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My Sword Trembles - Book Three - 'My Sword' Series  by Agape4Gondor 3 Review(s)
TariReviewed Chapter: 44 on 1/6/2009
I forgot to mention in my previous comment how impressed I am with your battle plan.

Faramir is quite perceptive to have determined that Strider was in fact Thorongil. He is showing his quality as the future prince of Ithilien. He couldn't ask for a better teacher than Aragorn. As we know, they work well together.



Author Reply: Thank you! I truly LOVE to write battles - I don't know why. Everytime I see one in the movies or TV, I just think of what's wrong with them... and then when I write my own - I try to think of every possibility and look all around the area, judge the enemy's strengths and weaknesses, and just have a real ball writing them... *giggles*

I do love the fact that the boy realized, quite early, who 'Strider' was - but kept it secret. Dear lad!

Raksha The DemonReviewed Chapter: 44 on 1/4/2009
I loved Faramir's obviously thorough preparations for his new role as Esquire! He's a great student, which will help make him a good Steward and perhaps a great Captain himself. Hope he isn't going to be traumatized again! Update soon, please!

Author Reply: Thanks, Raksha! I didn't want to write about all the time the dear boy took to prepare before he rode off to Lossarnach - spending time with Hurin and many other captains and especially the Captain of the Esquires learning the duties... the boy was ready! Bless his little heart.

I can't promise non-traumatization - but I think no matter what befalls the lad, he will come through better and wiser.... He must - he's got a great King to take care of now and down the road! : )

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 44 on 1/4/2009
A wonderful beginning to Faramir's period as Esquire. And may it be blessed!

Already enemies seek them; may Aragorn's vigilance always be rewarded by the safety of them both!

Excellent continuation of the story.

Author Reply: Thanks, Larner. I most appreciate the kind words.

Faramir seems never to get a break - but I believe that one must suffer to truly understand people and to govern well... I've got my fingers crossed for him right now, but if he was with anyone in all of Middle-earth, I think being with Aragorn has the most chance for success!

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