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Was this spoken during the Third Age?
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It was
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Alatar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:41 pm So-so! The hunt was over and we were finally reunited in an unexpected place
Was it spoken during the reunion of the three hunters and Gandalf the White?
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Close, but no.
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At Isengard?
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Yep
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Hint Needed?
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Yes please!
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Its spoken in Isengard :) I thought that would have been hint enough, no?
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I'm surprised this one has been difficult as it didn't change very much. Aragorn to Merry, Pippin, Gimli and my kitty's namesake.

‘Well, well! The hunt is over, and we meet again at last, where none of us ever thought to come."
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That's the one!
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Here's a new one.

There is no doubt that it will be very soothing. Goodbye! If you don't want to come with me, just leave without further discussion!
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Is the translation accurate?
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Somewhat.
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Sounds a bit Turinesque. First Age?
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Third Age. Though I agree it sounds Túrin-esque.
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Thorin?
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No wait, is it Bilbo breaking the Dwarves out of the Elvenking's Palace?
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Yes, to Thorin.
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Do we need more of a hint? It seemed like Al was on the right track.
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