Burden of Guilt by Linda Hoyland
Tinselle · 31 January 2006 · Chapter 52: Pain and Compassion
Oh dear, what is Eomer yelling about now?? Great chapters, I like how Eomer finally apologises to Faramir. Nothing like a little mud to do them all good, right? : ) Good Job~
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I think it was about time that Eomer apologised !I'm pleased you are enjoying the story.Mud certainly works miracles !
Bodkin · 25 January 2006 · Chapter 52: Pain and Compassion
Eomer is squealing like a girl. (I hope Aragorn and Faramir are noting it - and that their unspoken looks will stay in Eomer's memory!) I suspect the orange salve has found its way somewhere it shouldn't. Good. He should know what Faramir is enduring - and has endured. He's quite mercurial, isn't he? Goes from fury to partisanship in a few breaths. He must be tiring to live with. I'm glad Faramir's health is picking up. I feel sorry for the servants who have to come and scoop out the mud, though. Does its magical properties affect them, or does it only work just after it's mixed?
Author's reply
Although I like Eomer,I did think he needed to experience some of the pain that Faramir has had to endure .I think he will eventually mature into a much wiser man as he is good hearted,just he needs to learn patience and wisdom. I fear the mud only works just after it is mixed.I don't envy the servants either,but at least everyone has been treated at the same time. Many thanks for your much appreciated review.
Lady Saruman · 24 January 2006 · Chapter 52: Pain and Compassion
wow, Eomer shrieks... Eomer SHRIEKS???!!! wow, i cant believe it. oh yes, i loved this story even though poor Faramir is suffering under immense pain. oh yeah , let me carry it one step further. if Lothiriel is married to Eomer, there'll be a lot to yell at. see, Faramir is Lothiriel's cousin, so she'll yell at Eomer for beating up her cousin. then, she'll yell at Faramir for beating up her husband. i felt sorry for Faramir. he suffered a lot of pain already, and now he's in pain still... well, Eomer finally admits he's wrong. i bet it was the worst moment of his life... serves him right for acting like a jerk. he screams like a girl, and everybody will now know that he's a pervert or something... lovely story!!!!! update as fast as you can!!!! though i'm busy, i still managed to read this, Lady Saruman
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I expect Eomer will get a good talking to from his wife once he returns,but maybe by the time she sees Faramir,all will be forgotten. I certainly don't think Eomer a pervert,he is just dreadfully impulsive,but he is a brave and good man at heart.He just needs to mature ! Poor Faramir has indeed suffered a great deal.
French Pony · 24 January 2006 · Chapter 52: Pain and Compassion
After they manage to extricate themselves from this affair, Aragorn should definitely consider setting up a class to teach The Elven Healing Techniques (tm) to some other healers in Gondor. They seem to work rather well, and it is not fair either to Aragorn or Faramir that Aragorn is the only one who can administer this treatment to Faramir. It's causing him a great deal of emotional distress, which can't possibly be conducive to good results for Faramir, delicate flower that he is. He expected Faramir to berate him soundly. Not in a million years, Aragorn. Surely he can't be that blind to his friend's personality. And Éomer crawls back with his tail between his legs. Good to see someone taking the blame who actually deserves it. Éomer overreacted in a big way to that letter, and he's very lucky that Aragorn is willing to forgive him. (Faramir, of course, will forgive anyone.)
Author's reply
Yes,indeed,Aragorn ought to set up some classes for the Gondorian Healers to take in Elven techniques as the poor man can't be everywhere at once. Thank you for your much appreciated review,you gave me a much needed laugh with your accurate observations of Faramir,Aragorn and Eomer
harrowcat · 24 January 2006 · Chapter 52: Pain and Compassion
Poor Faramir! And just like Eomer - has to have his nose rubbed in it to appreciate the true situation. But I have to grin at the end of the chapter and the beginning of the next! If you are too impatient and don't wait to read/hear the instructions well......
Author's reply
I feel sorry for Faramir here too.I think it is typical of Eomer not to wait for the instructions ! Many thanks for your much appreciated review.
