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The Sell-sword and the Prince  by Lady Bluejay 4 Review(s)
FantasyFanReviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/1/2010
How quickly pity and mercy are rewarded! Imrahil will not kill a boy; he will not be as evil as his enemies - this when he still thought the boy might be one of those enemies. Instead, Jibran proves the key to sucess. As time runs short, he wouldn't have been able to take the fortifications. Gandalf said it once about Gollum - the pity of Bilbo may rule the fate of many. It's equally applicable here.

Author Reply: That's a good correlation, and Imrahil's mercy has other implications yet. LBJ

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/30/2010
A nice, fairly neat win here! And I'm glad they're taking the boys. What a life to live! Wonderful victory--now to the next stage!

Author Reply: Hi Larner,

A few more wins needed yet. And more for the boys to do.

Thanks for taking the time to review.LBJ

galimerilReviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/26/2010
A nice addition, I like the idea of the boy, I'm glad Imrahil is getting him and the others out, no one should be forced to live like that. May the stars shine upon you and your muse never desert!



Author Reply: Jibran came from nowhere, but makes sure he cannot be ignored!

The Muse disappears for a while sometimes but luckily the next few chapters are written.LBJ

daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/26/2010
You capture the brutality of warfare well. Imrahil's men kill when they have to too, but their prince, at least, draws the line at harming children. Go, Imrahil!

Author Reply: Well, my Imrahil has to be honourable. And his compassion will be put to the test.LBJ

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