At the End of His Rope

by Lindelea

In the seventh year of Thain Peregrin I, an overturned coach is the least of his problems... Sequel to "Down and Out" and "FirstBorn" (Complete and revised. This story contains my all-time favourite, of any chapter in any story I have written: Chapter 39, "Celebration") [Formatting problems are being dealt with as alert reader Miriel lets me know what she finds! Thanks, Miriel! Corrected footnote in "In Dreams" to reflect proper reference. Updated author's notes.]

G · Complete · Updated 16 September 2003
Characters: Aragorn, Diamond of Long Cleeve, Elanor Gardner, Estella Bolger, Faramir Took, Ferdibrand Took, Frodo Baggins, Gimli, Legolas, Merry, Original Character(s), Pearl Took, Pervinca Took, Pimpernel Took, Pippin, Rose Cotton, Samwise Gamgee

Chapters

  1. 1. The Problem (669 words)
  2. 2. Special Delivery (1,582 words)
  3. 3. Getting Acquainted (1,111 words)
  4. 4. Campfire Tales (1,418 words)
  5. 5. More Guests Arrive at the Party (682 words)
  6. 6. Farmhouse Hospitality (941 words)
  7. 7. Morning After (1,371 words)
  8. 8. Playing the Part (854 words)
  9. 9. Consultation (995 words)
  10. 10. Waiting (1,229 words)
  11. 11. Changes (929 words)
  12. 12. Whispers (822 words)
  13. 13. Naming Day (675 words)
  14. 14. Tremors (1,169 words)
  15. 15. Halting Steps (1,133 words)
  16. 16. A Raft of Letters (788 words)
  17. 17. Making Plans (1,026 words)
  18. 18. Signs of Life (1,209 words)
  19. 19. Tying a Knot (892 words)
  20. 20. Thain of the Shire (1,768 words)
  21. 21. The Steward and the Mayor (1,025 words)
  22. 22. Like Old Times (821 words)
  23. 23. Heart to Heart Talk (1,013 words)
  24. 24. Picnic by the Spring (863 words)
  25. 25. Idle Talk (857 words)
  26. 26. The Mayor Steps In (984 words)
  27. 27. Visit to Bag End (696 words)
  28. 28. Postponement (969 words)
  29. 29. Farewell (745 words)
  30. 30. Departure (1,019 words)
  31. 31. Journey to Gondor (2,047 words)
  32. 32. New Year's Celebration (2,474 words)
  33. 33. Spring Picnic (858 words)
  34. 34. Farewell to Gondor (1,506 words)
  35. 35. Unraveling (1,642 words)
  36. 36. Out of Rope (1,425 words)
  37. 37. The Proof is in... (901 words)
  38. 38. ...the Tasting of the Pudding (1,186 words)
  39. 39. Celebration (914 words)
  40. 40. Miracles (707 words)
  41. 41. Restoration (1,029 words)
  42. 42. One Steward to Another (1,051 words)
  43. 43. A Trail to Lake Evendim (1,698 words)
  44. 44. A Hobbit Tale (1,016 words)
  45. 45. Another Sip in the Cup (978 words)
  46. 46. The Hobbit Giant (1,789 words)
  47. 47. Return from Lake Evendim (1,521 words)
  48. 48. In Memoriam (1,436 words)
  49. 49. Eastfarthing Pony Races (1,837 words)
  50. 50. Examination (907 words)
  51. 51. In Dreams (1,037 words)
  52. 52. Five-Hobbit Consultation (1,232 words)
  53. 53. Mouthful of Bitterness (1,077 words)
  54. 54. Sleeping Tight (757 words)
  55. 55. Chickens in the Pot (879 words)
  56. 56. Ruffled Feathers (1,054 words)
  57. 57. Bedside Chat (1,545 words)
  58. 58. To Beg Aid of the King (1,105 words)
  59. 59. To Sleep, Perchance (1,866 words)
  60. 60. Red Arrow for the Riddermark (1,451 words)
  61. 61. Dark Days (2,733 words)
  62. 62. Conundrum (1,747 words)
  63. 63. All the King's Horses and All the King's Men (1,366 words)
  64. 64. The Hands of the King (832 words)
  65. 65. A Sip of Royal Tea (1,322 words)
  66. 66. A Dose of Reality (1,173 words)
  67. 67. Object Lesson (1,794 words)
  68. 68. Hobbit Hospitality (2,579 words)
  69. 69. Remembering Day (1,770 words)
  70. 70. Where the Shadows Lie (1,147 words)
  71. 71. Showers of Joy (1,285 words)
  72. 72. Odds and Ends (1,260 words)
  73. 73. Revelations (775 words)
  74. 74. Yuletide Preparations at the Gamgees' (762 words)
  75. 75. A Debt to Be Paid (797 words)
  76. 76. Tall Ships (1,903 words)
  77. 77. Ghosts of the Past (1,287 words)
  78. 78. Sails in the Mist (998 words)
  79. 79. Healer's Eyes (1,700 words)
  80. 80. Bread and Breakfast (1,571 words)
  81. 81. Greeting the Thain (1,411 words)
  82. 82. Yule Celebrations (1,564 words)
  83. 83. All that Glitters (1,638 words)
  84. 84. As Useless as Gold (1,641 words)
  85. 85. "All this Way for Nothing" (1,425 words)
  86. 86. Bywords (1,141 words)
  87. 87. Payment in Full (2,122 words)
  88. 88. Wolf Trap (2,168 words)
  89. 89. Back in Time for Tea (2,811 words)
  90. 90. Remembering Love (1,166 words)
  91. 91. Naming Names (1,788 words)
  92. 92. Fighting the Darkness (1,198 words)
  93. 93. Another Naming Day (1,777 words)
  94. 94. Fireworks (1,703 words)
  95. 95. Healed (1,308 words)
  96. 96. Epilogue (815 words)
  97. 999999. Note to readers: 8/15/03 (117 words)

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