Tari
· 31 January 2007
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
I have just finished chapter 2 of this delightful tale and was wondering if you could tell me what seneschal means. My pea brain won't recall it.
Thanks.
Author's reply
Thanks to you, Tari.. A seneschal is an officer of person in charge of affairs in a medieval household.
I hope you are having a good time.
Author Reply: Thanks to you, Tari.. A seneschal is an officer, or person in charge of affairs in a medieval household.
I hope you are having a good time.
elliska
· 22 April 2006
· Chapter 3: A very special mathom
I am finally getting an opportunity to catch up on fanfic reading. This was wonderful, perelleth! You write chaos...I mean the intereactions of a large group of people...so well. Whenever I read your stories, that is always one of the aspects I enjoy the most. And I adored seeing Glorfindel's reaction to the sword!! That is something I'd never thought of before, so it fascinated me. And the trick you played on us, letting us assume it was Estel that needed protecting from the visitors--that was very clever. This was a great story.
Author's reply
I am glad that you are having time to catch up on ff reading.. meaning, I hope, that you are having some personal time!
You write chaos...I mean the interactions of a large group of people LOL! Yep, chaos I meant, and I am glad that it came across ! Thanks for the compliment!
It was an entertaining tale to write. The gap had been around for toooo long, claiming to be filled, and poor Glorfindel was the most appropriate victim for it. I am glad that you enjoyed reading it, you deserve some distraction!:-)
Thanks again, elliska, it is good to hear from you!
Haleth
· 7 April 2006
· Chapter 3: A very special mathom
An all together delightful story from the misdirection at the beginning to the bickering at the end. I could almost see Elrond's fingers crossed behind his back when inviting Thorin and company to his cellars anytime.
Narya, or at least evidence of it, makes a subtle appearance, rekindling Glorfindel's hope. He needed it after swoo....I mean passing the night in recollection.
Thank-you for sharing this.
Author's reply
Yep, Narya was at work there, it was needed, after all.
By the time Elrond invites Thorin he already accepts that his cellars shall be filled with dwarven and ranger ale, so it sound like a minor evil to him. I belive that right now he is busy looking for a new place to etablish his private wine-cellars. ;-)
Thank-you, Haleth, it was my pleasure.
Redheredh
· 3 April 2006
· Chapter 3: A very special mathom
ROFLMAO! That opening was just killer! This whole story was delightful!
Glorfindel's reaction was over-the-top and I loved it! Not at all how I expected he might react! Whatever did the dwarves think of their drinking buddy?! Gandalf was simply great. So, were Bilbo and Thorin, for the little we saw them. The guys bickering like boys was very entertaining! Erestor can be such a *daring* fellow. ;) I really like his (your) sense of humor. The swords, the ale, the map, the keys, and some war plans to boot! All handled with a wonderful laughing grace.
Gosh, I enjoyed this Imladris incident so much and am glad you did not let us miss it. 'Twas a fun time, even if Elrond thought (if only for a moment)that it might be better to go with Gandalf.
Author's reply
The Imladris Incident, yes... if you look at it that way, it's no surprise that Tolkien tiptoed along it and dispatched Imladris in such scarce and concise lines..:-)
Whatever did the dwarves think of their drinking buddy? A belated hangover, perhaps? ;-)
I thought that being confronted with physical evidence of his past life would be kind of shock to Glorfindel and enough to send him reminiscing for some time... (Although he insists that I make it clear again that HE DID NOT SWOON. I fear Erestor's got more credibility than he has! :-) And Erestor is an entity of his own, nonplussing both friends and strangers at every turn. He's got me thinking...
I am glad that you enjoyed the tale, and I am, as always, very grateful for your kind and entertaining reviews.
Larner
· 2 April 2006
· Chapter 3: A very special mathom
Oh, I would say it was well worth it. Poor Glorfindel--to come across such memories! But it appears more that was lost indeed might one day be recovered, and hopefully they are pleasant objects to recover rather than dread ones--save the one shortly to be found by Bilbo....
