Larner
· 8 November 2006
· Chapter 0: A Question Asked
Ooh, Bodkin--I AM intrigued here. Yes, there was certainly time enough for Boromir to have married since he came of age. And this promises to be a wonderful tale indeed. Pray, continue!
Author's reply
Although the Stewards' line was long-lived, they didn't all wait as long as Denethor to marry - and dangerous times tend to encourage matrimony!
It's a pretty short tale - and written, so the next chapter will appear shortly.
Glad you're intrigued!
daw the minstrel
· 8 November 2006
· Chapter 0: A Question Asked
Well now that's intriguing. And the image of the memory stirred up like dust is striking. As is Pippin's analysis of the other hobbits' romances. You packed a lot into a few words here, Bodkin.
Author's reply
Pippin is young, for all his sharpness - and he comes from probably the most secure society in Middle-earth. He's a quick learner, though - the same hobbit will not return to the Shire.
This story just appeared almost fully fledged - and is all written, so it will probably appear quite quickly.
Thank you, daw! I love the way you pick out imagery!
meckinock
· 8 November 2006
· Chapter 0: A Question Asked
Oooh....a mysterious past for Boromir! I like it. Love his observations about the hobbits managing to pop up where they aren't expected and chat about family and food while in perilous situations. And especially intriguing was Boromir's bemusement with a society that can afford to put family considerations above strategic ones.
Author's reply
Well - it's not going to be very mysterious!
I think Boromir found something about hobbits that appealed to the softer side of his nature. And he's ... fortyish - and has been at war since he was about seventeen (or so). The Shire probably leaves him as bemused as - if less suspicious than - Rivendell.