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Most of them, verbatim or synonyms.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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The closest thing I can think of is Frodo at the end of the Scouring about the last stroke of the War happening at Bag End: 'Among all my hopes and fears at least I never expected that.’
But you said it wasn't Frodo, so that probably isn't it!
But you said it wasn't Frodo, so that probably isn't it!
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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It's not.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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Is it about Gandalf?
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No, Gandalf is not involved
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Are we correct to be looking in LOTR?
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Yes.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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Does it concern Gimli and Legolas?
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They are both present but the words are not spoken by, to, or about either of them.Inanna wrote:Does it concern Gimli and Legolas?
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Is it said by or to Aragorn by one of the Rohirrim?
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By Aragorn. The Rohirrim are present but they are not a part of the conversation at the moment.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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Is it said to Merry or Pippin? Or both of them?
(And is Gandalf not only "not involved" but also not present?
(And is Gandalf not only "not involved" but also not present?
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Not to Merry or Pippin. Gandalf is not present.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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Okay. Aragorn to Halbarad: "Of all joys this is the least expected!"
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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That's it.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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Even if we are all of us, that is not easy
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Was this spoken during the Council of Elrond?
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No, later.
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"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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After Moria?
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No, before.
Which narrows it down pretty nicely!
Which narrows it down pretty nicely!
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."