did shadowfax leave? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kalimac · 02-07-2003, 10:05 PM

Tar Elenion - thanks! That should probably settle it.

I had always rather thought that Gandalf and Shadowfax went together, mostly due to the "do not let us part in this world again" quote, though I was wondering whether "this world" could be interpreted to mean just Middle-Earth, or whether the Undying Lands could be included in that statement as well. As for Shadowfax not being a Ringbearer ( [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]) - well, Gimli was allowed to accompany Legolas some two hundred-odd years later, due to the special nature of their friendship (and I mean that in an entirely G-rated sense). I suppose we could see Shadowfax as a parallel case - an exception made for a firm friend.

02-07-2003, 10:05 PM	#10
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Tar Elenion - thanks! That should probably settle it. I had always rather thought that Gandalf and Shadowfax went together, mostly due to the "do not let us part in this world again" quote, though I was wondering whether "this world" could be interpreted to mean just Middle-Earth, or whether the Undying Lands could be included in that statement as well. As for Shadowfax not being a Ringbearer ( [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]) - well, Gimli was allowed to accompany Legolas some two hundred-odd years later, due to the special nature of their friendship (and I mean that in an entirely G-rated sense). I suppose we could see Shadowfax as a parallel case - an exception made for a firm friend. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.