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merlilot · 06-27-2002, 12:30 PM

I am never gonna be able to break into the one that's on here, unless someone doesn't post...so...

See, sister! These are duller than thy feet. Fail but twice more to restore my place and the hatred of my mother and surely it will add to the Vanyar one who seeks to be the servant of kings.

Daniel Telcontar · 06-27-2002, 12:54 PM

It is Feanor threating Fingolfin, right?

I think I understand the system.

merlilot · 06-27-2002, 01:18 PM

Yeah, you got it. There is a thread similar to this one, but I will never break into it...so I made my own!

Daniel Telcontar · 06-27-2002, 01:57 PM

Alright, new quote then:

Give this Ring, for you will have great happiness and be free of care, and it will support you in nothing and let you be weary.

Joy · 06-27-2002, 05:12 PM

I know that this one has already been answered, but I just want to write the correct quote also.

Quote:

See, sister! These are duller than thy feet. Fail but twice more to restore my place and the hatred of my mother and surely it will add to the Vanyar one who seeks to be the servant of kings.

See half-brother! This is sharper than thy tongue. Try but once more to usurp my place and the love of my father, and maybe it will rid the Noldor of one who seeks to be the master of thralls.

For the next quote,

Quote:

Give this Ring, for you will have great happiness and be free of care, and it will support you in nothing and let you be weary.

It is Cirdan to Olorin/Mithrandir/Gandalf.

Take now this ring for thy labors and thy cares will be heavy, but it will support thee and defend thee from weariness.

Daniel Telcontar · 06-28-2002, 03:12 AM

You are correct, Joy, but you probably knew that already. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
Please proceed.

Orome · 07-16-2002, 03:35 PM

Joy? are you there?

Joy · 08-17-2002, 02:59 PM

Hey guys, lost this topic for a while. I was out sick for a time. I'll give a post later tonight, unless someone else wants a go.

Susan Delgado · 10-05-2002, 02:06 PM

I'll go.

Quote:

"Silverleaf!" she whispered, "Oh, naked geezer! Ever are they greeting him and see him every day!

Susan Delgado · 10-06-2002, 02:17 PM

Is it really that hard? It's in Fellowship, if that helps.

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-06-2002, 03:42 PM

I found it, Susan - yes, that clue narrowed down the possibilities! It was Frodo; here is the original quote:

Quote:

'Goldberry!' he cried. 'My fair lady, clad all in silver green! We have never said farewell to her, nor seen her since the evening!'

Susan Delgado · 10-06-2002, 04:53 PM

You got it [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-07-2002, 06:11 AM

OK, this one shouldn't be too hard:

Quote:

But later, sir, since you hate the lady ____, crawl as slowly as my knees and throw away queen's iron, since here is no branch out of the country.

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-14-2002, 02:44 PM

This quote has been up a week with no takers - I'll give a hint in hopes of encouraging some brave soul. The key word is "queen's iron" - think of the thinnest form of metal you know as the opposite of iron. And the opposite of queen should be obvious...

mark12_30 · 10-14-2002, 03:33 PM

I don't think so, Rimbaud; I think it's Aragorn to Ioreth. "And now, dame, if you love the Lord Faramir, run as quick as your tongue and get me kingsfoil, if there is a leaf in the city."

Run as quick as your tongue. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Aragorn doesn't get nearly the credit for his humor that he should.

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-15-2002, 02:06 AM

*Estelyn applauds* You got it, mark12_30! Yes, I've always loved the humor in that chapter - and yet another aspect of Aragorn's character that makes him so fantastic! Your turn - looking forward to what you come up with!

*Estelyn briefly considers sueing Rimbaud just for fun, then remembers that his knowledge of legal matters is greater than hers and dismisses the idea.*

mark12_30 · 10-15-2002, 06:45 AM

"No, they have not seen anything since they first looked away from the window, " she said to her shadow. "And then for a grievous parting!"

[ October 15, 2002: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-15-2002, 07:40 AM

That one took some serious searching, but I found it; the speaker is Frodo, in Rivendell.

