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A Cat in King Elessar's Court  by Agape4Gondor 9 Review(s)
Baggins BabeReviewed Chapter: 27 on 6/2/2008
Awwww! I love the image of the Cat having a cuddle with Aragorn - and swearing his oath. The dear brave soul.

Now he has been given a number of responsibilities but he will carry out his duties wisely I am sure.

*bows in honour of Alqualonde's high lineage*

Author Reply: Very sorry for the late response... just going thru the tale to make sure I responded to all the wonderful reviews and had to thank you for your kind support!

Especially for the Bow - the Cat has told the Scribe that she is an idiot to have missed responding to this review. The Scribe is dutifully chastened...

Bless you and thank you!

TariReviewed Chapter: 27 on 5/30/2008
What a touching chapter. I can just picture Alqua standing on his hind legs, paw over heart, giving his oath to Elessar. That would really shock anyone who happened to walk by. He’ll be quite busy running back and forth between his charges. That should keep him from worring overmuch about the battle to come.

Tari

Author Reply: Hey - there's no way he was standing on his hind paws.... he's shocked you would even think that....

He stood on all fours, head held high, tail up (not wagging like some silly dog) and ears pert and listening.... heart, however, was in his hand....

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 27 on 5/28/2008
This was my favourite chapter so far.What a delightful surprise that the cat should swear fealty to Aragorn and accept a cuddle! I can just hear him purring.

Author Reply: Thank you, Linda... I was happy to see it too. I wasn't too sure what the Cat was going to do... especially with regards to Mithrandir... and of course, the king.....

Ah - the cuddle was long in coming, wasn't it???

Thanks for the review!

NeiliaReviewed Chapter: 27 on 5/27/2008
Yes! Kitty is going to be all right! Whew, I am so glad he swore that oath. Sweet little mite. He may think himself powerful, but as all kitties, he needs one human he can totally trust and love. Feral cats are the saddest and live the shortest lives of the small feline population. Yes, I am a passionate 'cat lover' and am not the least timid about it. Hugs for the Scribe, Neilia ^-^

Author Reply: Thanks for the hug, Neilia... especially since the Cat got one from Aragorn!

Feral cats are the saddest indeed... But is it Aragorn that the Cat will totally trust and love???

Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: 27 on 5/27/2008
I LOVE this chapter! The soon-to-be-King giving responsibility to his new subject. Alqualondë really does have much to do during Aragorn's absence. I am glad to see Alqualondë finding purpose and peace at this point in time.

Author Reply: Thanks, GW. I'm glad you're glad, but the Cat's joy won't last long... sadly.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 27 on 5/27/2008
Peace he at last knows, and his oath is sworn. Now, to serve as he is able while the King is busy with the defense of all of Middle Earth! Excllent!

Author Reply: Thanks, Larner! I heard something tonight about all someone wanted was peace. I think the Cat didn't realize he needed it...

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 27 on 5/27/2008
Oh, that was lovely, to see that Oath, from the Cat to the King--and though he's not yet crowned, the Cat now knows he is indeed, the King!

And what an excellent plan for Minas Tirith, to have one who knows the way, and able to help with an evacuation, if things went badly.

But now the hardest time--the time of waiting--begins...

Author Reply: LOL - Ah Dreamflower... it would have been the perfect moment, except - the Cat wanted a sword... Can you imagine an oath like this without a sword??? He railed and ranted at me, but I could not figure out how to get him one, nor how he would ever wield it. :-)

Waiting sometimes really stinks... but he's got a few friends to fall back upon... ones he doesn't even know yet exist.

Should be fun - thanks for staying for the ride!

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 27 on 5/27/2008
Awwwww. :)

Author Reply: Me too!

Pearl TookReviewed Chapter: 27 on 5/27/2008
A magnificent chapter!

I love Alqua swearing his allegiance to Elessar with the full oath, and Elessar giving the full, correct reply. That was wonderful!

LOL The King did give the cat a lot to manage, but Alqua is up to the challenge. And I'm glad he is willing to rethink his views on the wizard ;-)

Most Excellently Well Done, Agape!!

Author Reply: Thanks! I really must put a disclaimer up at the 'summary' page so that folks don't think I'm stealing the Professor's lines. I'm just sure that most readers here are well-versed in Tolkienesque lines....

Yes - the Cat is busy re-thinking a lot of things... probably thinking too much!

Thank you so much for your kind words!!! Many kind and superlative words! *blushes*

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