Author's reply
Yes, not all that is found is for good... :-) Yet they all could reinforce their hopes thanks to those long thought lost treasures -and even share some laughs in the end, so it didn't go that bad.
Thank-you for your kind words, Larner.
Bodkin
· 2 April 2006
· Chapter 3: A very special mathom
This is just the most delightful story. I just love Glorfindel's reaction to his entry - Annoyance, distress, exasperation…Glorfindel was not used to hearing such emotions ringing along with his name. “What happened to the awe, admiration, respect?” Brilliant. Just brilliant.
And then to swoo... become contemplative when he recognised Glamdring. So contemplative that he failed to notice the rest of the night - not to mention dropping Estel. And not appearing to observe the slips of the tongue that suggest there is more than one sword to consider.
I love the silvery bells of Valmar - and the promise that the day will come. Glorfindel needed that.
Your sons proved invaluable, as usual. Another line to treasure. I just love Erestor's double-edged comments.
Orcrist. My, that was powerful. I suppose Thorin's fate was better than Maeglin's - in a way. He did not betray his kin but died fighting for the right side.
And the set up for the expulsion of Sauron from Dol Guldur - and along with it all the humour of Glorfindel's involuntary dismounting and Elladan's wound - and the key to the wine cellar.
This is a delightful tale, Perelleth. Just delicious on so many levels. I loved it. Thank you for providing it - and I hope there will be more tales of Imladris coming soon!
Author's reply
Thank-you Bodkin! you are truly kind!
I was always intrigued by the story of those two swords, and what would have been Glorfindel's reaction when he saw Gandal carrying Turgon's sword. I also thought that being confronted with a tangible memory of his past would be a bit more shonking than hearing songs or tales.... and that's when all began to take form. Why did I have to put Glorfindel through such embarassing situations is still a mystery to me, though. He's still wondering, too! :-)
Thorin led Orcrist to a noble end indeed, so the blade, at least, was redeemed! :-) THe Hobbit at this point is so full of loose threads that it was very entertaining to fill in the gaps. After all, Gandalf "abandons" the party and goes to join the White Council to attack Dol Guldur, so they should have agreed on that some time before... I must confess that I had a great time toying with the ideas, but also reading your entertaining comments.
Thanks again, I am really glad you enjoyed it.
daw the minstrel
· 2 April 2006
· Chapter 3: A very special mathom
Annoyance, distress, exasperation…Glorfindel was not used to hearing such emotions ringing along with his name. “What happened to the awe, admiration, respect?” LOLOLOL
Ah, so Nilmandra guessed right. Glorfindel was to be kept away from the treasures the dwarves had found. Maeglin, eh? That's a great invention.
Intriguing story, Perelleth.
Author's reply
Thank-you, Daw! I love gap fillers, and the Hobbit is so casual when dealing with elves... I could not resist the temptation.
We are told there that the swords were from Gondolin, and that one of those had been Turgon's... Then the Silmarilion says that Maeglin's skill helped improve the weapons of the Gondolindrhim, and that he had fought beisde Turgon in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, so it was too tempting to use this to build up the story of Gandalf and Thorin's blades, and what would have been Glorfindel's reaction to them. After all, Gandalf carries Glamdring around for the rest of the age, he should have seen it one time or another...
I hope you had an entertaining time!
Nilmandra
· 2 April 2006
· Chapter 3: A very special mathom
LOL, nothing like bickering elf lords! Your Imladris a very merry place. Poor Glorfindel, though... I am not sure he will recover any time soon. He was dismounted by his horse, fainted in front of elves, dwarves and a perian, dropped Estel.... he will need a few centuries to overcome all of this.
And clueless!Elrohir, LOL. I did enjoy devious, doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut Erestor. I think we know who runs Imladris.
Good story.
