I am SO glad I asked! I wasn't aware of the history behind this poem - you've all shed so much light on this subject for me. Thanks! I think I'm going to have to find the letters. I've read all of the novels and tales but have only dabbled in the history of the actual writing of them.
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- I must find the Mountain of Fire and cast the thing into the gulf of Doom. Gandalf said so. I do not think I shall ever get there.
- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
- Where are we going?...And why am I in this handbasket?
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