Raksha The Demon · 24 January 2006 · Chapter 52: Pain and Compassion
For once, things are going well for our long-suffering heroes. Even King Idiot-er-Eomer is seeing the light after seeing mud and stars; though who knows what he's done at the end of the chapter. I liked the part where Aragorn massaged Faramir's shoulders. Um, does Elessar do house calls?
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and for making me smile.I will see if I can talk the King into paying you a visit,though Faramir does seem to keep the poor man rather busy !
Lady Saruman · 21 January 2006 · Chapter 51: Not in Harmony Merely
it was oh so enjoyable and i just had to read it again, and i'm leaving another review (do you still remember me????) but this time lets focus on your story. i carried it further and i concluded that Eowyn must be a lot happier now that her bro isn't so much of a jerk and can finally realize and soon come to accept the fact that he really does have a neice, and yes, she IS fathered by Faramir. i mean, she was already happy when she discovered that Elestelle would be able to nurse from her now...and Eomer could also meet Eldarion too. one miscellaneous question: i hope you dont take offense by this, but are you of age to write an R rated story? see, i'm just curious, as most teens are. yes, i'll admit to you that i turned 13 two months ago and am in the 8th grade (probably by sophomore and junior years of high school will give me mountainfuls of homework, and i'll never even sleep), and even though this story is rated R i still read it, because, well, you know how teens are: curious little mischievious creatures. and dont you dare reprimand me for not being old enough to read this or else i shall use my lord's (refer to my title above)staff and bespell you... anyways, i have to read your story again, it just made my day. ^_^ luv, Lady Saruman ^_~ p.s. PLZ ANSWER THIS QUESTION: are you of age to write an R rated story? (meaning 17/over)(plz dont take offense, plz plz plz plz plz...) i've been dying to know this ever since i read this story like, two months ago. best wishes to my new mellon, Linda Hoyland -Lady Saruman, who wishes to tell you that she is an elf...
Author's reply
Yes,I turned 18 a very long time ago,so I can both read and write R rated stories !Actually I rated this as PG13 on nother site but gave it a higher rating here as this site is stricter. I am sure Eowyn will be very happy as you will see in a future chapter!
Bodkin · 20 January 2006 · Chapter 51: Not in Harmony Merely
Phew - thank goodness. The blow to the head, combined with a liberal application of mud has helped Eomer develop a bit more sense. That will be a tremendous relief to Faramir (but they could have sold tickets to the fight to a select audience!) and Aragorn. And probably make Eowyn a good deal happier, too. He could make a point of only saving the really attractive scars though. I'm sure he could spare a few! But I'm glad things seem to be improving.
Author's reply
I've had lots of applications for tickets to the fight,how I wish I had some to sell as I'd be rich by now !I'm sure Eomer would look better without his scars,at least his wife would say so ! Many thanks for your much appreciated review.
French Pony · 20 January 2006 · Chapter 51: Not in Harmony Merely
Things are continuing to look up for Our Heroes. I'm glad that the Éomer situation has been resolved (though I kind of figured that was where it was heading) and Faramir really doesn't seem to have much in the way of emotional blocks toward healing left any more.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.Originally, I was just going to have Eomer jump in the bath and find he could use his arm again,but after all that had happened I figured he needed another knock on the head too !