Author's reply
Well, Glorfindel sends word that He.Did.Not.Swoon.Or.Dropped.The.Child. He just went "meditative" and "allowed" Elladan to take care of Estel. I just thought you might like to know... :-)
I'm beginning to think that Elrohir loves making them believe he's so clueless, just for the fun of it. And this Erestor would die before letting a good rejoinder go missed... I believe that Elrond needs somoene like him to keep things under control... although from time to time he has to chime in, just to make sure everybody remembers who is the Lord of Imladris... LOL
Many thanks for your words, Nilmandra. I am glad that you enjoyed it. I had a great time writing it, :-)
grumpy
· 2 April 2006
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
So it was not really only Estel they are trying to keep away from the dwarves, wizard and hobbit. It is Glorfindel, but why? Is he someone, like great uncle Hurbert, who must be kept away from aunt Mary, at holidays.
Do like Elrond's keeping track of the wine, but holding both keys to the cellar.
Author's reply
Elrond is being prudent with his wine...:-)
You are right, it is not *only* Estel. The reason? Well, I got the inspiration for this story in the chapter " A short Story" of "The hobbit." But you shall find the answer here soon, in the third and last last chapter, :-)
Thank-you again, grumpy.
Dot
· 31 March 2006
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
Hehehe.
Ok, this’ll have to be a quickie, I’m afraid…
I do like your Erestor. Great conversation between him and Cook about Gandalf and Bilbo! In fact, the whole kitchen scene was most enjoyable. And you have the best explanation I’ve ever seen for that “tra-la-la-lally” song! Oh, and for some reason, the story about Gildor and the fig tree struck me as very funny!
So, it’s Glorfindel who needs to be kept away from Gandalf! And Thorin! Hmmm… interesting… ;-)
And Elladan is spending his time with Estel teaching him how to break into the kitchen?? He is the coolest babysitter! I had to laugh at Erestor’s reaction too – showing him how to do it properly!
[...]engaged in what sounded like a contest of growls and howls accompanied by some erratic table-hitting with their cups. *chokes* What a perfect description. Sounds like fun!
You know, Elrohir doesn’t seem to be the brightest star in the sky. And I admit I chuckled a little evilly when he got landed with Bilbo! Although, to be fair, he did manage to wangle his way out of that later…
Love Elrond and the map! And Erestor’s pride in him made me smile :-)
Actually, one of my favourite parts is the image of Glorfindel playing with the young ones. Estel made me laugh with his jokes – especially as Glorfindel was just about to launch into a tale about Aulë! *snigger*
“…have such long…er, good night, Elrond, Elladan, Erestor, uh…everybody. Are we interrupting?” Everybody??? Uh-oh!
More please! You really are marvellous at comedy :-)
(Why do Dwarves have such long beards?!)
Author's reply
I suppose that Erestor would have had a calmer day if he had locked everybody up in a cellar. But Elrond would not hear of such thing, so Erestor has had a very busy day, chasing them all around and glaring at everything out of place!! To me he is the closest thing to a stressed Elf!
Poor Elrohir was too smug and fast for his own good. But he is a caring big brother, so when he heard of someone having to be kept safe, he inmediately thought of Estel... LOL! That was Erestor's mistake, after all!:-) so he spent the rest of the day paying for it... in his way. Landing the unsuspecting twin with good old Bilbo was a bit too much in my opinion! :-)
And the sight of an oblivious Glorfindel having the time of his life first with the dwarves and then with the children was enough to incense poor Erestor!
Many thanks, Dot, I am glad that you are enjoying!
(We shall have to ask Elrohir about that...)
Haleth
· 31 March 2006
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
You got me, too. I was quite certain Erestor and Elrond were intent on hiding Estel from the dwarves, Mithrandir and Bilbo. It took longer than I'd like to admit to clue in they were actually hiding Glorfindel.
Erestor is just wonderful. He seems able to control most of Imladris, with some exceptions, with a glare. His one weakness seems to be those who appear smug while speaking to him. I wonder if Elladan knows this and wears that 'Celeborn' expression on purpose?
Estel seems to be one of those immune to Erestor. He explains breaking into the kitchen via the latched, back door by claiming to be hungry. Anyone who's raised a boy knows how true this is. They are always hungry.
Bilbo was a delight, searching for food and history (in that order). It's very hobbity for him to have asked about the family names of those at the battle of Fornost. History seen through the lens of geneology.
