[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I don't think the Hurin example is too relevant. Hurin was an old foe of Morgoth's so undoubtedly he would have double-crossed him.

However, if an Orc killed Beren or Fingon, I'm pretty sure he would be rewarded. Why not? What is the harm of promoting that particular Orc to captain of his platoon, or whatever?

Surely it would be counterproductive to kill an Orc who has proved to be very useful to you.

I think its pretty unlikely that an Orc would be getting ideas so far above his station that Morgoth should be worried.

[ August 16, 2003: Message edited by: Eomer of the Rohirrim ]