The Autobiographical Tolkien - 'Leaf by Niggle'...

[HerenIstarion]

Generally being in agreement with you, davem, I have one tiniest bone to pick:

Originally Posted by davem

He desires that his work may be taken up & made into a Way beyond, in to & beyond the Mountains

Not beyond the Mountains - the work (Niggle's Parish) stays this side of the range, it is Niggle himself who goes with the shepherd. Toklien has been more humble than that