by Silent Draco Two weeks after they accepted King Fingolfin’s gift, after second breakfast, the Halflings heard a mellow tenor voice chanting songs of praise for Yavannah. A quiet tapping came at their main door; Frodo was closest, and opened the door to greet a wonder. A visitor, one of the Maiar from the almost…
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Chapter 11, Part 4 – The Healing of Lórien
by Silent Draco Frodo, in his turn, was welcomed and walked to another small cottage. “Lady Estë asked us to walk about the gardens, and chant or sing, as is your wont,” spoke Mardur. “Come, let me sing some verses of the Voyage of Fendlas the Unprepared. Though his was not quite the time, yet…
Chapter 11, Part 3 – The Healing of Lórien
by Silent Draco Bilbo and Frodo were both healed of all hurt, injury, and spiritual ill they took from bearing and resisting the Master-Ring. All shadows were cleansed from mind and heart, and sorrow replaced with understanding, wisdom, and regret. For among those sorrows and regret was the knowledge that they would never return to…
Chapter 11, Part 2 – The Healing of Lórien
by Silent Draco “Namarith, foxglove tincture, six drops, and a small spoon of fevers-bane. Mix with the arrow’s root.” She sang a rhythm-song to steady mind and heart; taking the proffered soft cake, she deftly placed half under Sam’s tongue. Cradling his head on her lap, she sang on. Sun and Sky and star shall…
Chapter 10, Part 1 – Pause and Remember
by Silent Draco Chapter 10, Part 1 – Pause and Remember Elanor Fairbairn stood outside the damp-room, examining several trays of mushrooms. She wanted a good flavor match for the roast boar and apples, one of Fastred’s favorites, for his birthday dinner. Two of the youngsters bounded down to hall toward her, in alarm. “Ma,…
Chapter 9, Part 1 – A Final Word
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Chapter 8, Part 2 – To Please the Gardner
Chapter 7 – Part 2 Chapter 7 – Part 1 Chapter 6 – Part 2 Chapter 6 – Part 1 Chapter 5 – Part 4 Chapter 5 – Part 3 Chapter 5 – Part 2 …
Chapter 8, Part 1 – To Please the Gardner
Chapter 7 – Part 2 Chapter 7 – Part 1 Chapter 6 – Part 2 Chapter 6 – Part 1 Chapter 5 – Part 4 Chapter 5 – Part 3 Chapter 5 – Part 2 …
Chapter 7, Part 2 – The Joys of a Simple Garden
Chapter 7 – Part 1 Chapter 6 – Part 2 Chapter 6 – Part 1 Chapter 5 – Part 4 Chapter 5 – Part 3 Chapter 5 – Part 2 Chapter 5 – Part 1 Chapter 4 – Part 2…
Chapter 7, Part 1 – The Joys of a Simple Garden
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