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| Steward and Thain by Agape4Gondor | 47 Review(s) |
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| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 4/2/2007 |
| You are most welcome! I hope the tears were cathartic for you :-) I'm so glad you wrote this! Author Reply: They were most cathartic, Pearl Took. I realized as I wrote the Epilogue that Pippin was saying his final good-byes to Boromir and, as in most of my writings, that I was being helped to say good-bye to my house (I put it up for sale last Friday!). Eru is good. And thank you for your support! Most appreciated to have a Took enjoy this! | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/2/2007 |
| “You saved his brother.” “That is what a Thain does, isn’t it?” *********** He grew up so much. Boromir would have been so proud of him, and Merry as well. I'm so glad that Faramir walked out of the woods of Ithilien if only so Pippin could save him and love him as he had loved his older brother. This is a beautiful story, Agape, simply beautiful. The ending is perfect. Thank you so much! Author Reply: Oh! Pearl Took - what a beautiful image of Faramir walking out of Ithilien into Pippin's life. Yes - a beautiful conclusion to this. I believe Boromir's love of Faramir was imbedded in Pippin and therefore Pip was able to love Faramir immedietely. And quickly learned to respect him! Thank you for the comment about the ending. As I said in my AN - it was time. Boromir could share no more.... Sadly. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/2/2007 |
| You wrote a beautiful story, and a beautiful tribute to Boromir. Thank you for sharing it with us. Author Reply: Thank you - sometimes a story HAS to be written. I was grateful I was given the opportunity to write this. Blessings! | |
| Garnet Took | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/2/2007 |
| This was a very interesting chapter. I can see that things are growing a bit darker. The story of Pippin and the wolf was very good. Aragorn's tale was interesting. I, too, find myself wondering who set a trap in Elrond's land without his knowledge. The dispute between Boromir and Aragorn is totally believable, and Boromir's concern for the hobbits innocense is endearing. It is sad that they had to learn the horror of war. But their knowledge helped them appreciate the peace even more once it was won. Looking forward to more, even though I know the road now grows darker. Author Reply: Dear Garnet Took - Precocious Pip must have had many an adventure. I never did discover, however, who set the traps. Perhaps Bill the troll? LOL As for Aragorn and Boromir - what an odd position for the both of them. I think their knowledge helped them save the Shire, too! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/2/2007 |
| you protected your people.” “I did,” and Pippin turned to Boromir and smiled. “That is what a Thain does, isn’t it?” “It is,” and Boromir gave him a great awkward hug. You show a wonderful balance between the noble Man Boromir truly was, and the desperate, hopeless Son of the Steward that this Quest revealed. Author Reply: Thanks shirebound. It seems these two continuously look towards what they are supposed to be... yet it is in the friendship that they will both conquer their own demons. Pippin goes on to be a great warrior of Gondor and eventually to a saviour of the Shire, along with his friends, and Boromir shakes off the control of the Ring and saves himself. There is always hope - they gave it to each other! Thank you! | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/1/2007 |
| I'm glad to know hobbits knew/know of ghosts since I've written a series of stories in which there are ghosts. This was good. Good that Pippin was reminded he can stand his ground. Sad that Boromir feels so hopeless. Beautifully written as always, Agape! Author Reply: I'll have to look up your ghost stories, Pearl Took. Would love to read them. As for Pip - yes, he learned how to stand up - something he needed during this entire Quest. I think Boromir helped him see his own worth. And Boromir, instead of feeling joy at being so close to Gondor, he was instead baffled at Aragorn's waffling. For that is what it must have felt to the man of Gondor. So very, very sad. Thanks so much for reading and especially for responding! *blushes at compliments* | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/1/2007 |
| So--in his early days Aragorn managed to damage trails himself, before he learned to follow them. I can understand Boromir's reluctance to tell of battles and death, but the Hobbits don't need as much protection as he fears at the moment. They are far stronger than he realizes. Author Reply: I don't think Boromir was protecting the Hobbits, but being sensitive to the place they were in and the peace and healing that they were supposed to be receiving - a blessed moment before the last stage of their Quest. He didn't expect any story of Pippi's to be 'hair-raising' - but I think his asking Aragorn to share might have been a little perverse - perhaps even sarcastic. I don't know. And yes, I would imagine Aragorn to make a few 'mistakes' as he grew up and trained. Good man! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/31/2007 |
| Ah, but yes, he knew your father, Boromir--knew him well, and saw you as a toddler, even. And he's right, although if his son ever did such a thing it's likely there would be a discipline intended to cause the child to think more clearly as to what the results of the action might be as well, although I doubt Aragorn would ever thrash his son. Author Reply: You are VERY right here, Larner. I'd hoped someone would notice that! Aragorn did know Denethor! And yes, I believe Denethor was correct in disciplining Boromir, but I think Aragorn would have wished for a gentler handling of that. Especially since he might possibly have held Boromir on his knee as a babe... possible. In all my tales, I have never had Denethor hit one of his boys, but as Pippin was telling about his own thrashing, I remembered that in older days, many parents believed corporal punishment was not only necessary, but imperative. So Denethor's thrashing of Boromir was not done in anger, nor as retribution, or revenge, but in a fatherly fashion - to help his son to grow up and learn from his mistakes. I have had such a thrashing from my own father, one time, and it was clearly needed and I have NEVER forgotten it nor the lesson learned. I shudder even now thinking of it. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/31/2007 |
| "...You could join…” He saw the look of horror in Pippin’s eyes. “I have to save my people,” Boromir moaned. “Is that what a Steward does, Boromir?” “I confess I am not sure what a Steward does, not since joining this Fellowship. Before, it was all cut and clear as glass. I would fight the evil as I do now, I would govern my people, and I would help Gondor grow strong again. As my father has tried to do. But now, the world is larger to me.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This chapter is wondrous! There is so much here to chew on, this confession not the least. So beautifully done, Agape! Author Reply: Pearl Took - thank you! I love the lines of Boromir about his changing attitude. He was wise and smart and had to have his eyes opened at the Council. Though he was VERY right in saying that Gondor bore the brunt of the battle, due to the fact that they lived on Mordor's front door! - but he could not have failed to note, and appreciate, the struggle of others! Thank you for reading and especially for responding! | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/31/2007 |
| Another very lovely chapter. I am enjoying the way this friendship is growing with each new story. Author Reply: Very glad you're enjoying this. I am too! | |