Reviews (12)

Elena Tiriel · 7 February 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

What a lovely vignette, Linda! I just came down with a cold yesterday, and could sure use a purring ginger cat to help keep me warm.... since there is nary an Elf or Peredhel around when you need one! *grumbles* The hospitality of the Hobbit family is perfect, as is the fact that the cat recognized the King before anyone else did.... Well done! - Barbara

grumpy · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

There is nothing like having a cat arround when you don't feel well. Hello to your cat Leo!

Celeritas · 25 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

That last line turned this from a good fic into a great one! I'm very glad the Burrows family took such a scruffy fellow in and took such good care of him, especially on recommendation of the cat!

curiouswombat · 25 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

Thank you for this - it so well observed, and all the hobbits clear as individuals with just a few strokes of the pen, so to speak. And a perfect last line.

Raksha The Demon · 24 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

A delightful story; you write the hobbits very well; and the last line is just perfect.

Estelcontar · 24 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

Linda, I liked the original version of this story, but this extended version is much better. It's such an enchanting vignette. I'm glad Aragorn found his way into the barn of such a family of kindhearted hobbits, and that he had the benefit of Peony's warm drinks to help him to pull through the fever. And Marmelad is indeed a most wise cat. It goes without saying that the ending is pure delight.

Dreamflower · 24 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

Aw...I love this use of the little Burrowses! Milo and Peony are good sorts, aren't they? But of course, being kin to our heroes they would be! I like that they felt the cat was a good judge of character! (And he was right, wasn't he?) Excellent use as well of the old hobbit saying about "when the King comes back"!

inzilbeth · 24 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

That was a lovely story, Linda. Aragorn was fortunate to find himself in the company of such good hearted hobbits and a very wise cat!

Cairistiona · 24 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

Wonderful story! What a lovely birthday present to wake up to this morning... it had everything that I like, a feverish Ranger, cats ... you even managed peach pie! And the hobbit family is adorable--“Is it dangerous, Milo?” had me laughing aloud. Imagine anyone calling Strider an "it". Thank you and Raksha both for the lovely birthday present!

Larner · 23 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

I like that Ponto's sister is the one to aid Aragorn. But then I've come to love the whole Baggins/Brandybuck/Took family, as multiply crossed over as they all appear to have been! And like Marmalade's caring for Aragorn, too, as well as the irony of the comment about the cat. The cat is perhaps a bit more knowledgable than Peony is. Heh!

eiluj · 23 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

Aragorn, cats, and hobbits -- wonderful combination! I enjoyed Minto's having "especially hairy feet." Hopefully Peony will someday make the connection between the Big Person in her barn and the new king.... Not only is Peony a Baggins (Frodo's third cousin), but her husband Milo is Frodo's first cousin (his mother's sister's son), Merry's father's first cousin, and Pippin's father's second cousin (on the Took side -- one of the Old Took's daughters having married into the Brandybucks).

shirebound · 23 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Good King of Cats

This is so lovely. I'm happy Strider found comfort with the hobbits and their compassionatee kitty. “Marmalade likes him so he must be a good sort,” said a small Hobbit girl. Awwww. :)