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doug*platypus · 02-22-2003, 03:51 AM

The words "man" and "woman" are properly used of Hobbits as well as Men. Maybe it was a sign that Pippin was growing up, since he was the youngest of the Fellowship, or that Gandalf's respect for him was growing.

It was certainly nicer than saying, "With me is Peregrin son of Paladin. Thanks to this little punk, I had to fight a Balrog! Not that he ever said sorry!"

02-22-2003, 03:51 AM	#9
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	The words "man" and "woman" are properly used of Hobbits as well as Men. Maybe it was a sign that Pippin was growing up, since he was the youngest of the Fellowship, or that Gandalf's respect for him was growing. It was certainly nicer than saying, "With me is Peregrin son of Paladin. Thanks to this little punk, I had to fight a Balrog! Not that he ever said sorry!" __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.