These 'letters' are written by Tolkien himself. They're published under the title of The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien. Included are letters of correspondence to publishing companies, C.S. Lewis, Christopher Tolkien, other personal friends, and early fans who wrote Tolkien with questions about his world.
The part about their own desire would imply that there would come a point where the person knew it was time. As mortals, they would surely tire of life, not being used to immortality or the idea of it. You've heard of people knowing it was their 'time' to go? Same concept here, I believe.
[ August 14, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]
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...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.
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