LotR -- Book 1 - Chapter 04 – A Short Cut to Mushrooms

[Bêthberry]

Why, SpM, it is a pleasure to see you taking up my point in the the third post here about the value of the Maggots.

Well, I for one would be very happy to have neighbours such as Farmer and Mrs. Maggot. Their hospitality, nay, even more, their courage and active support, says much positive to me about The Shire.

Is it immodest to quote oneself? I think not, given some of the hesitations we have seen here about the Farmer and his missus.

It would probably be well to point out, if the image is not too earthy for some, that maggots, the creatures, eat dead flesh.