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Old 09-05-2006, 02:22 PM   #241
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It's A, Dain to Thrain.
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Old 09-05-2006, 02:29 PM   #242
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Old 09-05-2006, 02:40 PM   #243
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*looks back at page 3* haha, indeed

It is a great host

A. and we should repay it
B. and it's approaching fast
C. and follows us hard
D. and it is on our trail
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Old 09-06-2006, 04:34 AM   #244
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I suppose that must have been said by someone in Theoden's host (probably Aragorn) about Halbarad's company of rangers following Theoden's company. That is, it's C
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Old 09-06-2006, 04:40 AM   #245
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I'm quite certain you've got the speaker down but I'm also rather certain it wasn't about Halbarad. Ah well, we'll wait for Evisse.
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Old 09-06-2006, 12:52 PM   #246
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Yep, it is Aragorn to Theoden. Sleepy was right as well, though, it's not about Halbarad, it's about the host of orcs.

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Old 09-13-2006, 03:02 AM   #247
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Help! help! help!
A. I never meant to leave you like this for ever and ever; but now I don't see that it can be helped
B. Drat you, dog! What be you a-doing?
C. I am not trying to rob you, but to help you. I wish you would trust me, as you used
D. I was looking forward to your help
E. They are taking the hobbits to Isengard!
F. Awake! Fear! Fire! Foes! Awake!
G. I see that you do not yet know what to do. It is not my part to choose for you; but I will help you as I may
H. I'm sorry, but I can't help you, I'm afraid
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Old 10-22-2006, 02:16 AM   #248
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Is it B?
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Old 10-24-2006, 09:30 AM   #249
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Yes it is, spot on
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Old 10-25-2006, 02:21 PM   #250
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It was a guess by elimination. ;]

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My heart desires:
A. to find peace at last
B. this treasure
C. to come with you
D. to remain with you
E. to dwell in peace
F. a good meal
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Old 01-16-2011, 07:29 AM   #251
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Bump

Hint: it's spoken at the first meeting of two who would become great friends
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Old 01-20-2011, 02:28 PM   #252
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It is C:

"I thank you for your fair words," said Aragorn, "and my heart desires to come with you; but I cannot desert my friends while hope remains."

spoken to Eomer in "The Riders of Rohan"

I think this remained unsolved for so long not because it was too difficult, but because nobody wanted to go to the trouble of contriving a new riddle...
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:59 AM   #253
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Thumbs up

Haha maybe.
I guess this isn't a popular game...

But since you bravely took it upon yourself to answer, now it's your turn : ]
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Old 01-21-2011, 02:52 PM   #254
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OK, here we go:
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This only I ask
A. Give me a sword of worth
B. Let me go hence free
C. Give me news of my kin
D. Give me your swiftest horse
E. Never return to this country
F. Let me lie down and continue my dream
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Old 01-22-2011, 09:42 AM   #255
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I think it's C, just because it sounds familiar that way...
Oh, wait, that was Turin talking to Mablung! Wasn't it?
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Quite right, Galadriel55, well done!
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Old 01-22-2011, 02:41 PM   #257
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Thanks, Guinevere!

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You come late,
A. And I grudge the delay
B. Friend! Why so?
C. But late is better than never
D. What held you back?
E. Were you not bidden with the others?
F. the sun is already up!
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Old 02-06-2011, 02:37 AM   #258
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It's E, Thingol to Beleg.
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Old 02-06-2011, 08:14 AM   #259
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You got it, Evisse!
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Old 02-06-2011, 11:59 AM   #260
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Leaf Thanks! Let's see....

Westwards our hearts have been turned and we believe....


A. that there we may find Hope
B. there is strength and valour in us who will take this journey.
C. that there we shall find Elmo.
D. that there we shall find Light
E. that we may yet find a way to Valinor.
F: that there our hope lies.
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Old 02-09-2011, 04:58 AM   #261
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Silmaril

Hint: It's from the Silmarillion.
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:00 AM   #262
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I'm guessing - D. Sounds like something Beor's people said to Finrod.
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Old 02-12-2011, 10:19 AM   #263
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Thumbs up Hurrah

Yes!
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I spoke not
a) of the difference between the black and the gold
b) of the difference in height
c) of the one who has gone
d) to you as yet
e) of Eomer
f) of the White Lady

Hopefully it's not too obscure! Or too easy, for that matter.
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