Boromir and his search for Rivendell - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Inziladun · 04-02-2014, 11:39 AM

Considering the account of Bilbo of his arrival at Rivendell in The Hobbit, a distance of many miles from the Ford to the Last Homely House seems more than reasonable.

They crossed the Ford in the morning, and didn't arrive at the valley until dusk. And with Gandalf leading the way, too! Then again, maybe he was just toying with the Dwarves and knew the way all along.

I realize the particulars of Eriador geography weren't as clear-cut in Tolkien's mind when he wrote TH, but still...

04-02-2014, 11:39 AM	#27
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,040	Considering the account of Bilbo of his arrival at Rivendell in The Hobbit, a distance of many miles from the Ford to the Last Homely House seems more than reasonable. They crossed the Ford in the morning, and didn't arrive at the valley until dusk. And with Gandalf leading the way, too! Then again, maybe he was just toying with the Dwarves and knew the way all along. I realize the particulars of Eriador geography weren't as clear-cut in Tolkien's mind when he wrote TH, but still... __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.