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| Steward and Thain by Agape4Gondor | 5 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/3/2007 |
| Pippin the Thain. I love his devotion to Boromir - and his grief at failing to save Denethor. However, I'm sure Boromir would have been only thankful that Pippin managed to rescue Faramir - and that his brother was there for the dawn of a new world of hope. Author Reply: I like that thought, Bodkin - Faramir there for the dawn of a new world. And yes - Pip, I believe, was devoted to Boromir - else where would he have gotten the courage to pledge his fealty to the Steward??? I absolutely adore the line in ROTK about Denethor's last night alive and the horror and pity Pippin had for the Steward as he sat in lonely vigil with his 'dying' son! 'No hours so dark had Pippin known, not even in the clutches of the Uruk-hai. It was his duty to wait upon the Lord, and wait he did, forgotten it seemed, standing by the door of the unlit chamber, mastering his own fears as best he could. And as he watched, it seemed to him that Denethor grew old before his eyes, as if something had snapped in his proud will, and his stern mind was overthrown. Grief maybe had wrought it, and remorse. He saw tears on that once tearless face, more unbearable than wrath.' *sobs* - thank you, Bodkin, for your support during this tale! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/3/2007 |
| I'm glad Aragorn was there to stand by Pippin at that moment. They needed one another, and Pippin especially needed Aragorn's reassurance. Author Reply: It's funny when you write, as you probably know, Larner - but Gandalf was the one who I envisioned standing next to Pippin - but up pops Aragorn. AND it was perfect. I think. They did need one another. Aragorn was there helping to heal those hurt during the battle, especially by the Black Breath. And who needed healing too - but too concerned for Merry to ask for himself. Delightful Hobbit! Good man! AND now Pippin's real lord, as King of Arnor and Gondor. | |
| Garnet Took | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/2/2007 |
| Oh how bittersweet. Knowing that Boromir stopped talking to Pippin after the rapids is heartbreaking. Pippin must have felt the weight of the world on him as he watched Denethor sink deeper and deeper into his madness. Knowing that Faramir survived because of him at least is a small consolation. He had learned so much about looking out for those in need from Boromir. Great job. Author Reply: Garnet - was a fey time. 'No hours so dark had Pippin known, not even in the clutches of the Uruk-hai. It was his duty to wait upon the Lord, and wait he did, forgotten it seemed, standing by the door of the unlit chamber, mastering his own fears as best he could. And as he watched, it seemed to him that Denethor grew old before his eyes, as if something had snapped in his proud will, and his stern mind was overthrown. Grief maybe had wrought it, and remorse. He saw tears on that once tearless face, more unbearable than wrath.' from ROTK He did learn a lot and he taught Boromir a lot too. Blessed Hobbit, blessed man! Thank you so much for your support and your comments. Most appreciated! | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/2/2007 |
| “You saved his brother.” “That is what a Thain does, isn’t it?” *********** He grew up so much. Boromir would have been so proud of him, and Merry as well. I'm so glad that Faramir walked out of the woods of Ithilien if only so Pippin could save him and love him as he had loved his older brother. This is a beautiful story, Agape, simply beautiful. The ending is perfect. Thank you so much! Author Reply: Oh! Pearl Took - what a beautiful image of Faramir walking out of Ithilien into Pippin's life. Yes - a beautiful conclusion to this. I believe Boromir's love of Faramir was imbedded in Pippin and therefore Pip was able to love Faramir immedietely. And quickly learned to respect him! Thank you for the comment about the ending. As I said in my AN - it was time. Boromir could share no more.... Sadly. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/2/2007 |
| You wrote a beautiful story, and a beautiful tribute to Boromir. Thank you for sharing it with us. Author Reply: Thank you - sometimes a story HAS to be written. I was grateful I was given the opportunity to write this. Blessings! | |