Faramir tend to the hammock and Merry and Pippin swinging in the hammock like two little kids. And what a gentle soul Faramir is. A lovely chapter! Author Reply: I have a strange feeling that these thieves think that they have Frodo and I know who's behind it! Well, that was predictable, wasn't it? *smiles* But I can promise you a few twists in this plot that may surprise you. I can actually feel the uncomfortable summer heat in the White City... Me too!The summer here in Germany is insanely hot right now. I know perfectly wekk how poor Frodo feels. If I only had a hammock! And thank you for your lovely comment - I am very happy that you like this! | |
| Ariel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/11/2006 |
| And here I had my hopes up for a third chapter. LOL! Very nicely done, as always, my friend. Author Reply: My dearest, here will be no new chapter without a first check under your skilled hands and sharp eyes! *hugs you close* Did I mention lately how glad I am that you're out there? Mona | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/11/2006 |
| Oh golly! It's exactly as I feared would happen! Poor Sam! But at least Frodo has figured it out quickly, and can rouse everyone! I did love the idea of the hammock, and the way Frodo could sleep in it so beautifully--what a thoughtful idea of Faramir's. Wonderful chapter--I hope to see more soon! Author Reply: I love the idea of the hammock, too. Jodancingtree (who inspired the story) has a huge hammock on her porch, and she loves having a nap in it from time to time. I hope she will love it, too. *smiles* And I'm glad that you enjoy this! Cúthalion | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/2/2006 |
| Hi Cuthalion, this is *very* intriguing! His right hand is bandaged? There's going to be a mix up, I'm quite sure. Poor Sam, I can imagine his embarrassment about the "blood trail" to the houses of healing! Now let's see what Mr. Frodo will have to say. Ich bin gespannt, wie's weitergeht :) Author Reply: Ich werde mir Mühe geben, damit es spannend bleibt! *lacht* Cúthalion | |
| Elemmírë | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/1/2006 |
| Oh dear! Me thinks there is going to be a case of mistaken identity leaving poor, tired Frodo to fret for the safety of his Sam! This sounds like it is going to be a very intrguing story. (p.s. loved the detail, like the clipping shears being too large for Sam's hobbit hands, etc.) Author Reply: Thank you! I'm very glad that you like it! | |