Lady Saruman · 20 January 2006 · Chapter 51: Not in Harmony Merely
great chapter!!!! i'm sorry that i couldnt review 4 the earlier chapters coz skool is keeping meh up till 3 in the morning!!! anyways, i read ur "At the Rising of the Moon" story, it's soooooo funny. one thing i realized was that nobody ever seems 2 believe Aragorn when he claims himself as king. maybe because at the beginning of this story he looks lak a hobo.???? anyways, it seems as if eomer has a minor concussion and forgets his hates towards faramir and aragorn... i wish i had been there, then i could beat up eomer and thrown him in the tub so that mebbe he can take a bath (which i suspect he hasnt done in weeks) and get some sense knocked inta him. well, i guess that ends the fight, although it wouldda been funny to see eomer and aragorn coated in mud while trying to kick each other's butts. *snigger* oh yes, and ive read ur saga bout Aragorn & Faramir. loved it, though wif my deepest regrets ive not been able 2 review until today. -_- (sad face)but, i'm happie 2 say dat i might have more leisure time 2 review, and i forgot 2 add, i nearly cried wif laughter when my imagination went tooooooo far about wrestling kings. EOMER HAS A CONCUSSION, JA? i would luv to find out!!! ^_^ luv, lady saruman ps. do u plan on writing anymore stories???? cuz i love them all!!! -lady saruman ^_~
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and welcome to my stories !I'm so pleased that you enjoy them.I certainly hope to keep writing for as long as the Muse supplies me with ideas ! I think Aragorn can easily look like Strider the Ranger again and blend into the background ! Good luck with school !
Raksha The Demon · 20 January 2006 · Chapter 51: Not in Harmony Merely
I'm still waiting for the Lord of the Mark to get off his high horse and apologize to Faramir; but at least he's not trying to kill him anymore. And our heroes are coming to a moment of truth - can Aragorn complete Faramir's healing? Only time, and the next chapter, will tell. Hopefully Eomer won't get in the way.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.You are the only person kind enough to review on both sites.I hope this time round you are getting a better story !I think Eomer's head will take time to clear but it will in time !
Tinselle · 18 January 2006 · Chapter 50: Mud and Stars
This is a wonderful chapter. It seems that Eomer still has trouble keeping his mouth shut, haha. Perhaps in the end this bath will do him some good also? I certainly await the coming chapter with abundant curiosity....
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.It is to be hoped something does him some good after all his outrageous accusations! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the story.
Bodkin · 17 January 2006 · Chapter 50: Mud and Stars
The vision of Aragorn and Eomer mud-wrestling is ... rather entertaining. Not to mention Faramir stuck in the bath by the need to deal with that rather nasty injury and unable to don as much as a towel. Not that he needs to when coated in slippery goo. I hope Eomer spends some time with his head under the mud, so that the Elven cure can have a go at his mental incapacity and improve his sense and temper. A very visual chapter!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I think this scene would make a good film !I can always envisage Faramir's horrified expression.I hope too the mud will improve Eomer !
harrowcat · 17 January 2006 · Chapter 50: Mud and Stars
I grin every time I read this bit about two mighty kings mud-wrestling!
Author's reply
I'm so glad you enjoy it,a pity we can't have a film ! Many thanks for your much appreciated review.
Raksha The Demon · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 50: Mud and Stars
Hey, two kings mud-wrestling! Where can I buy tickets to see the exhibition? Eomer hit his head and saw stars? Couldn't happen to a more deserving jackass. Waiting for Rohan v. Gondor Round Two!
Author's reply
You will have to join the queue,everyone wants to see it or at least some fan art ! THanks for your much appreciated review and for making me laugh.
French Pony · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 50: Mud and Stars
Mud fight! Mud fight! This is the funniest chapter yet! A true comedy classic. Two Kings and a Steward, duking it out while covered in mud. I do wonder where Aragorn acquired the guards, though. Bob and Mack's Discount Night School of Plumbing and Guarding? What part of "keep everyone out" did they not understand? Aragorn might want to consider upping the IQ requirement for guard duty in Gondor.
Author's reply
THanks for your much appreciated review and for making me laugh. I agree that Aragorn's guards are not the brightest,but if they were,he wouldn't have all these adventures for me to write about !
Tarinsiel · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 50: Mud and Stars
Ahh, a bath! Eomer could certainly use one..haha great job on this chapter : )
Author's reply
THanks for your much appreciated review .I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it and it made you laugh.
Tarminiel · 13 January 2006 · Chapter 49: A Rudely Interrupted Bath
OOH! The suspense is killing me!!! I cannot wait for the next chapter!!! Great job, I'm really enjoying this story : ) two thumbs up!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm always thrilled when a reader is gripped by the tale !I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the story.
Lorainea · 12 January 2006 · Chapter 49: A Rudely Interrupted Bath
My goodness! This story just gets better and better.....Cant wait till the next chapter!
