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Inziladun · 10-02-2011, 08:16 PM

Indeed, Lal. Good one!

Galadriel55 · 10-02-2011, 09:05 PM

Thirded. Nice picture!

And I think that Zil is right about the riders: Tolkien did not write Sherlock Holmes novels where every detail means something or other. The riders could be random, accidental, passers-by.

littlemanpoet · 10-04-2011, 06:51 PM

Mebbe the third one got et by orcs....

Inziladun · 10-04-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Mebbe the third one got et by orcs....

That, or he joined the Drúedain and could be found wearing a loincloth in the forest.

Lalaith · 10-05-2011, 12:40 PM

Oh yes the Third Rider..(cue zither music and Orson Welles standing in the shadows)

btw I can't take credit for that pic, took it off t'internet, but yes, it is nice.

Tuor in Gondolin · 10-05-2011, 01:44 PM

Interesting observation by Galadriel55. I always just assumed it was
Hirgon and friend(s). Although Tolkien seems more inclined with 3
at a time riders. Wasn't that the number sent several times to Eorl
asking for HELP!

Inziladun · 10-06-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuor in Gondolin

Interesting observation by Galadriel55. I always just assumed it was
Hirgon and friend(s). Although Tolkien seems more inclined with 3
at a time riders. Wasn't that the number sent several times to Eorl
asking for HELP!

According to UT, Cirion the Steward sent three pairs of messengers to Eorl.

10-02-2011, 08:16 PM	#1
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Indeed, Lal. Good one! __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

10-02-2011, 09:05 PM	#2
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,491	Thirded. Nice picture! And I think that Zil is right about the riders: Tolkien did not write Sherlock Holmes novels where every detail means something or other. The riders could be random, accidental, passers-by. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

10-05-2011, 12:40 PM	#5
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Oh yes the Third Rider..(cue zither music and Orson Welles standing in the shadows) btw I can't take credit for that pic, took it off t'internet, but yes, it is nice. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

10-05-2011, 01:44 PM	#6
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Interesting observation by Galadriel55. I always just assumed it was Hirgon and friend(s). Although Tolkien seems more inclined with 3 at a time riders. Wasn't that the number sent several times to Eorl asking for HELP! __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.' Last edited by Tuor in Gondolin; 10-05-2011 at 01:50 PM.

10-04-2011, 06:51 PM	#3
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Mebbe the third one got et by orcs....