Linda Hoyland · 7 July 2010 · Chapter 11: A Light Luncheon
Poor Frodo and Sam.It must have been so hard for Sam to witness Frodo's decline.
Author's reply
I do suspect you have the right of it, Linda. Thanks so!
Another Moment of your Time by Larner
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harrowcat · 6 July 2010 · Chapter 11: A Light Luncheon
A reflection that comes a little to close to past reality for Sam. Poor Frodo.
Author's reply
Unfortunately, this is true. Frodo at this point was nearing the end of his tether, I suspect.
harrowcat · 6 July 2010 · Chapter 12: In the Light of Familiar Stars
This is truly beautiful Larner. I wish I could go star-gazing. It is over 80 degrees in my little bed-sit at 4am. But I think people might raise a few eyebrows if I was found lying in the street looking at the sky!!! *grin*
Author's reply
We just had our first true day of summer this year, with temps that reached into the low seventies. Tomorrow it is supposed to reach the eighties, and we are NOT ready or acclimated for it at all. They are expecting for there to be a good number of cases of heat prostration tomorrow, and I'm likely to end up one of them--I don't do well when it's particularly hot. I could go out and lie on the lawn and watch the stars tonight, but need the sleep as I must be at work early tomorrow to ferry a client to the doctor's office. It's going to be a stressful day, I suspect.
shirebound · 5 July 2010 · Chapter 12: In the Light of Familiar Stars
his eyes reflecting the sparkle of the river of glory overhead What a gentle, lovely scene. I always enjoy the quiet moments between Bilbo and 'his lad'.
Author's reply
Thank you. There was a good deal of contentment between the two of them, I suspect. And there had to be a reason why Bilbo told Gandalf that Frodo was still in love with the Shire, including its little rivers.... Thanks so, Shirebound!
Antane · 5 July 2010 · Chapter 12: In the Light of Familiar Stars
What a sweet story and how true that he will see stars from a different vantage point later in his life as well. I love the peace of this. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Perhaps a bit of foreshadowing of what was to come in the end, at least. Thanks so, Antane!
Antane · 28 June 2010 · Chapter 11: A Light Luncheon
And that is a very good thing: still living! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Yes, a good thing, if painful to watch during this period of time.
Kitty · 24 June 2010 · Chapter 10: The Tell-Tale
*snicker* I know I should feel sorry for Eglantine for having to put up with all that, but it's still too funny not to laugh. How very like Frodo to use a story to drive the point home to Pippin that honesty is all good, but there are times when it's wise to keep the mouth shut. Well done! I think Pippin has gotten the message.
Author's reply
So glad it gave you a nice laugh, Kitty! All mothers endure such things, it seems. Part of the territory. And I do think you're right about Pippin getting the message!
Antane · 18 June 2010 · Chapter 9: The One Left Out of the Conspiracy
I have finally got to this! Sorry it's taken so long. An interesting tale. Poor Frodo for having to see Bag End and Sharkey's death and Wormtongue's right at his own place. But this mercy to Saruman is one of Frodo's finest moments. And poor Folco for having to see his friend so damaged. Peace indeed is well deserved for the Ring-bearer and now he's gone to get it. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Seeing those two had to have been traumatic, not that the Ring hadn't shown him worse, I suspect. But even Folco had to have noted how withdrawn Frodo had become, and been relieved that he was going in search of the healing he could not find even at home in the Shire! Thanks so!
Tari · 7 June 2010 · Chapter 10: The Tell-Tale
That was a very creative way for Frodo to teach Pippin to think before talking. Some things are definitely better left unsaid.
Author's reply
Oh, that's so right, Tari. Thanks!
Antane · 6 June 2010 · Chapter 10: The Tell-Tale
An interesting way to teach a lesson and by one beloved of Pippin and through the tale telling that he loves so doubly the lesson would have taken. Merry's confidence in his elder cousin's brain was not misplaced! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I love how Frodo strives to do well in Merry's estimation! Thanks!
