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| Old Scores by Baggins Babe | 92 Review(s) |
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| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 9/21/2006 |
| Go on, Sam, we will wash up and turn out the lights....Gee, what good friends. But then they stand there and discuss poor Sam's love life and future children! Course, only really good friends who had gone through so much together would dare talk like that. A nice bit of fore-shadowing, that, as Pippin, the father of new-born Faramir asks what Sam's little Goldilocks will be like! For awhile there, it does seem like this is still the old Pippin, as the newly wed father of a new lad asks "what sparkle?"But your shocking ending left no doubt that Captain Peregrin of the King's Personal Guard has grown, indeed. Neatly through the spine was a quicker death than the author gave him who had him beaten to death by the men who had once been his companions. Not only would his father and uncle Saradoc be proud of him, but I am sure the members of the Fellowship who taught him to use that sword would be beaming, too. The movie had Aragorn putting on Boromir's vambraces to symbolize taking up the work that Boromir's hands would have done. I think the noble Captain of Gondor, whom Pippin described as kind, would have been quite proud of the young guardsman who protects the weak as he would have done. Author Reply: I imagine hobbits would discuss that sort of thing - Sam is family after all, so they feel they can. Hobbits are such a wonderfully practical people. I couldn't resist a little bit of foreshadowing - this baby will be Pip's future daughter-in-law. :-)) Yes, Captain Peregrin has grown indeed - he has learned his lessons well and Boromir would be very proud of him. A more merciful end for Sandyman that Dreamflower gave him in 'The Road to Edoras' but he still had to go. Now we shall find out what hapens to his family......... | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/21/2006 |
| Very sensible of Sam to send Rosie this letter, so she could tell Ivy and her children properly, instead of her finding out through the gossip. Well, he's Mayor for a reason. Quite a nasty shock for poor Ivy, though I'd say she is much better off without her husband. And I am glad she doesn't hold it against Pippin what he did. Oh, and it was absolutely sweet that little Violet asked them to tell Pippin he was still nice. I remember the overly shy little lass from the beginning only too well and am glad she got over her fear enough to say something like that. How good that Ted will *never* be able to hurt her or her siblings or mother again. Glad to know Frodo wasn't too affected by all that, and hopefully the same goes for Pippin. He may have killed orcs, but I think it is entirely another matter to have to kill a fellow hobbit, even if he truly had no choice. Teddy let out a deep breath. "Well I'm sorry ..........that I'm not sorry........if you know what I mean?" That describes it perfectly. One *should* be sorry a hobbit was killed, but who *can* feel sorry for *this* hobbit? Teddy shouldn't worry overmuch about this, as I think he is not the only one to think so. And I am impressed - Teddy is very mature and I am sure he is a great help to his mother just now. Poor guy, he so deserves a *proper* father. Now all we need is another husband for Ivy, one who is nice to the children and is able to give them what they need. Teddy's wistful words about the way Frodo, Sam and Jeb are acting around the children in comparison to his own father is so telling. Author Reply: Full of common sense, our Sam! He's definitely a good choice as Mayor. Violet has changed beyond all recognition after a few months living near Bag End and experiencing the loving nature of Frodo, Sam, Rose and the other neighbours. Pip did not do it lightly - in the next chapter he will voice his feelings. Teddy is a sweet lad, mature for his age, as children in that sort of family often have to be, and we shall have to see what happens next for the Sandyman family. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/21/2006 |
| Yes there is always an aftermath to these things and I am just glad to see that this is mostly positive. A friendless funeral is a sad sight indeed. However, I have just been to the funeral of a gentleman called Liam who died after 51 years of marriage and the church was full to near overflowing. A wonderfully heart-warming sight. Author Reply: Yes, it is often at a funeral when one realises just how much that person was loved - or not, in Ted's case, but at least a few hobbits were there to support his family. | |
| Althea | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/20/2006 |
