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| The Road to Edoras by Dreamflower | 15 Review(s) |
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| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/25/2007 |
| (Danulf gave him a smile; it was the first smile the Man had ever actually directed his way, and Cado felt the knot unravel just a little. Maybe this year would not be so dreadful as he feared.) I like Danulf and I like the justice of the Eomer and his people far better than that of the Hobbits. It is sad to think of Cado who seems to be regretting his actions and willing to reform not being able to go home again once he has learned his lesson. For some reason I thought of the young men who fled the war and went to Canada and all of the years that they couldn't come home. I wonder if the hobbits might change their system in the future and then Cado might be permitted to come home again? This was an excellent chapter. I think Clovis got exactly what he deserves. | |
| PIppinfan1988 | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/13/2007 |
| *Very* good!! Eomer was indeed just and fair. Still, I'd like to see what happens to these scamps in six months time; as to what sort of disposition each one is in. I have no doubt that Clovis will end up a bitter, if not dead, hobbit after he is set free. Cado's story could be interesting...*hint, hint*! PF Author Reply: Well it's hard to say how Clovis will end up, though your scenario is a very possible one. As to Cado, I do have some plans for him. *grin* | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/13/2007 |
| i am spamming you. dreadful hot spots. Maybe I should even have said I thought it might be a heart-breaking moment when Clodio has to say goodbye to his sons. Author Reply: Spam away! I don't mind. I spent most of today deliberately *making* a hot spot. (Which is to say, I brought out a lot of stuff that needs to go into our glass-doored bookcase, and piled it on the dining room table, as an incentive to my DH to move a chair that is in the way of said bookcase...) I think that there could be quite a bit of angst in that moment, yes, I do. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/13/2007 |
| You know, I should think it's going to be hard for Clodio to say goodbye to his sons, and perhaps for Cado to say goodbye to his father, perhaps for the last time. *sigh* (why am i online? too much to do. shouldn't be online again until tomorrow. ok, bowing to the inevitable. going to go clear off some hot spots and then supervise violin practice. until later!) (and didn't you say there was a sequel to this?) (and wondering what the healer-King will make of Clodio...) (poor hobbitses, even if they did bring it on themselves) Author Reply: I think you are right. We shall see, though. (What's wrong with being online? *wink* Just set the timer--15 minutes here, 15 minutes there...I'm sure FlyLady would approve...well, almost sure...uh, well...darn! is that MY timer beeping?)8-) And yes, there is a sequel: working title "At the Court of the High King". I think he will make *something* of him--don't you? (yes, poor hobbitses...) | |
| Telpethoron | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/13/2007 |
| Eomer is a fair and just king, indeed - he took into account not only their youth, but the fact that they were acting out of 'loyalty' to their father. I think he made the right choice in using servitude as their punishment...a whole year will give both of them time to consider their actions and the consequences. Hopefully both of them will learn something from this. Well done, as always. I'm looking forward to the next chapter! Author Reply: Yes, hopefully both of them. I'm just not sure if Clovis will learn the same lessons as Cado... And I'm glad you thought Eomer was fair and just. I was so hoping he would come across that way! | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/13/2007 |
| Whew. What a subtle way of showing the contrast. A smile for Cado. A warning for his brother. Why does "This is the first day of the rest of your life" keep chiming in my brain? I am so glad that Eomer was wise and just. What happens to their father, I wonder? Or did I miss that in an earlier chapter, through reading too quickly? Happy to tell you I found the rest of the scrap of song I'd written (it would likely be only a chorus, and I've no idea of the verses, or else by itself part of a verse), thanks to your help. New chapter's coming along nicely. Author Reply: I'm glad you thought it subtle--that's just what I was trying to do. And I think I know why that saying would come to you now. They are both at the beginning of essentially a brand new life. Clodio is still "laid up". He's probably feeling a good deal better, but Mistress Poppy will probably keep him on the invalid list for a while--she knows having to go to the dungeon (which would happen if she declared him well) would probably bring on a serious relapse. He's scheduled to go on to Gondor with Dago... I'm so glad you found it! I knew it had to be in one of two places, and as it wasn't in the first, why it had to be int the second, LOL! | |
| Imhiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/13/2007 |
| A just and very wise punishment. I think it will do Cado a world of good on his way to redemption to get to know Men as fellow human beings in a family with husband, wife and children. Danulf will not exploit his position and take good care of him. And it's better to keep Clovis close at hand where he can be supervised by the kitchen staff. I'm very curious how he behaves himself - I suspect his sentence may be prolonged more than once Author Reply: Yes, it will. He will finally get to be a part of a family, and that will do him more good than anything else ever could. And you are quite right about Danulf--only Men whom Eomer could rely on to be that sort of trustworthy person would have been chosen for the mission in the first place. It's going to be interesting to see how Clovis reacts to his sentence. Unlike Cado, for whom I have future plans, I have not yet envisioned what will happen with Clovis after the other hobbits leave. | |
| elanor winterflowers | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/13/2007 |
| You know, banishment really is an awful thing, when you think of it in terms of hobbits. There are other places where Men live in the world, and Elves, but Cado and Clovis will be turned out into a world where there are no others of their kind, save for Bree, which won't be hospitable to them. Kind of gave me a shiver to think of it. They're good for a year, though, and I hope Clovis gets his eyes opened before it's up! Author Reply: Yes, that *is* the worst of it for them. They will essentially live out their lives alone. And hobbits are such social creatures. Still, we know that Bilbo was perfectly happy among the Elves for seventeen years in Rivendell, and then with only Frodo for company when he sailed. Of course, he was rather exceptional, and had a great strength of character to draw upon. We shall see whether these two are strong enough to deal with their fate. | |
| SurgicalSteel | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/13/2007 |
| That was a very just sentence for both young hobbits, as I'd expect from Eomer. It'll be interesting to see what's in store for Clodio, though. Nicely done! Author Reply: Eomer is a very wise young King, isn't he? And now Clodio and Dago must trust their fates to Elessar. *We* know how wise the High King is. But will they? | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/13/2007 |
| The trust in Éomer was well founded. His judgement was just, I’d say, and he did even consider the difference between the brothers, considering that Cado got the easier punishment. Interesting idea to send him to Danulf to work there. Well, I’m sure Danulf will not be too hard on him, if he shows further signs of remorse and a bit more sense. Clovis, on the other hand, got more time to think about his actions and behaviour. One can only hope he is using the time in the cell to ponder this, instead of only being resentful and wallowing in self-pity. I have to admit, it feels satisfying to know he has to scrub pots, as it will be a true punishment for him. I’m really curious how that will work out and trust you to tell us someday ;-) Author Reply: I think that Danulf and his family will be good for Cado. You will get a chance to see how good, at least a little... Clovis will have a lot of time to think. But considering how little he's learned from mistakes in the past, it's hard to say if he'll learn anything now. You *will* find out, eventually! | |