WWXLV: The Fellowship of Saruman

[Nogrod]

"Oh, master dwarf. Forgive me if I have insulted you for that has happened unwilllingly and unintentionally as it has not been my goal. Tom doesn't insult anyone. But you should also watch what you say:

Originally Posted by Daín

You my good man go after those who have done you wrong whether it be an honost mistake or not, and favor those who favor you.

as I have defended my staunchest accusator Uglúk quite openly. And I'd indeed still rather let you go back to your kinsfolk in Esgaroth... without the Ring that is.

But you should change your stance on Lillies and dafodillies young dwarf. They are infinitively more beautiful, interesting and full of innocent life than many of the more complex forms of life that walk this Middle-Earth. And they have been here longer than any moving species as well. There is age-old wisdom in them. I should know it as I was here tending thewm already that time."

Tom smiled benevolently to the dwarf. "I do not doubt your bravery, courage or heroism. But I do fear you might have other plans for the Ring than the council sent us for.

But I need to take a look at this young marshall Théodred as well before it comes too late. Luckily we still have an hour..."