There many little asides and descriptions that really bring this chapter to life. The description of the dwarven drinking song from an elvish pov 'a contest of growls and howls accompanied by some erratic table-hitting with their cups' is probably exactly how a refined elf would see things. Glorfindel seems to have little problem with it, though. Is this because he is more experienced or because he takes himself a bit less seriously?
The description of the fig tree taking bursting through the foundations had me laughing. I've heard of willows doing awful things to water pipes. This probably isn't much different.
The mention of the bonfire traditions of the Eldar (the Doors of Summer in Gondolin, the Eglain and the Noldor's equivocal reaction) really please my inner Tolkien geek.
"The worst is over." If ever there is a phrase that serves as a harbinger to disaster, this is it.
I'm very much looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's reply
Oh, we were all certain that it was Estel. It is all Erestor's fault, he did not explain all within Elrohir's hearing, and that was his mistake !:-)
Erstor believes in preventive measures, and in the mantle of authority, and the rest just... let him believe that he intimidates them, so everybody is happy. HE's a busy Elf, after all, and someone has to take charge :-) At times though, things get slightly out of control, and now we gut an annoyed Erestor, who has to be chasing twins, balrog-slayers, Isildur's heir, a perian, a wizard and thirteen dwarves around the house, and that's a bit too much. He would rather be sitting there with Glorfindel and the dwarves, drinking ale and learning those "harsh rhymes"! :-)
I am glad that you liked the details. I am too a Tolkien geek, and this particular chapter of The Hobbit was calling for some gap-filling in my opinion, what with those references to the First Age, :-)
Many thanks for your comments, Haleth!
Lyn
· 31 March 2006
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
Well written and very pleasing to read!
Just one comment. Lemons were a late addition to the English diet,
coming from the Far East (as were all citrus fruit). As LOTR supposedly took
place over 7,000 years ago, they might be expected to have the same diet
as England had before the Romans came. I haven't done much research, but it
would be nice to think that apples were available. I'm sure wild strawberries
were available as was honey. I don't know what whortleberries tasted like,
but believe they were growing wild then. Blueberries didn't arrive until 1946.
All of our favorites were late arrivals from the Far East, such as spices
silk and citrus. I should do more research, but believe the above to be true.
Author's reply
OH! Please, do not do more research on my account! I take your word, thanks!
Redheredh
· 30 March 2006
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
Ha! Tricksy bard, you had me scrambling to find chap1 and reread it after reading this chapter! *Glorfindel* is being distracted from the questing guests?! Gandalf in particular? :D Now, I understand why you had them chasing trolls. Nice setup and feint.
Bilbo is as lovable as Estel in this, but Erestor is who makes me really grin. *G* see? I love that you gave him a large role in this. The bit with the map was most entertaining. It's good that Elrond's counselor can take some pride in his boss. I too like sitting by and watching how work gets done, so I enjoyed visiting with Cook as much as Erestor, I think. However, I wish we had learned more of the dwarves drinking game. And, the dwarve jokes...*rolls eyes* suited for a child's budding humor. ;)
A portentous ending, though. Just what is Glorfinel going to do when he sees it? Surely, Gandalf would not be wearing it around the Homely House?!
Author's reply
I'm wavering between feeling guilty -knowing how scarce your spare time is- or shamelessly pleased that you went back to re read chapter 1! I choose the second, assuming that you are having a good time !:-)
I love gap fillers. And the Hobbit deals very casually with Elves. Now, Daw has a wonderful story, "Tangled Web" which explains the events during "The Hobbit" seen from Thranduil's people pov and it is one of my favourites. And to my taste, the events in Rivendell were recounted too casually, and four important people were completely wiped out from the scene. And it was that *other* little detail.. I love it that Tolkien digged into his own world, for it gives us plenty of possiblities...
But this Erestor is growing on me, almost unintendedly, much as Ingil Ingwion did, what can I say? I too like wathcing things get done from behind curtains, and knowing what is all about...
