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| My Sword Weeps - Book Two - 'My Sword' Series by Agape4Gondor | 2 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/21/2007 |
| So this is the commotion you referred to an the HA list, eh? Yes, I can see how horse experts could easily take exception, and think you handled the problem well. I love to see Aragorn working with horses myself, of course, just as I love to see Eomer working with horses. Author Reply: Hi, Larner, Thanks for the support. It's kind of incredible - the differing thoughts that people have - someone told me horses never laid down. If they did, it was because they were sick, dying, or were having a foal. Then, I met Jane Abbott in NZ - she told me horses definitely laid down - hence, I used that in the tale. Others agreed and we kind of came up with the three hour rule. LOL But kidding aside, I think I am being won over by the Rohirrim. I am soooo wishy-washy. Don't tell the men of Gondor - But Eomund is absolutely wonderful... and Erkenbrand, though a young lord of the Mark, he is still such fun! Thanks again! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/20/2007 |
| Good characterisation of Eomund in this chapter - Tolkien mentioned his impetuous nature I think, and this story shows his impatience. Also, nice work with the horsey action. Author Reply: Thanks, Raksha, for continuing to respond. I most appreciate it. As for Eomund - here's the quote from the Appendix that I base his characterization on. 'In 2989 Théodwyn married Éomund of Eastfold, the chief Marshal of the Mark. Her son Éomer was born in 2991, and her daughter Éowyn in 2995. At that time Sauron had arisen again, and the shadow of Mordor reached out to Rohan. Orcs began to raid in the eastern regions and slay or steal horses. Others also came down from the Misty Mountains, many being great uruks in the service of Saruman, though it was long before that was suspected. Éomund's chief charge lay in the east marches; and he was a great lover of horses and hater of Orcs. If news came of a raid he would often ride against them in hot anger, unwarily and with few men. Thus it came about that he was slain in 3002; for he pursued a small band to the borders of the Emyn Muil, and was there surprised by a strong force that lay in wait in the rocks.' I love him to pieces - never had before I started writing this - but he definitely got himself killed!!! Drat... good man to have around when in need. | |