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Truth by Lindelea	3 Review(s)
FantasyFan	Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 9/29/2003
Pippin's frustrated, Sam's in shock, Rose is going to be strong, the girls are in tears, the boys are angry, and Frodo vacilates between bewildered and grim. How can so much happen in the short time between breakfast and dinner? Sam is a worry. Of course he's going to resign: he may do it anyway even if Frodo is eventually exonerated. Sam has always had an over-developed sense of propriety. This, however has hit him right in the heart. Perhaps he held out some hope until the end that clever Pippin would find some way out of it. Later, he and his family will find a way to come to terms, but now it seems like he's lost his son. Pippin doesn't believe in Frodo's guilt, but there are enough people who do. I doubt Sam would be able to break the ban and speak to Frodo even in the privacy of his own home (but Rosie might). I hope nothing else happens to Sam right now, because he might not survive it. Ferdi believes Frodo told the truth. More than that, Ferdi seemed to catch a hint of something during the hearing. I don't know what it was, but his insistance on the hearing being adjourned came right after Ned spoke. Did he hear something that made him think Ned knows more than he's letting on? Does Ned carry enough resentment about his Father's treatment following the troubles, that he wishes for revenge? What can they find out in Hobbiton tomorrow? Guess I'll have to wait and see. Author Reply: Nice summation. It is amazing just how much can happen in the space of a few hours. Recent events come to mind. You were right in what you noticed about the timing of Ferdi's brainstorm. More will come to light in a future chapter.

Miriel	Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 9/28/2003
Groans This is probably one of the most agonizing things in fiction! Knowing that things will turn out right, yet also knowing that first the reader shall be led through darkness and despair. How awful that this should happen! For Sam to lose both Frodos...How awful. Poor Rose, devastated as any Mum would be. And let us not forget Frodo. How terrible for him to know that he is innocent, yet unable to prove it. And to be placed under the ban, while innocent! Sigh Actually, the person who deserves the most pity is Pippin. I'm sure that he believes Frodo is innocent, yet all of the evidence points against it. How hard must it be to sentence someone you believe is innocent, much less the son of a dear friend. (Not to mention that I'm sure Pippin is fond of the lad, as well.) It's almost tragic that the lad was named Frodo. For Sam, its as if he is losing Frodo again, for Pippin, he must place harsh punishment upon Frodo-how hard must it be for him to say that name! Why is Ned so eager for Frodo's punishment? Just Sandyman nastiness? Or something a bit deeper? I wonder also what Ferdi knows. I almost cried in relief when he asked for it to be adjourned. I could feel the anguish of all the characters in this chapter, which made it heart wrenching for me as well. Very well done. Is Goldi in the next chapter? Author Reply: I wonder how many innocents are put away in our justice system. At least as many as are let off when guilty. O for a truth-sifter, in reality! And yet, in this case, it looks as if hearing the truth is not enough. Somehow, hard evidence must be produced to save an innocent from condemnation. No, Goldi is not in this next chapter, but someone else is whom I think you'll be happy to meet.

Citrine	Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 9/27/2003
I actually groaned out loud when I read this chapter. Poor old Sam! To lose two Frodo's in one lifetime is more than a hobbit can bear. I could almost see him having a flashback to the Havens when he nearly fainted and then looked at his son. I have faith that Ferdi (or Pippin) will think of something....Crossing fingers. Author Reply: Yes, Samwise is under a terrible strain. He faces losing his son, his reputation, the Mayorship, and worst of all, he knows in his bones that Frodo is innocent, though he has no way to prove it. Thanks for reviewing!

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