Andrea · 3 June 2010 · Chapter 10: The Tell-Tale
Frodo always knows the perfect story for the occasion! That's really amazing. Not only Pippin, but all the others as well, should be grateful to have such a talented relative ;-)
Author's reply
I am so glad you think so, Andrea. This was fun to write, and was inspired in part by a client I work with who has the regretable habit of tattling on other folk on a regular basis. I do think that Frodo would realize just how to appeal to Pippin to stop this destructive behavior.
Linda Hoyland · 2 June 2010 · Chapter 10: The Tell-Tale
A lovely glimpse of the Hobbit children and the good the Rangers do.
Author's reply
I'm so glad you think so, Linda. I'd like to think that not all Hobbits looked on Rangers with total suspicion.
Dreamflower · 31 May 2010 · Chapter 10: The Tell-Tale
Oh my! Your little Pippin is a good deal like my Folco-- the difference being, of course, that Pippin took the lesson of the story, whereas my Folco would never have understood its wider applicability, LOL! The story is very clever as well-- the complete opposite of "the Boy Who Cried Wolf". It makes me woder: *did* Frodo hear that story before, or did he make it up on the spot? *grin*
Author's reply
Where your Folco simply cannot dissemble, this little Pippin is self-righteously choosing not to do so, and with disasterous results, of course. As for when Frodo might have heard that story--well, that will one day be told. Heh!
harrowcat · 31 May 2010 · Chapter 10: The Tell-Tale
A perfect tale within a story. Two for the price of one. Poor Pippin - and poor everyone else! But at least they got to stay in happier company for a while!
Author's reply
Indeed, Harrowcat! At least Pippin took the lesson to heart, the dear lad. And none of them had to put up with Lalia lording it over everyone! Heh!
shirebound · 31 May 2010 · Chapter 10: The Tell-Tale
“What do you think?” Frodo answered in a gentle voice. “So I shouldn’t tell you that Pearl----” But something in Frodo’s suddenly stern countenance stopped him, and Pippin took a deep breath instead. “Oh, I see,” he said. A darling story, and a very good lesson. :)
Author's reply
Oh, I'm glad you think so, Shirebound. Thanks so!
Soledad · 31 May 2010 · Chapter 10: The Tell-Tale
Heh! Frodo was a clever one, wasn't he?
Author's reply
But of course, Soledad! And it's good to hear from you. Will there be more chapters to beta soon?
Linda Hoyland · 28 May 2010 · Chapter 9: The One Left Out of the Conspiracy
It is always interesting to see famous events from another POV.
Author's reply
I know, Linda. I feel rather sorry for Folco, but know he turned out well in the end, of course. Thanks for the feedback.
Linda Hoyland · 28 May 2010 · Chapter 8: Explaining
This must have been so hard for Elves to understand. I liked the analogy with the seeds.
Author's reply
Many of those on Tol Eressea had seen deaths in their fellows as well as in mortals who fought alongside of them in Beleriand; but for those born on the island to think of sentient beings dying must have been difficult. And I'm certain that both Frodo and Sam thought in terms of seeds and plants when trying to explain the natural deaths of mortals to young Elves. Thanks so, Linda.
Lindelea · 27 May 2010 · Chapter 9: The One Left Out of the Conspiracy
Ah, how lovely to see familiar faces! I have a lot more comments to make on this one, but will have to make it another review, later, as it's past midnight and the alarm will ring at 6, I think. G'night.
Author's reply
Yes, Folco was able to worm his way into another tale. I need to get ready for a luncheon meeting, to be followed by an afternoon and evening's work myself. And there will be good reason to review this soon enough--Dreamflower was gracious enough to nominate it for a MEFA! And I thank her so!
