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I was pretty confident of that one. :)
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This one changed quite a bit, but I think it could be a fun one.

Although they lost by one point, the game was over and it was great to see them bounce back!
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I don't suppose Golfimbul was involved?
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Nope!
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Legoland vs. Gimli orc slaying contest?
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Yup!
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And?
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Sorry, I can recall all these random quotes but when it comes to actually finding them in the book I'm :?
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Someone should be able to do so!
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Since the quote seems to describe the final tally of the orc-slaying contest, it's probably right after the battle. If that helps.
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Frelga wrote:Sorry, I can recall all these random quotes but when it comes to actually finding them in the book I'm :?
Which was my situation in the Pippin quote.
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Is it Gimli at Hornburg?
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Yes (or thereabouts)!
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I think I found the quote. If I’m right, then I was right about it being right after the battle. So if you look at the beginning of the very next chapter, you should find it quickly.
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Then that’s not the one I was thinking of. Here’s the one I found, but it’s too far from V’s quote.

“There was a battle here three nights ago, and here Legolas and I played a game that I won only by a single orc.”
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No it's earlier than thay, though thay is a good guess.
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Jude, you go.
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Legolas wrote:You have passed my score by one. But I do not grudge you the game, so glad am I to see you on your legs!
If I'm right, I'll dedicate my win to Frelga or Inanna, whoever wants to go first. I only got it because of their hints.
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You are right, and I realize that I misspoke when I was asked if it was Gimli and I said yes, when I should have said it was said to Gimli. :oops:
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You covered yourself by adding "or thereabouts" :D

Hey Frelga or Inanna...
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