I wish we had learned more of the dwarves drinking game Oh my! I do not feel up to that task! I cannot "hear them." Doing Bilbo was hard enough! And the child! (but then, I've been spending some time around my nephews lately, I believe it shows! ;-)
I hope it all comes out nicely wrapped up in the end. And I am so glad that you are enjoying it, without the need of suffering it! :-) Many Thanks!
Bodkin
· 30 March 2006
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
Oh I am enjoying the shenanigans! The only person who seems to think he knows what is going on is Erestor - and I'm not that sure he's right about that. So Estel has been hidden in full sight for the last fortnight - and Erestor seems concerned about Glorfindel's appearance ... or is he?
I loved Elrohir being sent off with Bilbo to spend long hours talking about the presence of hobbits at Fornost - not to mention Elrohir resorting to twin-confusion to pass the hobbit over to Elladan. Nowhere near as subtly as he might have intended.
And then there's Elrond - locking the cellar and hiding the keys, just as Erestor knew he would. And cleverly spotting the moon letters.
I like the view of the kitchen as a microcosm of the whole - ruling the world but on a smaller scale. Erestor's training in breaking into kitchens might well stand Estel in good stead when he is king, too. And I've never heard a better explanation of why Rivendell appeared to be the home of dotty ditties.
'The worst is over' is a very ominous thought - almost always succeeded by proof that it is no such thing. I have a feeling that Glorfindel turning up in the presence of Dwarves, Wizard and Hobbit - in the company of the heir of Isildur, too - might somewhat counter the efforts of the previous fortnight - even if I don't know why!
Very entertaining, Perelleth - I'm looking forward to more.
Author's reply
Well, Erestor wished he knew. In fact he must be wishing he had locked all of them up in a cellar. Being the resident "eminence grise," as he -no doubt- sees himself is a tiring job, above all when nobody seems to follow his instructons and behave as he kindly suggests.
I love big kitchens, even if I am a hopeless cook myself, but there's, as you say, a kind of reflected microcosmos there, and an underlying order and reason in the apparent chaos and fretfulness that I find very appealing.
And the ditties truly worried me, so I am glad that you found the explanation convincing. It was like an itchng, how these apparently most serious of elves could be caught singing "that." It sounded as if Tom Bombadil had spent some time there, and gathered some followers!!! :-)
It shall all come out clearer (I hope) in one more chapter, but I am glad that you're finding it entertaining! Thank-you, Bodkin! :-)
Nilmandra
· 29 March 2006
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
My dear Perelleth, you are either very sneaky or I have become very slow.
Like Elrohir the Clueless, we all assumed that the one who is to be kept from Mithrandir, 13 dwarves and one hobbit is Estel. But indeed, they have managed that for two weeks without the aid of the clueless twin and grumpy Glorfindel. So I don't think Estel is the point of this, though indeed he is being kept from the same group.
There is an appearance of needing to keep Glorfindel from them... but I cannot imagine why. He drinks with the dwarves.. and as long as Thorin wasn't there it was okay? So what has Thorin to do with Glorfindel? And why keep Glorfindel from Mithrandir - G knows M is there, wants to have a drink with him.
So Erestor wants Elrond to tell them, all of them... and Elrond doesn't want to, and they need 'him' kept from the whole group. And him is not Estel in this case. And Elrohir is clueless and Glorfindel is being manipulated somehow. Do they not want G to see the recovered treasures of Gondolin?
You're enjoying this, aren't you?
Author's reply
you are either very sneaky or I have become very slow LOL! None of the aforementioned options. It is all Erestor's fault. He did brief Elladan, but out of our, and Elrohir's- earshot, and that's where he lost it! Although Elrohir's smugness didn't help much on first hand...(he could have figured one and one, couldn't he?)
As usual, your reasoning is sound and bright. I hope it makes sense!;-)
I did have a good time writing it, and I hope you are all having an entertaining time reading it! :-)
Larner
· 29 March 2006
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
Ah, dear--all that was hoped would NOT happen has happened anyway, and in large part because Elrond WOULD hide the keys to the wine cellar!
And love the Dwarf jokes. Have seen many such things with my students over the years.
