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The Thrum of Tookish Bowstrings, Part 1  by Lindelea 3 Review(s)
DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/7/2020
Ah, they did use boar spears as well as bows! But from horseback, instead of foolishly standing their ground!

And no hobbits injured this time, a blessing to be sure.

Author Reply: It made sense to me that they'd use their ponies' weight for an advantage. Of course, it means the ponies have to be courageous and well-trained, and the hobbits have to take care to safeguard their mounts. But then, for them (unlike for hunters in the Middle Ages, from what I read), boar-hunting is a necessity rather than an opportunity to prove something to others.

Thanks!

sueReviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/18/2020
Great story! You've captured the character of hobbits spot on. I'm waiting for more. Thanks

Author Reply: Thank you! The next chapter after this took a bit longer to edit than the previous ones as it's twice as long as usual. But it's about to post. (Just after I finish this reply, actually.) Thanks for coming along on the journey and stopping to leave a good word!

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/18/2020
A most successful hunt indeed, with but one injury and no deaths save for the pigs. I rejoice Ferdi didn't see a repeat of Ferumbras's disaster.

Will be there for Easter. See you the 13th or 14th?

Author Reply: Will put it on my calendar!

I'm also very glad the disaster was not repeated... now perhaps Ferdi will be able to let it go and fade into the past.

Thanks!

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