Endaewen
· 12 January 2006
· Chapter 43: A Trail to Lake Evendim
The King chuckled. 'Probably watched over them the whole night, as well, to make sure none of those scuffles and snuffles became real enough to menace them.'
Pippin's glance sharpened. 'Strider!' he said accusingly. 'You?'
The King laughed. 'It could have been,' he admitted. 'But I'm not the only Ranger who ran across hobbits astray in the wilds.' He smiled at Pippin. 'And for such a quiet, stay-at-home people as yours, I am astounded at how many young hobbits I found myself guarding, all unawares, over the years.'
Pippin shook his head in wonder. 'And we've never known...'
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I love that passage every time I read this story (I think I'm on my fourth or fifth re-read of it).
Author's reply
Goodness, would you believe that this review never hit my email box? I just now saw it!
Sorry for the belated reply. What a nice surprise to run across, on my way to the pillow!
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 999999: Note to readers: 8/15/03
Thanks, lovely lady, for the story. When I have my computer fixed AGAIN I will start adding to mine. Can't get the A: drive on this one to be recognized. Am SO tired of computer problems.
Author's reply
Replying way late to this review. And yeah, computer problems are a royal pain. Thanks!
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 96: Epilogue
Yes, the world of Men also needs educating.
Author's reply
*hugs* Can't sleep and so am answering old reviews that don't seem to have replies. Hope this finds you well!
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 95: Healed
Yes, to be warned yet not stained is a balancing act.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 94: Fireworks
At long last. It is about time that realization comes to the Shire.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 93: Another Naming Day
Lovely blessings, and a Hobbit rendition of baptism.
Author's reply
My word, didn't I answer this? What's the matter with me?
(Thanks!)
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 92: Fighting the Darkness
So, that is why they went to Gondor after Diamond and Estella died. Alas, that this had to be the reason.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 91: Naming Names
Oh, I've learned a new Sindarin name. Lovely, lovely!
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 90: Remembering Love
Blessed memories, and Frodo taking the seed cake for Pippin, and willing to take a beating for it for Pippin's sake. This has me weepy.
Author's reply
*hugs* This is the Frodo we know and love, I hope.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 89: Back in Time for Tea
Tooks on the river, quite the concept!
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 88: Wolf Trap
Excellent work. And bless Sam for making the mithril shirt available.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 87: Payment in Full
About bloody time this thought made its way through the stubborn head of the Thain, that of the Master, and that of the Mayor. Bless all three of them.
Author's reply
Did you get a reply for this review, and then it got wiped out in an update? I'm really confused as to how many reviews I'm seeing without an answer to them.
But thanks!
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 86: Bywords
Yes, that is the way of it. Tetchy, stubborn, hard-headed.... I'm certain the list goes ON and ON and ON.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 85: "All this Way for Nothing"
Between the King, his use of athelas, the Ent-draught, and Diamond, he ought to do well enough now. Love it.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 84: As Useless as Gold
Am very glad Aragorn is already on the way. And to not see Legolas as himself when he is wrathful and anxious is an interesting concept. Excellently done.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 83: All that Glitters
Where are there guardsmen missing, now. Seems our Lord King has an investigation to perfore ere he leaves.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 82: Yule Celebrations
Lovely handling of the gifts of nuts and apples, and love to see Legolas and Gimli involved in the festivities.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 81: Greeting the Thain
A good memory to have, knowing the love is there from the outside, even if we wish to think of it instead as a bargain to be struck.
Author's reply
By this time, the People of the Shire have come to know and love and appreciate their Thain. They know he will always do his best for them.
Thanks!
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 80: Bread and Breakfast
Alas, poor Legolas--his and Gimli's reputation as a pair has indeed gone before him, and he will never live it down within the Shire. And am glad they are getting Pippin to eat.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 79: Healer's Eyes
Elvish allies against overwork and self-starvation. Lovely.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 78: Sails in the Mist
The resemblance is becoming remarkable; and in this case his own work has saved his people, as Frodo's did before.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 77: Ghosts of the Past
Yes, Estella will be as much the mother to the world in her way as Rosie is.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 76: Tall Ships
Grouchy old dwarf! Lovely trip!
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 75: A Debt to Be Paid
Ah, but the Hobbits don't see the debt owed them. Bless them.
Larner
· 28 May 2005
· Chapter 74: Yuletide Preparations at the Gamgees'
So, each and all come in for healing in this story. Excellent.
Author's reply
Reading about healing can be such a comfort, I find. (((hugs)))