Author's reply
Elrond should have learned how to share, I believe. Look what has come to happen because Glorfindel desperately wanted a cup of wine!
YEp, those jokes are the sort of silly things children keep telling to each other when they have nothing better to say...and then they laugh madly, no matter if it is funny or not! ;-)
Thank-you!
Larner
· 29 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
Or perhaps not precisely as peaceful a morning as it ought to have been!
Halbarad did that, did he? Something in years to come Aragorn will be able to hold over his beloved kinsman, then. And Glorfindel treatment of it and Elladan is just perfect!
As for Aragorn himself--the idea of scooping a ten-year-old onto shoulders isn't one that I can imagine, as most children that age are equalling me in height, if they haven't surpassed me. But the description as all elbows and knees is certainly accurate enough, having lived with enough children at home and in classrooms to support that.
Lovely chapter here.
Author's reply
Well, who knows what Erestor can tell about stressing mornings? LOL. And I hope nobody sues me for blaming Halbarad in such a shameful way! :-)
I cannot ever think of scooping a ten year old on my shoulders, either, but my brother does it still at times with his ten year son and I find it so sweet that it came to mind instantly!
Uh! You have all my respect, if you deal with ten year old children 8 or about that age) in your job!
Thank-you Larner, I'm glad that you are enjoying.
daw the minstrel
· 29 March 2006
· Chapter 2: With friends like these...
The worst is over,”
Oh Eru. If ever there was a signal that things are about to get worse, that's it. Just say those words and all hell breaks loose.
Estel is such a sweet child in this. I love the picture of him half asleep in Glorfindel's arms but determined to hear his mother sing.
Author's reply
Mm.Yep, sounded a bit too obvious... I tend to do that. :-)
I'm glad that Estel is coming along well. Never wrote a child before... and I am not particularly fond of small children (in stories) so wasn't sure how he would turn up... Thank you, daw!
Dot
· 28 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
Hi Perelleth! Just dropping by to tell you how much I’m enjoying this :-)
You write conversation so well – I grinned the whole way through. I love Erestor and Elrond trying to out-scheme each other. Those two are both far too cunning! Elrond seems to be winning but I wouldn’t underestimate someone who is so well able for even an angry Elladan. The line that had me laughing out loud was the “smug duck” comparison to Celeborn. Classic!
Just as funny was Elrond’s rather unconvincing “the dwarves have a map” :-D And why do I get the impression that it was actually easier to keep Estel away from the visitors before the twins and Glorfindel returned home??
Speaking of Glorfindel – what’s all this about him falling off his horse?! LOL! There’s something hilarious about the fact that his horse seems to have absolutely no respect for him.
Glorfindel is such a charmer, though. It sounds like he’d go out of his way for Gilraen and he and Estel are adorable together. Of course, he didn’t quite stick to what he was supposed to do, did he?! He very smoothly got rid of Estel in favour of some rest. But I suspect there may be some fun and games before anyone in the House of Elrond gets much rest!
Such fun – I’m looking forward to more!
Author's reply
Hi Dot! I'm so pleased to have been honoured with one of your entertaining reviews! Glad that you had a good time reading this!:-)
Elrond and Erestor have been scheming together and against each other for at least two ages, in my mind. I came up with this Erestor in another story, and to me he is a Nandorin elf from Denethor's host who ended up as Círdan's counsellor before the sun rose, so he was Gil-galad's tutor first and then Elrond's... so he has had long experience in scheming, and dealing with scheming "youngsters". Yet Elrond can beat him sometimes, much the same as Glorfindel with the twins, LOL!
But I suspect there may be some fun and games before anyone in the House of Elrond gets much rest! You are right. It is the solstice, after all! :-)
Thank-you for your kind words, Dot, I hope you´ll keep enjoying!
Redheredh
· 27 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
Yay! Erestor is back! At least, I hope it is the same Erestor from "New Beginnings". Reminded him of Celeborn - LOL! Well, ducks remind me of swans. ;)
Great banter all way around. Loved Glorfindel with Estel on his shouders - they were heart-warming together. But, if they keep shuffling Estel around like that, I have a feeling that even with their elvish eyesight, they're gonna lose track of that kid.
