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| Evensong by Rose Sared | 9 Review(s) |
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| lindahoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/15/2005 |
| I loved the scene for Aragorn and Eldarion.I'm afraid I've only browsed this story,But i'm curious why Cirion rather than Elboron is Steward? I must come back and read more as you are a gifted storyteller. Author Reply: Lots of reasons - I am not a student of HOME and hadn't heard of Elboron before I wrote Adagio. Perhaps Faramir had more than one son and Cirion is better suited to the job than Elboron - or perhaps Elboron was too busy being Prince of Ithilien and Cirion, being second or third son, needed a job - take your pick! LOL. Thank you for your kind words anyway, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story. My primary sources are LOTR book/film canon, and I try hard with the Silm stuff, the rest is rather up for grabs. Nice to hear from you. Rose | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/13/2005 |
| Another amusing chapter. Being an admirer of the elf, I got a big kick out of his presenting Earnulf "as if he had invented him'. It was also fun to see the lighter side of Aragorn's administrative burdens. Earnulf's lamguage as he told his story about the ent reminded me of the hobbits' way of speaking. I'm looking forward to the next chapters. ~TF Author Reply: Thank you, Theresa accused me of rampant slashiness over Earnulf, I just felt that it was elfy delight in seeing something he had tended come to flower (What me, have naughty thoughts? snig) Your kind words lift my day. Rose | |
| Imrahoil | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/20/2004 |
| Ah, there you are. You had me worried, I even bothered Theresa with an e-mail, tztztz. Typical, as soon as someone is kind enough to reply regularly one takes it for granted (and sets a time limit). Well, I enjoy your stories, you enjoy the reviews you get, not exactly a square deal, but better than nothing. Who cares about RL, send it packing, dear. You don't want to create inhibitions, exhibitions or whatever else, because the story wants out and you don't let it. I'm not waiting for a reply to this one, by the way. Author Reply: You will get one anyway. I am sorry to have worried you but I am glad to say that the absconding teenagers and general work/life worries have settled into their usual state of chaos and apart from having to beat off the fourteen year old with a stick so that I can get some computer time (but Mum, it's not fair, you won't let me be on the computer all night. How come you can?) I am back to writing. (I bought the computer dear, and I pay the bills, tough.)(Whilst maintaining a Yoda-like flapping motion that drives him away.) Send me your e-mail so that I can chat privately - mine is on my bio page. Theresa is a dear isn't she. Rose | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/13/2004 |
| great chapter. Poor Earnuff to be caught up in Legolas's flightiness, as Gimli would say. Is Fangorn realy lost? Loved Earnuff's telling of the meeting with the ent. Aragorn should go to see the ents, the man needs to get out. love how Eldarion is trying to coddle his dad. looking forward to more Author Reply: Thanks, I am glad you are enjoying this story. I am sorry to be so long in replying to your kind words but RL keeps getting in the way of middle earth. Shouldn't happen to anyone I say! Next chapter this w/e I hope Rosemary | |
| Imrahoil | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/11/2004 |
| “It did ask for you by name, Sire. Several names in fact. It was the one area in which we had no difficulty understanding it. It asked for Aragorn son of Arathorn, chieftain of the Dúnedain of Arnor, Captain of the Host of the West, bearer of the Star of the North, wielder of the Sword Reforged, the Elfstone, Elessar Telcontar, King of Gondor and Arnor. I think it approved of your names, Sire.” My quote of the week and an excellent example why I dote on your stories. You just have a feel for the different races in Middle Earth AND you can convey it. “I collect them with the same facility I collect white hairs, these days, Captain. Thank you.” Bwooh, I have something in common with Aragorn son of Arathorn, chieftain ..., stooooooooooop it. Perhaps I should start fencing lessons after all. Plot, entwifes? Is it entwifes? An entwife with a ring? Well, no, I don't think it's entwifes. And don't you try to save the reputation of the librarian. The less said about librarians in Minas Tirith the better. ;-) Next chapter, please! Author Reply: Well RL is mucking me up so much at the moment that the problem could turn out to be fairies at the bottom of the garden for all the writing time I get. Bother, bother, bother - the story is pushing at the front of my head and getting squashed by lots of other things and only gets out when I cannot write at all (like when I am driving - which I seem to be doing interminably every day!) I will wrestle the rat finks to the ground yet and get back to the plot. promise Rose PS I so look forward to your reviews, thank you, lots. | |
| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/10/2004 |
