Reviews (14)

Virtuella · 13 November 2008 · Chapter 4: Oaths and Farewells

This story brought it home to me just how lightly Tolkien makes of things that must have been deeply distressing to all concerned. Faramir especially, but Aragorn too, have made such deeply wounding experiences that it makes one wonder indeed how they will be able to recover.

Bodkin · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 4: Oaths and Farewells

Aragorn must have been operating on nothing but adrenaline by this point. It's just as well he went to the Black Gate on horseback - he could, perhaps, take a nap or two as he rode! I like the search for suitable apparel - and that he left wearing Boromir's cloak. It sort of pulls the past and future together.

shirebound · 22 December 2006 · Chapter 4: Oaths and Farewells

It's lovely to see Pippin so eager to swear allegiance to "Strider", and renew a vow to a King and a city so honored in his heart.

Grey Wonderer · 22 December 2006 · Chapter 4: Oaths and Farewells

I thought that it was excellent the way that you included Pippin swearing loyalty to Aragorn before the battle. Denethor did release him and it makes sense that Pippin would have repeated his oath to Aragorn. Now, poor Merry and Faramir are in for a long wait. I do hope that they find comfort in each other's company. I am looking forward to more of this lovely story which I only found tonight.

Grey Wonderer · 22 December 2006 · Chapter 3: Transforming the Ranger

It really must have been an impressive transformation indeed! All of those months of travel, the previous battle and all of his efforts in the Houses of Healing! Aragorn must have looked completely different by the time everyone was finished helping him to look the part of a King. I like the fact that Legolas wants Aragorn to show some of his Elvish heritage too.

Grey Wonderer · 22 December 2006 · Chapter 2: Tears and Comfort

You write how they must have felt as they prepared for the battle so well. None of them could have fully believed that they would win or that any of them would actually return. This is all very realistic. A very entertaining story so far.

Grey Wonderer · 22 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Merry and Pippin

Looks as if the Hobbits are enjoying their time together. I felt very sad for both of them knowing that they would be apart again. I also felt sorry for Aragorn because he is so very concerned about everyone but unable, like Faramir, to show it fully.

Grey Wonderer · 22 December 2006 · Chapter 0: A Difficult Task

This is a very good beginning. I don't blame Faramir at all for wanting the truth of things. He has a right to it after all. I am glad that Aragorn is willing to allow him this.

harrowcat · 22 December 2006 · Chapter 0: A Difficult Task

I was glad to see this re-posted and have just spent a happy time re-reading it. Oath taking scenes always make my heart skip a beat and your are very well done. Happy Christmas-tide Linda.

Larner · 22 December 2006 · Chapter 0: A Difficult Task

Didn't think at first I'd read this, but I recognize it now from the other site. Faramir has a great deal to learn of his new liege, of course.

Tigger · 25 August 2005 · Chapter 4: Oaths and Farewells

Linda...Wow!! I've only read your shorter stories before and loved them, so decided to take a gander at this one. I loved how you intertwined some of the aspects of the Movieverse w/the Bookverse. I won't be able to look at Viggo as Aragorn at the Black Gates now w/out thinking of him wearing Boromir's cloak. What a lovely idea that is. This was very, very well written and fleshed out. Very nice gap filler indeed.

harrowcat · 7 July 2005 · Chapter 4: Oaths and Farewells

I found this after reading your latest and I loved it. I loved the oath-taking scenes and, especially, Aragorn's reactions.

Kitty · 5 July 2005 · Chapter 4: Oaths and Farewells

Sorry, I had somehow overlooked this fic. Thanks for the hint! Would that all sequels were so prompt there when I want to read them ;-) Another well done fic. It is touching, but also sad, how desperatedly Faramir wants to please his King. He must have had a very hard time while his father still lived, and now he is so weak, but in charge of the City, and has to cope with his father's death, the attempt to burn him alive, the worry what will happen at the Black Gate ... Anyway, the poor guy will be in for some nice surprises once Aragorn returns to Minas Tirith. He will soon come to realise how different the King is from his father Denethor, and for this I am glad. Faramir deserves it to find acknowledgment and friendship. I look forward to more stories from you.

Dreamflower · 3 July 2005 · Chapter 4: Oaths and Farewells

What a marvelous little ficlet! I can imagine it happening just this way. Poor Merry and poor Faramir, having to stay behind, yet secure in the knowledge that the one who was leading the host was a man of courage, integrity and honor, and great love.