This was very amusing. Can't wait for more. :D You have a real talent for both wry humor and broad jokes.
Author's reply
He *is* the same! (too lazy to come up with another, and he wouldn't allow me to do that..) I thought it was clear, what, with the kindness and lack of subterfuge, and softness and all!;-) That duck remark was very inconsiderate. I apologize in his name.
Glorfindel was really sweet with the child, but he wouldn't let that get in the way of his rest, and what are brothers for? So he earned the lady's gratitude and then dumped the nuisance most discreetly, the wise Elf...
Glad it amused you. I was in sore need of amusing myself, and what you kindly label as "talent" was... er... kind of lacking lately.
grumpy
· 27 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
Great story, on how to keep a active boy, out of the sights of a wizard, dwarf and hobbit. And Elrond's worry about keeping the wine on the selves. Very good pass-off, of boy, by Glorfindel, to the twins.
Author's reply
Thank-you, grumpy, glad that you are enjoying.
Glorfindel knows how to dispel a threat, doesn't he?
Ellie
· 26 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
This is cute! I love the grumpy Glorfindel and I wonder what it is with Elrond's prized wine taht none of the mortals like it. This is fun so far. Looking forward to more!
Author's reply
Thank-you, Ellie.
Glorfindel has had some difficult days, it seems. And regarding the wine, if you asked Erestor, he would say that Elrond's wine is one of those overvalued, overprized produces of boutique wineries. On the other hand, Elrond would argue that mortal palates are not ready to savour his prized wine. A matter of taste!
Haleth
· 26 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
Oh my. Disaster is looming with everyone involved in so many distractions. One thing about curious children, they'll always go where they're not meant to be. I'm looking forward to seeing where this will go.
Author's reply
Well, yes, we have a house full of children of all ages, so anything can happen here. This this can only go, as Elrond wisely foresaw, to disaster. And we shall follow.
Thank-you, Haleth
Bodkin
· 26 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
If that was a peaceful morning, I wouldn't want to be around when things are going seriously haywire! I loved Elrond getting concerned about his wine cellar and Erestor provoking him about it - and speculating about the future disappearance of the key! And then, the Erestor / Elladan moments were priceless. I loved Elrohir sitting there in his filthy clothes - spewing wine down himself - and wondering how to avoid a paternal ear-bashing!
Glorfindel would be just so humiliated by a fall from his horse - I hope his patrol managed to keep straight faces - but he is powerless to resist Gilraen's wiles. (I adore a Glorfindel who can defeat Balrogs and keep the Elrondionnath in line, but melts before a winsome smile!) And Estel is seriously delightful - and in full command of the childhood nagging technique.
Very sensible to keep Estel away from Mithrandir, 13 Dwarves and a Perian. They've already accomplished miracles if they've kept him hidden so far. And I suspect still bigger miracles will be needed to keep him out of sight over the next twenty four hours!
Most enjoyable! Can't wait for more.
Author's reply
Erestor and Elrond are at it, again, this time at each other. They should have learned after all those years, but they cannot resist, teasing each other it seems. And Glorfindel is not happy, although he wouldn't let that show before a lady!
I am imagining here a big house with many people, so not all that difficult to keep the child "low profile", provided that *everybody* behaves accordingly...
Your review made me laugh. I am glad that you fonud it entertaining, Bodkin. I had a great time writing it, and I was in need of a good laugh. Hope it works.
daw the minstrel
· 26 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
I love The Hobbit and I'm so glad to see this story! Your elves are very much like those in that book, merry and full of jokes.
Both parts of this were great:
Elrohir’s serious face lit up with a brief, knowing smile that always reminded Erestor of a smug duck playing at being king of the pond.
At times, though, it also reminded him of Celeborn.
Author's reply
You see, this Erestor seems to have a life of his own. I do not know where *this* At times, though, it also reminded him of Celeborn. came from ;-) He's a bit exasperated, I fear, merriment and jokes and all, for he seems to have got the worst lot...