Elrond - broke or a stingy old dude

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

I think your conclusions about Elrond are unfounded.

For one thing, it was apparently the intention of Elrond and Gandalf that the Fellowship would be passing through Lorien on the journey.
Second, both Lembas and the cloaks were "proprietary" to Galadriel.
Third, Sam says to himself as they prepare to depart Rivendell that there was no rope, because it had not been requested.

Last, Elrond did provide food, water, clothing, and Miruvor, all of which were certainly an aid to the Company.

Still there was a mighty long way to walk before Lorien and they knew all sorts of watchers might be around,

The good, water, clothing was nothing more than would you could have gotten from Bree. I just think one cood expect MORE from Rivendell than just food, blankets and boots.