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Urwen · 05-07-2019, 04:14 PM

Well, the things I alluded to were that he revealed the Fellowship, that he dropped the Elven Brooch and that he was called a fool by Gandalf.

Galadriel55 · 05-07-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

Well, the things I alluded to were that he revealed the Fellowship, that he dropped the Elven Brooch and that he was called a fool by Gandalf.

Yes. Think about that.

Maybe consider the details around these events. Like, you're still missing the "shot" element. Which of these events can satisfy that line?

Urwen · 05-07-2019, 04:19 PM

Well, the closest I could think of is when he threw the rock into the well.

Wait, something just occurred to me. Let's see whether I am on the right track here and not merely confusing the events in the book with those in the movie.

Galadriel55 · 05-07-2019, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

Well, the closest I could think of is when he threw the rock into the well.

Wait, something just occurred to me. Let's see whether I am on the right track here and not merely confusing the events in the book with those in the movie.

Ok, I'll wait with replying to that to see what was the lightbulb that went off just now.

(Or can answer regarding your first point now if you wish

)

Urwen · 05-07-2019, 04:23 PM

Just as I thought. The stone throws. In which case, 'I' would be Boromir.

Galadriel55 · 05-07-2019, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

Just as I thought. The stone throws. In which case, 'I' would be Boromir.

Ohhh, another good example, but sadly not the one in the riddle. A very well-fitting one with the foolish shot (except for the last bit where the interaction occurs).

I can, however, confirm you are correct with Pippin and the incident at the well.

So, can you now place Pippin as either "you" or "I" definitively, given the added info you now have? Then carefully read the interaction between the characters - how do they intersect. And you will find the other one.

Urwen · 05-07-2019, 04:29 PM

Pippin is 'you'.

Galadriel55 · 05-07-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

Pippin is 'you'.

Ok.

Now, how can you connect Pippin to these lines?
My shot you took from where it fell.
You'll get no thanks though you did well.

05-07-2019, 04:14 PM	#1
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	Well, the things I alluded to were that he revealed the Fellowship, that he dropped the Elven Brooch and that he was called a fool by Gandalf. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

05-07-2019, 04:19 PM	#3
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	Well, the closest I could think of is when he threw the rock into the well. Wait, something just occurred to me. Let's see whether I am on the right track here and not merely confusing the events in the book with those in the movie. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

05-07-2019, 04:23 PM	#5
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	Just as I thought. The stone throws. In which case, 'I' would be Boromir. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

05-07-2019, 04:29 PM	#7
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	Pippin is 'you'. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.