The Tolkien Translation Game!
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Yes, hence the boats.
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Is it Legolas, speaking to Gimli after the latter has expressed dismay at leaving Lothlórien and Galadriel behind: "For such is the way of it: to find and lose, as it seems to those whose boat is on the running stream."
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Is it this one:
Legolas to Gimli referring time spent "with" Galadriel in flowery language: "For such is the way of it: to find and lose, as it seems to those whose boat is in the running stream."
Legolas to Gimli referring time spent "with" Galadriel in flowery language: "For such is the way of it: to find and lose, as it seems to those whose boat is in the running stream."
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Cross-posted with V! A first, I think, for this game.
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Yes and yes....and yes.
"Nay!" said Legolas. "Alas for us all! And for all that walk the world in these after-days. For such is the way of it: to find and lose, as it seems to those whose boat is on the running stream. But I count you blessed, Gimli son of Glóin: for your loss you suffered of your own free will, and you might have chosen otherwise..."
"Nay!" said Legolas. "Alas for us all! And for all that walk the world in these after-days. For such is the way of it: to find and lose, as it seems to those whose boat is on the running stream. But I count you blessed, Gimli son of Glóin: for your loss you suffered of your own free will, and you might have chosen otherwise..."
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How fun that we got it at essentially the same time. You go next, Inanna!
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Thanks, V!
Here goes:
However, in the event of a major fall, you will need less to lead.
(Note to people on this board: See how I jumped to the opportunity? None of the "no, no, you go" y'all indulge in.)
Here goes:
However, in the event of a major fall, you will need less to lead.
(Note to people on this board: See how I jumped to the opportunity? None of the "no, no, you go" y'all indulge in.)
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"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Jumped at*, not to*
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Is it Sam to Frodo in the Emyn Muil?
The Vinyamars on Stage! This time at Bag End
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No.
The meaning has changed, key words remain.
The meaning has changed, key words remain.
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Was it spoken during the Third Age?
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Yes.
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Was this spoken during or about the Scouring of the Shire?
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No, not relevant to Scouring at all. And spoken much earlier, but same book.
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Was it spoken between Frodo and Sam?
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No. Different race… but both people (speaker & speakee(?))are of the same race.
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Yes.
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Has the Ring been destroyed at this point?