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Orcs and Babes  by eokat 2 Review(s)
EomerofEastfoldReviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/30/2004
Well, that was an, um, interesting choice of words for Eomund to invoke when he found out what Eomer was up to. I couldn't exactly discern what he meant when he said it, but I suppose it works for Rohirric swearing.

How old are Darthmund and Freamer? I'd think they'd at least be of an age where they wouldn't have to answer for their deed. At least, not to their father. I mean, Framhelm could lay into them all he wants, but since his sons are grown men there's not much more he can do than that. At least, not how I see it. Oh well.

Author Reply: Yes, Eomund's ouburst was just sheer shock at the thought of his young son seeing an orc head. Eomund is very protective, he wants his son to be a rider and warrior, but Eomer is only 4 years old. I always suppose men to swear more when in the company of other males, I know my husband does. He would not dream of speaking thus with Theodwyn or other females in earshot, even though she has been brought up in a time of war and bloodshed.

I deemed Framhelm and Freamer to be in their twenties. Yes, it seems that because they are grown men they are not answerable, but, I always thought that in their life style anyone still living under the same roof as their father would have to dance to his tune. He is Master and will always rule the roost and have the final word, no matter how old the children are. Eokat.

daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/28/2004
What a place to end the chapter! Poor little Eomer. I can see his father's point of view in all of this -- his anger at Eomer, his relief that he's OK, his anger at others. There are tangled relationships here, fathers and sons, lords and riders, brothers and little sibs. I hope they all manage to come out in one piece!

Author Reply: Thank you Daw. All will come out in the next chapter, don't worry. Eokat.

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