Quote:

'Yes, you have seen a thing or two since you last peeped out of a looking-glass,' he said to his reflection. 'But now for a merry meeting!'

mark12_30 · 10-15-2002, 07:48 AM

Bravo, Estelyn! That was fast! Your turn.

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-15-2002, 08:47 AM

These are fun, both to guess and to pose! Try this one:

Quote:

Yea, the hostess who has been caught in the cellar will not feel once when she goes away through the window.

Susan Delgado · 10-18-2002, 12:25 PM

It sounds like, "No, the King who has gone to the tower (something) when he enters through the door"

Denethor, perhaps? Let me ferret out a quote...

[ October 18, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

Susan Delgado · 10-19-2002, 01:23 AM

Of course, I went away for the weekend and forgot to bring my book [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] Ah, well, somebody else take it.

HerenIstarion · 10-19-2002, 02:50 AM

Gandalf to Saruman

Quote:

Nay, the guest who has escaped from the roof, will think twice before he comes back in by the door

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-19-2002, 03:04 AM

Very good, HI - proceed at will.

HerenIstarion · 10-19-2002, 03:32 AM

merlilot, we are going to take this place over as well
[img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

just kiddin. k, next one:

Quote:

Forbid his arms give our entity, they haven’t been carried so near yet

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-22-2002, 05:57 AM

This quote has me puzzled, HI - I thought of the Three Runners, but nothing there seemed to fit. I also thought of the Eagles, but again, found no match. Will you give a clue, please?

HerenIstarion · 10-22-2002, 06:19 AM

Certain amount of angry fellaz snapping at one poor chap
[img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

HerenIstarion · 10-24-2002, 11:40 PM

well. further hinting: in The Hobbit [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-25-2002, 07:36 AM

Thanks for another clue, HI - I've almost reread the Hobbit and still can't find it. The word 'entity' is puzzling me - if it were 'enemy', it could be this quote by Thorin to Bilbo:

Quote:

"Get down now to your friends!" he said to Bilbo, "or I will throw you down."

HerenIstarion · 10-28-2002, 01:06 AM

entity: 1 a : BEING, EXISTENCE; especially : independent, separate, or <font color="FF0029">self-contained existence b : the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes

think along lines suggested by colored definition of the word "entity", as thing self contained and therefore not divided, or shared (hint, hint
[img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] )

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-28-2002, 09:17 AM

Is it Bilbo speaking to Thorin?

Quote:

Take it that I have disposed of my share as I wish, and let it go at that!

HerenIstarion · 10-29-2002, 01:03 AM

well, try situation which occured a bit earlier, sometime in August 2941 TA

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-29-2002, 10:48 PM

OK, I finally found it:

Quote:

Let your legs take their share, we have carried you far enough.

That's what the dwarves say to Bombur in Mirkwood.

HerenIstarion · 10-30-2002, 12:00 AM

Aye Estelyn, you've got it. I assume reverse quote was quite crude, since you have spent so much time in guessing it out. Sorry for that. Proceed

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-30-2002, 10:02 AM

Here's a new one to try:

Quote:

Here is nothing which is not worse to end and to accept, since the beginning has been light.

(No, HI, yours wasn't crude - just not one of the better known quotes, and it was difficult to guess the opposite of the word 'entity'!)

HerenIstarion · 10-31-2002, 02:49 AM

Aragorn to Gimli and Legolas at Fangorn:

Quote:

There are some things that it is better to begin than to refuse, even though the end may be dark.

I suppose [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-31-2002, 03:07 AM

Quite right, HI - I guess that was fairly obvious. It is a nice quote, isn't it? Go ahead with a new one!

HerenIstarion · 10-31-2002, 03:33 AM

funny thing to follow, methinks:

Quote:

pacifists are not lazy loving each other in nearest pool

Orodoliel · 11-03-2002, 01:41 PM

Could we have a clue please?
Just a small one?
Nothing I can find seems to fit.

