Who Said It?

Chrissiejane · Post by **Chrissiejane** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:20 pm

Here's a possibility:
I think this could be the man himself, Hurin, in which case it would need to occur early in the book.

marbretherese · Post by **marbretherese** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:34 pm

That's right, ChrissieJane, in Chapter 1. He says it to Turgon on leaving Gondolin.

Over to you!

Chrissiejane · Post by **Chrissiejane** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:29 pm

Here's a level 1:

You are wise, and cruel. You have robbed my revenge of sweetness, and now I must go hence in bitterness, in debt to your mercy.

Gil · Post by **Gil** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:23 am

hi Chrissiejane, since no-one else has answered this one, I will!

It's Saruman talking to Frodo at Bag End, after Saruman has tired to kill Frodo and Frodo has refused to have him killed in return.

One of the things I love about the story is the way the events change everyone involved. Frodo HAS grown, as have all the hobbits. The simple, rural life that once contented them is never going to be quite enough again. Sam deals with this by getting into power as Mayor and sending his daughter to the court (and he'd never have achieved the role as Mayor if he'd stayed in the Shire), Mippin deal with this by leaving the Shire regularly for some more interesting places and Frodo leaves entirely. It's odd, they fight to preserve a way of life and then find that what they have managed to preserve is no longer enough - a very insightful idea, life IS like that!!!

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:33 pm

You're right, it is a good line to think about, Gil. And it's just like Saruman to twist things around by calling Frodo's merciful act cruel.

Chrissiejane · Post by **Chrissiejane** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:26 pm

It's a very arresting line and has such depth to it. The professor's way of weaving so much into so few words is such a rare talent.
You to go Gil!

Gil · Post by **Gil** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:35 am

Thanks Chrissiejane! this is a fairly difficult one.

who said:

"If beggars will not wait at the door, but sneak in to try thieving, that is what we do to them."

Have fun!!!

Gil · Post by **Gil** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:58 am

No takers?????

hint time: appendices!

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:34 pm

I found it! Azog said this. He was the orc who had his name branded on the brow of Thror at Moria.

Philipa · Post by **Philipa** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:16 am

Phew! I'm glad someone found it. I've been to busy with this holiday stuff to even crack a book.

Honestly Gil, I wasn't ignoring you.

Gil · Post by **Gil** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:31 am

Well done Merry, over to you now!

Philipa it's such a busy time of year!!!! I never thought anyone was ignoring me it's just that Real Life gets in the way.

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:38 pm

I agree--we should all be patient with this during these busy days. For me, with school out and grades in, there is actually a little bit of time!

Level 1.5:

"There might be no Queen in Gondor."

Gil · Post by **Gil** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:59 pm

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

elentarivarda · Post by **elentarivarda** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:43 pm

Merry wrote: Level 1.5:

"There might be no Queen in Gondor."

Gandalf!

Who said this?:

Level 2.5

"When the black breath blows
and death's shadow grows
and all lights pass,
come athelas! come athelas!
Life to the dying
In the king's hand lying!"

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Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:24 pm

elentarivarda wrote:Who said this?:
Level 2.5

"When the black breath blows
and death's shadow grows
and all lights pass,
come athelas! come athelas!
Life to the dying
In the king's hand lying!"

That would be the herb-master at Minas Tirith.