All That Glisters
by Lindelea
In the year King Elessar rode north, to dwell for a time by Lake Evendim, word of the Thain's treasure-hoard was heard beyond the Bounds of the Shire, and trouble followed. (From Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, II. vii: "All that glisters is not gold; / Often have you heard that told. / Many a man his life hath sold / But my outside to behold. / Gilded tombs do worms enfold.") Thanks to all who've taken the time to read and comment.
PG-13
· Complete
· Updated 16 January 2005
Characters: Aragorn, Arwen, Diamond of Long Cleeve, Elanor Gardner, Estella Bolger, Faramir Took, Ferdibrand Took, Gimli, Merry, Original Character(s), Pearl Took, Pippin, Rose Cotton, Samwise Gamgee
Chapters
- 1. Signs of Warning (1,171 words)
- 2. Old Enemies, and New (1,416 words)
- 3. Stuff and Nonsense (1,446 words)
- 4. Truth and Consequences (1,518 words)
- 5. Midnight Arrival (2,334 words)
- 6. In the Grip of Misfortune (1,438 words)
- 7. Into Darkness (1,483 words)
- 8. On the Wings of a Song (1,593 words)
- 9. Resting Places (1,588 words)
- 10. Diamonds (1,574 words)
- 11. Dawning Realisations (1,657 words)
- 12. Best Laid Plans (1,288 words)
- 13. The Hunt (1,851 words)
- 14. Fox and Hound (1,993 words)
- 15. Taut as a Bowstring (1,439 words)
- 16. The Dark before the Dawn (1,890 words)
- 17. Fighting for Breath (1,870 words)
- 18. Should I Die Before I Wake... (1,099 words)
- 19. A Matter of Business (1,642 words)
- 20. Clearing the Air (1,487 words)
- 21. Laying Uneasy Spirits to Rest (1,809 words)
- 22. Sleeping Half the Day Away (1,938 words)
- 23. To Meet Once More (1,471 words)
- 24. When in Rohan... (1,563 words)
- 25. Conversation, Polite and Otherwise (2,045 words)
- 26. In the Hands of a Healer (2,748 words)
- 27. Not So Bad, Really (1,963 words)
- 28. News to Keep (2,097 words)
- 29. Leave-taking (1,722 words)
- 30. Hidden Treasure (1,367 words)
- 31. Fighting Fire with Fire (1,674 words)
- 32. Sweet Draughts and Savoury Biscuits (2,102 words)
- 33. Fireside Conversations (1,659 words)
- 34. Food for Thought (1,234 words)
- 35. You Can Lead a Pony to Water (1,528 words)
- 36. Spilling Forth (1,589 words)
- 37. Awakenings (1,677 words)
- 38. Bed and Breakfast (1,913 words)
- 39. Of Draughts and Dreams (1,557 words)
- 40. Courage is Found... (1,502 words)
- 41. Deep in the Heart (1,723 words)
- 42. Making Progress (1,647 words)
- 43. Never Judge a Flask by its Cover (1,267 words)
- 44. Questions and Answers (1,403 words)
- 45. Something to Remember Him By (2,164 words)
- 46. Making Merry (2,318 words)
- 47. Life and Death and Somewhere Between (1,531 words)
- 48. Of Picnics and Party Games (1,175 words)
- 49. Hide and Seek (1,317 words)
- 50. Steps and Mis-steps (1,180 words)
- 51. Difficult Choices (1,444 words)
- 52. Still Waters, Running Deep (1,613 words)
- 53. Comfort and Joy (1,650 words)
- 54. All the King's Horses (2,411 words)
- 55. A Choice to Consider (1,599 words)
- 56. Considering Choices (1,607 words)
- 57. Thoughtful Conversation (1,221 words)
- 58. Picnic Breakfast (1,508 words)
- 59. Kidnapped! (1,390 words)
- 60. Over the River and Through the Wood (1,234 words)
- 61. ...And All the King's Men (2,552 words)
- 62. Waiting for the King (1,748 words)
- 63. Growing Clarity (1,903 words)
- 64. Tea, that Soother of All Ills (1,511 words)
- 65. Early Morning Cheer (1,499 words)
- 66. The Eyes of the Queen (2,611 words)
- 67. Before the Face of the King (1,997 words)
- 68. Trial by Conscience (1,150 words)
- 69. Decision Made (1,854 words)
- 70. Trial by Law (1,664 words)
- 71. Of Endings and Beginnings (1,642 words)
- 72. Epilogue (2,241 words)
- 99999. Footnotes and Cross-references (975 words)