Author's reply
Thank you for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the story,you made my day !
Bodkin · 12 January 2006 · Chapter 49: A Rudely Interrupted Bath
Good - Eowyn has got over the first stresses of motherhood and settled into loving and feeding her baby. One hassle less! And Faramir and Aragorn are about to wallow like hippopotami in the healing bath. I'm not sure whether having a curious Eowyn would be any worse than the arrival of a sullen and resentful Eomer - but it's about time that the king of Rohan got his bad temper out of his system, so it's probably a good thing that he's there. Probably.
Author's reply
Thank you for your much appreciated review. I'm sure Aragorn and Arwen will be thrilled at one less hassle for them too ! I doubt any sparks would fly if Eowyn had arrived to see the hippopotami ( I love your image of the here)but Eomer's temper could cause problems for our heroes.
French Pony · 11 January 2006 · Chapter 49: A Rudely Interrupted Bath
A mud bath? Intriguing. I don't think I've ever had one of those before. They're supposed to be relaxing, though terribly smelly. And here's Éomer, come to play in the mud! At least, we hope that's what he's come to do. . .
Author's reply
I first introduced the mud bath at the end of "Shadow and Thought",being a spercial Elven one,it doesn't smell ! I fear playing is the last thing on Eomer's mind ! Many thanks for your much apreciated review.
French Pony · 11 January 2006 · Chapter 48: Fathers and Mothers
If only all postpartum depression could be healed like that. . . Aragorn's skills do appear to be much in demand here. It's amazing that he manages to get any king work done at all.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much apreciated review.I wish in real life that depression could be cured so easily.There must be times when Aragorn wishes that his skills were not so varied,but at least Faramir should be able to help him again now.
French Pony · 11 January 2006 · Chapter 47: Soul of Adoration
Catching up, as I've just returned from a wild jaunt. I like the interaction between Faramir and Aragorn here. It's much more relaxed than it has been for a long time, which is a relief. But Faramir still has some work to do, and that's realistic. Can't change someone's opinions overnight like that. And I love that Aragorn snores.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much apreciated review.I hope you had a nice time, I missed you ! I try to make my characters as realistic as possible.i'm pleased that you enjoyed the chapter.
Raksha The Demon · 11 January 2006 · Chapter 49: A Rudely Interrupted Bath
Our heroes are healing up nicely - well, most of them. Prescription for Aragorn - at least three nights of uninterrupted sleep and no crises involving needy Stewards or tempestuous Rohirrim. Prescription for Arwen - a weekend with Aragorn where all they do is read, play with the baby, sleep, make love, and sing. Prescription for Faramir - Chicken soup. Lots of chicken soup; maybe with lembas crackers. Prescription for Eowyn - continued relaxation. Send her down to the stables so she can curry a horse and see some foals or something equally pleasant. Prescription for Eomer - speaking of horses, it's time he stopped thinking like one's back end. Needs a slap upside the head (Eomer, not any horse). Or maybe Aragorn could lower Eomer into that elven mudbath head-first. Imrahil - Faramir and Aragorn staying out of trouble so he can go back and take care of his own princedom and spend time with his sons and grandchild(ren) and the Swan Knights of course. Good chapter!
Author's reply
This was just priceless, a story in itself !I hope our heroes read it and take your advice.I can't stop laughing ! Many thanks for your much apreciated review.
Stefania · 5 January 2006 · Chapter 33: The Comfort of Friendship
Arwen is more and more the voice of reason in this story. I'm glad to see that she only puts up with so much angst from her husband before she essentially says, "get real, bud." :) :) . Now, what's been happening with Eomer? Guess I'll find out soon. Good work, Linda. You've still got me hanging on to my seat. - Steff
Author's reply
I have grown very fond of Arwen,the more I have written about her.I see her as very sensible,wise and calm but not one to stand any nonsense. Eomer is still sulking and refusing Aragorn's help.I will return to hi later in the story.I'm glad this is keeping you interested !Many thanks for your much appreciated review.