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MatthewM · 07-20-2006, 10:09 PM

What parts in The Lord of the Rings do you find comical? This is so far my favorite:

As the Company from Helm's Deep emerges from the Forest of Huorns that consumed the Uruks:

"Legolas halted and looked back with regret. Then he gave a sudden cry.

There are eyes! he said. Eyes looking out from the shadows of the boughs! I never saw such eyes before.

The others, surprised by his cry, halted and turned; but Legolas started to ride back.

No, no! cried Gimli. Do as you please in your madness, but let me first get down from this horse! I wish to see no eyes!"

(The Two Towers, The Road to Isengard)

Makes me laugh everytime! Especially the "do what you will in your madness" line. I just picture Legolas taking off with poor Gimli there.

07-20-2006, 10:09 PM	#1
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 628	Comical Parts What parts in The Lord of the Rings do you find comical? This is so far my favorite: As the Company from Helm's Deep emerges from the Forest of Huorns that consumed the Uruks: "Legolas halted and looked back with regret. Then he gave a sudden cry. There are eyes! he said. Eyes looking out from the shadows of the boughs! I never saw such eyes before. The others, surprised by his cry, halted and turned; but Legolas started to ride back. No, no! cried Gimli. Do as you please in your madness, but let me first get down from this horse! I wish to see no eyes!" (The Two Towers, The Road to Isengard) Makes me laugh everytime! Especially the "do what you will in your madness" line. I just picture Legolas taking off with poor Gimli there. __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring