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| The Ranger and the Hobbit by Cairistiona | 15 Review(s) |
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| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/12/2009 |
| I like it that these Rangers don't lose their basic goodness and will ease an enemy's pain.. I hope they catch up soon with Aragorn. Author Reply: Thank you, Linda... no, I don't see the Dunedain as ever sinking so low that they're wantonly cruel, so they would find some way, within the limits of the situation, to be merciful. They could not possibly stay with the man until his passing, not with Aragorn injured and still ahead of them, so that was the next best thing. Thanks for the review! | |
| Mirach | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/12/2009 |
| Poor duo of rangers! Denlad described the overwhelming sense of compassion very accurately! It's exactly what I felt when reading this story and awaiting the chapter when they are reunited anxiously. The handprint was very touching, they saw the tracks left by Aragorn in great pain, they could imagine him clearly clutching his fingers into the ground when the pain was unbearable, but could do nothing... it reminds me on Eärendil - another one whose heartstrings are sorely tried here, I'm sure. And with the second reading I see how Denlad deserved the arrow that he got! Telling the Southron that Aragorn killed his brother, and then leaving him an analgetic! I suppose he has never heard the word "vendetta"... Author Reply: Thank you, Mirach! Wouldn't that be hard, to be following along too far back to really be helping, yet seeing the evidence of just how badly someone needed your aid? Very much like Eärendil, watching and unable to directly help, but at least they have the comfort of knowing they at least have a chance at getting to him before it's too late. And yes, it does seem kind of cruel to just leave that guy behind, but saving the King comes before cosseting dying bad guys. Thanks for the review! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/7/2009 |
| Certainly the question of why these four were there is an important one. Now, to deal with the Took and Aragorn! Author Reply: Yes, still many loose threads to weave together! Thanks for the review, Larner! | |
| Minerva Organa | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/5/2009 |
| Hehe, I count at least three times Denlad had to force himself out of his own mind to pay attention to the task at hand...which illustrates perfectly why I could never be a Ranger...I'd daydream ten times more often and wouldn't be able to see the dangers in front of me!!! This also illustrates why I loves Denlad, though =D. And LOLs Halbarad and long hair. *grin* Author Reply: Thanks, Minerva! Yeah, I'm with you... I could never do this stuff! And Denlad's getting a little exhausted by this point... it's easy to imagine all Rangers with Aragorn's abilities and near perfection, but Aragorn was definitely a stand out in all areas, as befits a king. But Denlad's a little more "ordinary", if you can call any Ranger that. He's not as pure a Numenorean, for one thing. So he has to work a little harder. But I think that makes him a lot more "relate-able" for us mere mortals. :) Glad you like Halbarad's long hair... and the reason for it. *g* Thanks for the review! | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/5/2009 |
| Well what is that!??....I climb all the way up with Halbarad and Denlad thinking I am going to get to the top of the hill and it ends!?....leaving me huffing and puffing, well I guess I'll just sit down and rest until the next chapter.LOL That was good by the way. Hugs The Imp Author Reply: Hee hee... I thought the three of you needed a breather. *g* Yes, might as well sit and catch your breath and have a bag of M&Ms or something to tide you over until the next chapter! Thanks for the review--glad you liked it! | |
| Ellynn | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/5/2009 |
| "I suppose we did look a sight– " Oh, yes you did. *dies laughing* You shouldn't have written this, I'll remember this every time I'll hear Halbarad's name again. *still dies laughing* A little bit of humor is always a good addition to the story. Good work! :) P.s. Yes, we lovessss long hair. :) P.p.s. Does Denlad need a little bit of comfort? *laughing* P.p.p.s. I haven't had a slightest doubt about Halbarad's intentions. I know he would never ever carve anybody's eyes. Author Reply: Hee hee! Thank you! I'm glad I made you laugh with that... yes, Halbarad's going to have a whole new image to live down, thanks to me. I'm with you in that I love to sneak little bits of humor in, no matter how dark things are. I think humor is a good balance to angst, just as it's a good balance to it in real life (although hopefully none of us will have to be chasing our wounded chieftain and fighting off bandits and/or spies! I'm glad you were a bit brighter than Denlad in knowing Halbarad would never make good on his threat. But we can probably forgive Denlad... he was a little bit rattled from nearly being choked to death. *g* Thanks for the review! | |