Andrea · 26 May 2010 · Chapter 9: The One Left Out of the Conspiracy
A thrill of hope rose in Folco’s soul, for he remembered some of what he’d read as he’d copied those books for old Bilbo…. Folco would have been a good conspirator or even traveller as well. From all those books he had copied for Bilbo he might have known more about the wide world than even Merry and Pippin, at least at the beginning of their journey. But by staying in the Shire and suffering like the other hobbits he remained one of them, a "proper" hobbit. So if *he* had decided to tell the others about Frodo's quest and his journey to the Undying Lands they might have believed him. (If-clause correct???) I don't know if he did so, but it would have been worth trying.
Author's reply
Yes, a proper "if-clause." I've always been intrigued by the fact that this one of Frodo's special friends didn't apparently take part in the Conspiracy, although he did help Frodo move to Buckland. So, if he didn't, why not? And it's very likely that what he said about the quest might have made more of an impact than what Pippin or Merry might have said. And are you seeking to turn yet another plotbunny loose on me? Heh! As if I didn't have far too many around here to begin with!
Kitty · 25 May 2010 · Chapter 9: The One Left Out of the Conspiracy
Interesting to see this all from the POV of Folco. He's rather perceptive and sees how the four have changed, and most of all Frodo; it had to be sometimes a bit frustrating to barely know anything about the why. Freddy is right - if anyone outside of the Traveller's immediate families deserves to know what truly happened, then it's Folco. Luckily Freddy knows so much; I am not sure how much Merry, Pippin and Sam would tell anyone. And Frodo was notoriously tight-lipped about it, as we all know.
Author's reply
Folco has been patient long enough, I think! And it's been nice working him back into my tales after so very long! Thanks so, Kitty!
Kitty · 24 May 2010 · Chapter 8: Explaining
The principle of mortality has to be difficult to understand for elves, and even more so for the ones as young as Livwen. Knowing she loves Frodo, I can see why she is not too happy to know that Sam's arrival will mean she has to lose Frodo pretty soon. Very typical Sam-ish explanation why they have to go on, but it might help Livwen to understand. The same goes for Frodo's explanation. It was beautiful said, in both cases.
Author's reply
I'm so glad that you feel that Sam and Frodo both managed to explain the situation as well as they could. I think Sam would always think in terms of his gardening, while Frodo would truly try to use an analogy that Livwen herself would best appreciate. Livwen must now begin to appreciate just what their mortality means to these so special guests within her world. Am so glad to hear from you! Hope all is not too hectic in your life!
Antane · 2 May 2010 · Chapter 4: Regrets Thought at the Party
Ah, poor Frodo, all that he gained was nothing compared to what he lost. *hugs him* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Yes, you are so right about that, Antane. Thanks so!
Antane · 2 May 2010 · Chapter 8: Explaining
What a wonderful story, my dear Larner! I love that Frodo did hang on as of course he must have, even though he senses and longs for the greater adventure to come. I love also his description of the crab and how that applies to mortals in general and to himself in particular and also that he was even grateful for his time with the Ring. Such would be the healing and understanding I hope he did indeed find in the West. Love his friend's initial reaction of Sam being so small and old and also the last sentence. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I do believe that Frodo would have remained as long as he could in hope of Sam's coming, and that neither would wish to remain all that long once both were well recovered from their losses. Livwen has grown up in Frodo's company and is accustomed to his height; but how different it would seem to find that the infamous Perhael is not even as tall as her beloved Iorhael! And it would hammer home to her just how fragile Frodo is now--how ready he is to lay down his life in order to seek what will come next. And I think Frodo must have sought to explain as best he could how it is for mortals in images with which she would be familiar. Thanks so very much!
Lindelea · 28 April 2010 · Chapter 8: Explaining
Ah, here is a presentation of the Gift as it was intended, before the Black Númenóreans perverted it. Things in this world, while they may be beautiful, grow ever paler by comparison to the hope shining beyond. Beautifully done!
Author's reply
Yes, so I believe it to be as well. And that hope ought to grow stronger as we come ever closer to it!