| Well, there is justice after all in this world, RS, as I found this very welcome update tonight (I have been, and still am, pouting the better part of this day). Your chapters are always so descriptive, but this one also was absolutely hilarious, and boy, did I need it!! :-) First, how in the name of Arda did you ever come up with Nekkussor? Let's see...."High Lord, Beloved of the Sand-gods, Ruler of the West...Terror of the Unworthy, Protector of the Weak, Father of the Nation..." Did Eldarion get all those new names for his father...they will go well with the dozen or so he already has!!!LOL And Aragorn's response - "My good Nekkussor...you are too kind..." *falls off the chair laughing* I can just see the King's long-suffering expression... Then you get a little more serious about our King...having him stand "just breathing air that was not tainted by either exotic musk or intrigue..." and Eldarion is worried about his father..."a certain joy had left his face during the past few years, replaced by a strained weariness." Our Ranger needs a break...better yet...an adventure with his favorite elf and dwarf...perhaps some mayhem and battles and something or someone to save...I trust you'll take GOOD care of him, RS! And he's not eating either...I don't like that at all. Then back to comedy as Legolas bursts in "towing" a "shrinking" Earnulf, followed by an amused Gimli. "Look what we found out in the hallway. Hasn't he grown?...Look at those shoulders." I'm surprised Legolas did not pinch his cheeks!!! LOL I loved that whole little part, with the elf presenting Earnulf to Aragorn as "if he had invented him"..."drug in like some cat's trophy." Poor Captain...I'll bet he feels ten years old again! Now the plot thickens as Earnulf's message is revealed...Treebeard lost, and an encroaching darkness in a once healthy part of the forest. (Must confess, the appearance of Ents surprised me...this is really good stuff, RS!) So, now Aragorn is involved, Gimli is having flashbacks of his vision and believes Fangorn is definitely on their way. I do hope you will update soon before my imagination gets way out of hand! :-) Great chapter...timely, too! ;-) In reference to your reply in ch.3 about affectionate 14-year-olds...I have a 20-year-old-going-on-seven who loves to pester the daylights out of me while I'm reading stories or reviewing! However, he does NOT sit on my lap, else I'd be squashed FLAT! He is built much like your Earnulf - having been on the weight-lifting team, and still plays semi-pro football! Aren't kids fun?!!! linda Author Reply: Oh you are a tonic, I am sorry RL has been horrible - I have just come out of one of those phases (hence the long gap in updates) you have my every sympathy. I am glad I am being entertaining - trying to make this story fly has been rather like pulling teeth - mainly because I have written an awful lot about these folks and all my easy ideas have been used. If only original thought would flow like the cliche's I seem to think in (drat it) A long walk tonight clarified how to get the mob from here to there with some tension, thank goodness, and the end is sorta writing and re-writing itself constantly in the background - If only I could get the middle to move. Why do I do this writing thing anyway? For your, and my other wonderful reviewers, feedback, of course. Junkies have nothing on me. Thank you for feeding the beast Rose | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/10/2004 |
| Oh - interesting! What does one of the Ents want with Aragorn, Elessar, Strider, etc? I liked the way Legolas dragged that poor guard in! Jay Author Reply: Thank you for taking the time to write Jay - your updates are so regular I cannot think when you have the time to read - I am jealous! The next bit is getting there I think. Rose | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/10/2004 |
| Lots of nice details in this one. I like the way that Aragorn warns Eldarion to keep his composture and then how Eldarion worries about his father. He is shocked! shocked I tell you! that anyone would think he is babying Aragorn. Legolas's pride in Earnulf was also great to read about. I was surprised about the Ent. I hadn't expected that. Author Reply: So glad I was able to be unpredictable - it is so hard when you have nutted out an idea in pain and torment ( well, with some difficulty anyway -G-)to see it as either surprising or good. I try to post before I have got to the 'this is complete rubbish, why do I even try' stage and delete the lot. Thanks for your loyal reviews Rose | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/10/2004 |
| I loved this chapter. I like your Aragorn - and Eldarion. So cute to see him looking after his father and conspiring with Cirion to ease the pressure on the king. Legolas is so . . . . sweet - 'gazing at the horseman as if he was a mid-winter gift', full of the 'flightiness of elves'. I relished the embarrassment of the poor young captain of the Rohirrim as Aragorn had to tease out his reason for visiting - and what a reason it was! An unexpected visit from an Ent! And Treebeard lost. It certainly sounds as if the adventure is gearing up to be exciting (and painful, of course - but, hey, what do we expect.) I am really looking forward to the next instalment. Author Reply: Pain, oh yes, there will be pain - evil laugh. The trouble is I get to like all my versions of these characters that I have trouble getting to the meaty stuff, mind you, not that much trouble. Rubs hands. heh. Thanks for your time - I so appreciate the review. Rose | |