| Estelcontar | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/5/2009 |
| Wow, another most exciting chapter. I like the way you cross cut between Aragorn/Ferdinand and Halbarad/Denlad. I makes for suspense. From the way chapter 3 ended I feared for Halbarad and Denlad. I should have known better. I should have known that they would be perfectly able to overcome the three waylaying them. You did a great job of describing the struggle. It was very vivid. My favourite bit though was your ingenious explanation for Halbarad's long hair. It was most amusing, and Aragorn's comparison about 'monkeys in Harad picking fleas from each other' absolutely made my day. Can't wait to see how Aragorn and Ferdinand are faring. Author Reply: Thanks, Estelcontar! I still like to picture Aragorn walking past those two, as they picked through poor Halbarad's tangles, and put the quickest end to his men grooming each other! I don't imagine that was an image of the Dunedain he wanted anyone to see--kind of goes against the whole idea of them being mysterious warriors. *g* I'm glad you liked the fight... those are fun to right, but tricky to get the details down. Halbarad and Denlad can definitely handle themselves, can't they? Thanks for the review! | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/5/2009 |
| I suppose the Denlad could have been a very compassioned healer, if times were different. Instead, he is a warrior and he has to kill in order to survive, it remind me of Faramir..Faramir speech to Frodo about him beign a warrior for what he loves and defends is one of the best moments of the book, IMHO. Love the details of Halbarad and his hair, and Denlad helping him...the detail of the fit print and Aragorn pain was amizing, I have never thought about that...well, I have never tracked anyone... So, to meet the Hobbit and Aragorn, I can't wait to see Halbarad and Ferdinad together.... Thanks and waiting for more... Author Reply: Thank you, Fantasia! I'm glad you're enjoying the details... writing men tracking another can be a little tedious, so it's those little details that have to provide the movement and excitement. I figure all the Rangers are good trackers, although of course Aragorn's the best. But those under him would have learned a lot from him, I'm sure. And yes, Denlad really doesn't have much chance to pursue only healing, not in the times he lives. Like so many of them, they have to be sort of "jacks of all trades", and Denlad's definitely needed as a warrior as much as he is a healer. Thanks for the review! | |
| Inzilbeth | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/5/2009 |
| Oh this was an exciting chapter and a great fight sequence. Halbarad and Denlad are so utterly believable it's hard to remember sometimes that one is OC and the other barely mentioned in canon. And now to find Aragorn and to put the poor guy out of his misery! Author Reply: Ooh, thank you! I always hope my OCs (and yes, Halbarad too) come across as if they were part of the original. Not that I expect anyone will go digging through LOTR looking for references to Denlad, but that's my aim. Hmm, 'put the poor guy out of his misery' sounds a bit more final that I think you meant! LOL Thanks for the review! | |
| Silivren Tinu | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/5/2009 |
| I'm really relieved Denlad and Halbarad are unscathed (more or less). I don't think Aragorn would be up to having to patch the both of them up right now. ;-) Besides, I already had a very disconcerting vision of a severely wounded Aragorn trying to crawl to his mens' aid. *g* I'm probably too suspicious, but I'm really wondering what exactly the Southrons were doing there. Well, if they were simply send as spies that's likely enough reason to be concerned. I can't help but feel a little bit sorry for the dying Southron, but then, he can't expect that people he tries to kill or interrogate won't defend themselves. I'm really wondering what Denlad and Halbarad will think about Ferdinand. :D I'm not surprised they spotted him. I'm very glad poor Ferdinand did not have to try and defend Aragorn against the Southrons, though. If the Southrons had spotted them before stumbling across Halbarad and Denlad, things would have gotten really nasty. Loved it. :) Author Reply: Thanks, Almut! Yes, those two managed to scrape with only a few minor bumps and bruises. Yes, it's a long and hard death for that Southron... but at least Denlad had the compassion to give him something that could ease the way for him (if he'll use it... be just like a Southron to dump it out on the ground or something!) And ooh, yes, that would have been bad, had the Southrons come upon Aragorn and Ferdinand while Aragorn was completely out of it. Glad you liked this chapter and thanks for the review! | |