A very homey family feeling to this chapter. Some of Lalia's irritation has been burned away by her son's fever, and that makes her much more human. Pearl feels useful and trusted, and Ferumbras has to be grateful to be alive. Plus, if he's anything like me, losing excess weight always gives me a renewed sense of energy. A buttery yellow cloak - I don't think there can be anything more hobbity than that! It's kind of him to speak encouraging words to Ferdi as well as letting him know his father is not forgotten. All in all, Ferumbras is growing on me. |