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| The Tenth Walker by Lindelea | 703 Review(s) |
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| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 6/19/2007 |
| ‘Sorry, old fellow. There’ll be sweet, long grass where we’re going. Think on that, and keep your spirits up, for we’re counting on you, you know.’ Ohhh, I can't wait for us to reach that sweet, long grass, and neither can Bill. :) Author Reply: Y'know, I wrote Bill's introduction to Rivendell more than a year ago, and it's still sitting on my hard drive. I am so looking forward to getting there! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 6/19/2007 |
| At last - something that the miracle cure-all plant isn't good for! *g* Thank you for describing it correctly Lindelea. Every time I see the scene in the movie where Strider finds athelas, is caught by Arwen and then 'chews' those small leaves before plastering them on Frodo's shoulders I wince! I understand the theory of bruising and wetting the leaves to make a green plaster but the prof describes Athelas and how it is used so carefully. And I do love your faithful Bill! Author Reply: You're welcome! Healing herbs, in my admittedly limited experience, have a strong taste, and not all of them are pleasant to the tongue. Faithful Bill--he does his best. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 6/19/2007 |
| Poor Bill--everything tends to taste of athelas, eh, now he's tried a leaf? Poor pony! But he knows that Aragorn cares, and senses Frodo's increased failing, and is still steadfast and as determined to do his part as the rest of them. Am SO glad Bill nudged at your elbow today. Am in Gresham now. Look forward to meeting the Writing Companion. Author Reply: The Writing Companion is in place at my feet, snoring gently, waiting for the magic word that begins with "W" and involves a leash. It's sort of like cilantro--when I get some of that in food, everything I eat afterwards tastes like soap. I read back through the story this morning, to re-acquaint myself, and was taken with what good care Strider was taking of the pony, from the time they set out from Bree. Might be just practical, for the pony needs to stay well to be a good pack-pony, but I'd like to think Aragorn has a special understanding with animals, perhaps partly born from his long association with Elves. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 10/4/2006 |
| I love Bill's determination not to let Frodo fall. And the image of Sam under a whole removal van full of stuff. Author Reply: LOL, now *I* have an image of Sam under a whole removal van full of stuff! | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 10/3/2006 |
| Lovely! Happy memories for Bil,, just like for the people who are helped by the athelas.Interesting seeing Bills's perceptions of everyone. Author Reply: Thank you! Bill's quite an intelligent pony, after all, and as ponies are imaginative creatures (they can imagine that a blowing piece of paper is a ravening monster, for example), I can see him responding to athelas the way he did. | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/3/2006 |
| Animals do seem to have a sense for something bad being near. I could really feel poor bill's fear! Author Reply: Oops, missed this one. Ponies, being prey animals, seem especially alert to the possibility of danger. Thanks! | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 10/3/2006 |
| Poor Bill, knocking himself out in his desperation to escape. I loved the description of the effects of athelas on the pony, and Bill's thoughts on the hobbits after their terrifying encounter were fascinating. He really is a dear, and so gentle with Master. Author Reply: Thank you. I do like JRRT's description of him at Weathertop: "the poor beast had improved wonderfully; it already seemed fatter and stronger, and had begun to show an affection for its new masters, especially for Sam." | |
| Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 10/3/2006 |
| Poor Bill! Every time he tries to communicate with his companions, they think his goal is food. Lovely chapter. Author Reply: Well, so often his goal is food, I guess they're to be forgiven. They don't call horses and ponies "hay burners" for no good reason. Thanks! | |
| Althea | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 10/3/2006 |
| You have taught me to truly love Bill. Author Reply: Thank you. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 10/3/2006 |
| Oh sweet brave Bill! He will try his best to take good care of Frodo. I really like the way Frodo is striving through his pain to put a good face on things for the others, and how Merry is trying to downplay the trouble (probably also for the sake of the others) and how Pippin is being very serious now--also for the sake of the others. And Sam is worried to death, of course. This is marvelous! Author Reply: At long last Bill has something more to say, and so I thank you for your patience and encouraging words! | |