| I've enjoyed reading this. Even though the story includes death and violence, there is still a happy domesticity that permiates much of the action. I enjoy reading about life in the Shire and how the Hobbits conduct themselves in good times and bad. I am glad that Frodo did not suffer a setback as a result of Ted's death, and it is good to find out that Ted's wife and children hold no grudge against Pippin. Author Reply: I think the hobbits would always try to strike a balance and domesticity is what they do best. I think Frodo is back on an even keel and not likely to react so extremely now. As for Ivy, she is too relieved to bear a grudge - she is free for the first time since the day she married. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/20/2006 |
| I am so glad that Frodo *is* being sensible about this. It shows that he really and truly has relinquished every bit of the hold the Ring had over him, if he is able to to that. Pippin's receiving a lot of support, and a new baby will help. Still even in spite of that, I am sure that it will weigh on him some to know he's killed another hobbit. I'm also glad that Sandyman's children are going to be able to put him behind them at last! This has been a very interesting story--I look forward to the wind-up. Author Reply: Frodo is back to being his reasonable self, thankfully. He has relinquished the Ring's hold at last. I think Pippin will feel badly about it - he's a sweetie and is bound to regret that it happened. Probably another couple of chapters to go, and lots happening. *winks* Thanks for the feedback! | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/20/2006 |
| Well, I'm glad this brought no ill to anyone else (Frodo, Ivy), but Teddy is right. It's so sad that Ted had no friends, was loved by no one. Not that he deserved friends, but it's still so sad. God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: It is very sad - people like Ted reject every outstretched hand and eventually others stop trying. I didn't want it to affect anyone too badly (you know me, I can write angst but prefer not to if I can help it). | |
| SurgicalSteel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/20/2006 |
| Very nicely handled - especially the way the adults explained things to the children. Author Reply: Thank you - so glad you're enjoying. Explaining something like this to the children must be difficult but hobbits are a practical and loving people. Now we shall see what happens next......... | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/20/2006 |
| Rose agreed. "That sort of thinking is what the Ring did to Frodo, even after it was destroyed. Repeating the words of Sauron to make him think he was guilty. Don't you go allowing Ted's poison to affect the rest of your life - or the children's." **** "I think I was terrified that if any hobbits were killed by their kin it would mean the Quest had all been for nothing..." This is a very delicately and beautifully written chapter, BB, and I doubt it was easy to write. You should be very proud of yourself. *gives you a hug* Author Reply: *hugs back* Thank you! It was a tricky one but I wanted to convey Frodo's feelings, and I think he has now let go of his guilt and can be reasonable about such things. Now we shall see what other plans the wicked author has for the Sandyman family...... Author Reply: *hugs back* Thank you! It was a tricky one but I wanted to convey Frodo's feelings, and I think he has now let go of his guilt and can be reasonable about such things. Now we shall see what other plans the wicked author has for the Sandyman family...... | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 9/13/2006 |
| Well - Ted Sandyman was a most deserving recipient of his fate and at least his family won't have to worry about his coming back to torment them. And Aragorn won't have to waste disproportionate amounts of royal time trying to rehabilitate the hobbit and make him less of a pest. Author Reply: Yes, Ted is one of those people who won't be helped because they're so full of self-pity they can't see anything else. His family will probably feel relief more than anything else, and Aragorn's time will be better spent helping those more willing to change. We shall see what other changes are in store for the Sandyman family | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 9/12/2006 |
| Wow! That was unexpected! "That sort of carry-on belongs to orcs and the servants of Mordor." I fully agree! Although, if you had asked me who I'd expect to be the murderer of Sandyman, I'd never have thought of Pippin, Merry maybe, but never his little cousin. Pippin is shocked himself, naturally, as are Frodo and Merry. But he was on duty and did this to protect the hobbits of the Shire, especially that little child. Brave hobbit! P.S.: Last weekend I received a very nice gift from an aunt I hadn't seen for a long time. It was a set of tea towels - with roses on them! What a coincidence ;-) Author Reply: I felt that it would somehow be expected of Merry - much more of a shock to have Pippin do the deed, but he will be Thain one day and has learned from Aragorn that leaders must sometimes take difficult decisions and carry out unpleasant tasks. Our little Pip has learned well. Tea towels with roses on? How appropriate. ;-)) | |