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Firefoot · 03-25-2004, 06:32 AM

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Yet I told still my terror to nobody, realizing the danger of an ill-timed softly spoken word, if it proceeded amiss.

These are hard to write! Thank you, Thesaurus!

Guinevere · 03-26-2004, 02:24 PM

That must be Gandalf at the Council of Elrond:

"But I spoke yet of my dread to none, knowing the peril of an untimely whisper if it went astray."

Firefoot · 03-26-2004, 02:43 PM

Yes, that's it.

Guinevere · 03-28-2004, 09:43 AM

Thank you. But now, for a new one...

Quote:

"They're not able to be victorious always!"

Evisse the Blue · 02-14-2004, 02:15 PM

Thanks, Sleepy! Here's an easy one, but the best I could come up with for now:

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You shall possess not one nor the other. Still, it isn't of my making. I only predict.

luthien-elvenprincess · 03-09-2004, 07:05 AM

Could you give a big hint...maybe from what book this comes?

Evisse the Blue · 03-11-2004, 02:50 AM

Sure thing! It's from ROTK.

Guinevere · 03-24-2004, 06:22 AM

I just discovered this challenging game. May I join in?

This must be Saruman telling Frodo:

"But do not expect me to wish you health and long life. You will have neither. But that is not my doing. I merely foretell."

Evisse the Blue · 03-24-2004, 06:56 AM

Correct as always, Guinevere!

Guinevere · 03-24-2004, 02:07 PM

Thank you, Evisse!

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A lot are the curious possibilities of the earth, and aid frequently shall approach from the part of the feeble when the learned stumble.

Is this still recognizable?

Firefoot · 03-24-2004, 02:53 PM

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"Many are the strange chances of the world," said Mithrandir, "and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the wise falter."

It was Gandalf at the White Council.

03-26-2004, 02:24 PM	#2
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	That must be Gandalf at the Council of Elrond: "But I spoke yet of my dread to none, knowing the peril of an untimely whisper if it went astray." __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

03-09-2004, 07:05 AM	#6
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,031	Could you give a big hint...maybe from what book this comes? __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

03-11-2004, 02:50 AM	#7
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Sure thing! It's from ROTK. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

03-24-2004, 06:22 AM	#8
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	I just discovered this challenging game. May I join in? This must be Saruman telling Frodo: "But do not expect me to wish you health and long life. You will have neither. But that is not my doing. I merely foretell." __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

03-24-2004, 06:56 AM	#9
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	welcome :) Correct as always, Guinevere! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

03-26-2004, 02:43 PM	#3
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Yes, that's it.