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| Cities and Wilderness by Larner | 3 Review(s) |
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| Fimbrethil | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 5/18/2026 |
| “and perhaps one of the most responsible of Hobbits” *I immediately think of the Bree incident, and just now while typing the Maggot Farm incidents* :) “From the sounds of it, most of them didn’t find it particularly funny, although it must have been eminently diverting. “Ah, Hamfast, my good fellow—there you are!”” heheh, sneaky Bilbo. He is not completely responsible either, is he? “Well, as the Dwarves said so long ago, Dark for dark business. There are many hours before dawn. I must away and quickly” ohhhh THAT is what the title is from. I couldn’t think of it. “and then the Thain and his party. Probably a good thing that Missus Lalia hadn’t come with her son that evening, the Gaffer thought wryly” oh, yes, and I forgot the Thane would be there! It is not Pippin’s father yet, is it? “Dark for dark business, I suppose, as Mr. Bilbo used to say. I’d say as it’s time t’ put them barrows as was hired into service, considerin’ as how many Hobbits I see here and there under the tables, sleepin’ it off. Well, I’d best be to it, then. It’s part of what stewards is supposed to see to, after all.” heheh, yes, Sam is right. Nice view of events! | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 5/16/2026 |
| I've never thought about the Party from the Gaffer's perspective. Brilliant! I love the little details, especially Hamfast's observation that Bilbo hasn't visibly aged. (I wish I felt half as spry as a 30yo, myself...) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 5/14/2026 |
| This is a wonderful point of view for this momentous event. The Gaffer's a keen observer, even if he doesn't always have (or seek) all the clues to piece together a mystery. | |