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B2MeM Challenge: Wisdom. “You look thoughtful, “I was thinking that had my father judged those miscreants, they would be all facing the gallows rather than just one,” Faramir replied. Aragorn regarded his friend quizzically. “You disapprove?” he asked. “Not at all. It gladdens my heart that you temper justice with mercy.” “They were very different cases,” Aragorn said thoughtfully. “The first, I had no hesitation in condemning that tailor to death.” “Neither would I,” said Faramir. “A man who violates a woman then kills her to silence her is lower than any wild beast.” “That was my view too,” said Aragorn. “And a wild beast can neither be tamed nor trusted, so he had to die. The other prisoners, though, I felt deserved a second chance.” “A drunken brawl can too easily lead to tragedy,” said Faramir. “That is one reason why I am careful not to partake of too much wine.” “It is not in your nature to be violent,” said Aragorn. “You become sentimental after too much wine, unlike the mason I sentenced today. I am certain he did not mean to kill, though. It seemed sheer misfortune that the man he punched fell on his own sword when he landed and died as “He was full of remorse,” said Faramir. “Which is why I sentenced him to exile in the North,” Aragorn replied. “I doubt he will overindulge in drink again. In the North, he can “I feel for them,” said Faramir. “As do I,” said Aragorn. “I have ordered that a part of the mason’s wages must go to support the victim’s family. “A wise decision,” said Faramir. “So too was your treatment of the deserter.” “The young fool!” Aragorn exclaimed. “Had he but asked, his captain would most likely have granted him leave to visit his “Your punishment was just,” said Faramir. “Hard “I was fortunate to have a very wise teacher,” said Aragorn. “One of Gandalf’s “Many that “We were fortunate to have him share his wisdom with us,” said Faramir. “Daily I try to live by it,” said Aragorn. “The Valar sent him to teach men to unite against Sauron in love and understanding.” “Alas that my father did not heed him!” said Faramir. “Even Saruman fell away from wisdom and he was one of the Istari like Gandalf,” said Aragorn. Just then a bell rang proclaiming the hour. “We are late for the noonday meal,” said Aragorn. “We must hurry. Arwen will be wondering where we are.” “No wise man keeps his lady waiting!” said Faramir and laughed.
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