The Tolkien Translation Game!
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But a nice guess!
"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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Did it get drastically shortened in the translation? If so, I may have found it.
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It was shortened, but I wouldn't say drastically.
ETA: by word count it is 2/3 as long as the original.
ETA: by word count it is 2/3 as long as the original.
"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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In that case it's probably not this one:
(Manwë to Yavanna)If thou hadst thy will what wouldst thou reserve? Of all thy realm what dost thou hold dearest?
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It is, but only the second sentence! Your turn.
"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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Please accept it if you wish. I don't think I'll ever want one again.
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Is that Frodo to Sam when he gives him Sting?
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Well, you're kinda on the right track, but no.
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Is it about the pipe weed?
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Yes! Can you provide the quote?
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Oooh books not to hand but I think its in Rivendell when he gives him Sting and the Mithril coat?
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You have the exact right spot - this quote specifically refers to Sting though, not the Mithril coat.
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"This is Sting. Take it if you like. I shan't want it again, I expect!"
And since i know that's the correct quote I'll go again.
Consider the worst case scenario: There's no point in walking around in the fog.
And since i know that's the correct quote I'll go again.
Consider the worst case scenario: There's no point in walking around in the fog.
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Barrowdowns?
"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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I figured not, since it would be too obvious. I'm glad I was right!
"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 from The Hobbit?
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LOTR?
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