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piosenniel · 07-23-2002, 11:47 AM

Thanks, Stephanos!

So, when Tolkien speaks of the leaguer of Gondolin, does he mean that Gondolin is besieged or beleaguered? Or, does he mean that Gondolin is beleaguering/besieging Morgoth's territory? I'm unclear on that.

07-23-2002, 11:47 AM	#36
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Thanks, Stephanos! So, when Tolkien speaks of the leaguer of Gondolin, does he mean that Gondolin is besieged or beleaguered? Or, does he mean that Gondolin is beleaguering/besieging Morgoth's territory? I'm unclear on that. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.