HerenIstarion · 11-03-2002, 02:05 PM

The Hobbit [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

06-27-2002, 12:30 PM	#1
merlilot Wight Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brandy Hall, Buckland, the Eastmarch of the Shire Posts: 204	Backwards quotes I am never gonna be able to break into the one that's on here, unless someone doesn't post...so... See, sister! These are duller than thy feet. Fail but twice more to restore my place and the hatred of my mother and surely it will add to the Vanyar one who seeks to be the servant of kings. __________________ <--- and Billy Boyd. Thanks for the pic Alatariel (hope I spelled it right) even if i took it without permission

06-27-2002, 12:54 PM	#2
Daniel Telcontar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 713	It is Feanor threating Fingolfin, right? I think I understand the system. __________________ Two beer or not two beer, that is the question; by Shakesbeer

06-27-2002, 01:18 PM	#3
merlilot Wight Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brandy Hall, Buckland, the Eastmarch of the Shire Posts: 204	Yeah, you got it. There is a thread similar to this one, but I will never break into it...so I made my own! __________________ <--- and Billy Boyd. Thanks for the pic Alatariel (hope I spelled it right) even if i took it without permission

06-27-2002, 01:57 PM	#4
Daniel Telcontar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 713	Alright, new quote then: Give this Ring, for you will have great happiness and be free of care, and it will support you in nothing and let you be weary. __________________ Two beer or not two beer, that is the question; by Shakesbeer

06-28-2002, 03:12 AM	#6
Daniel Telcontar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 713	You are correct, Joy, but you probably knew that already. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Please proceed. __________________ Two beer or not two beer, that is the question; by Shakesbeer

07-16-2002, 03:35 PM	#7
Orome Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 195	Joy? are you there?

08-17-2002, 02:59 PM	#8
Joy Spirit of a Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wandering Posts: 1,012	Hey guys, lost this topic for a while. I was out sick for a time. I'll give a post later tonight, unless someone else wants a go. __________________ God bless, Joy KingdomWarrior@hotmail.com http://kingdomWarrior.jlym.com As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

10-06-2002, 02:17 PM	#10
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Is it really that hard? It's in Fellowship, if that helps. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

10-06-2002, 04:53 PM	#12
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	You got it [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

10-14-2002, 02:44 PM	#14
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	This quote has been up a week with no takers - I'll give a hint in hopes of encouraging some brave soul. The key word is "queen's iron" - think of the thinnest form of metal you know as the opposite of iron. And the opposite of queen should be obvious... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

10-14-2002, 03:33 PM	#15
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I don't think so, Rimbaud; I think it's Aragorn to Ioreth. "And now, dame, if you love the Lord Faramir, run as quick as your tongue and get me kingsfoil, if there is a leaf in the city." Run as quick as your tongue. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Aragorn doesn't get nearly the credit for his humor that he should. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

10-15-2002, 02:06 AM	#16
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Estelyn applauds You got it, mark12_30! Yes, I've always loved the humor in that chapter - and yet another aspect of Aragorn's character that makes him so fantastic! Your turn - looking forward to what you come up with! Estelyn briefly considers sueing Rimbaud just for fun, then remembers that his knowledge of legal matters is greater than hers and dismisses the idea. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

10-15-2002, 06:45 AM	#17
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	"No, they have not seen anything since they first looked away from the window, " she said to her shadow. "And then for a grievous parting!" [ October 15, 2002: Message edited by: mark12_30 ] __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

10-15-2002, 07:48 AM	#19
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Bravo, Estelyn! That was fast! Your turn. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

10-18-2002, 12:25 PM	#21
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	It sounds like, "No, the King who has gone to the tower (something) when he enters through the door" Denethor, perhaps? Let me ferret out a quote... [ October 18, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

10-19-2002, 01:23 AM	#22
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Of course, I went away for the weekend and forgot to bring my book [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] Ah, well, somebody else take it. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

10-19-2002, 03:04 AM	#24
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Very good, HI - proceed at will. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

10-22-2002, 05:57 AM	#26
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	This quote has me puzzled, HI - I thought of the Three Runners, but nothing there seemed to fit. I also thought of the Eagles, but again, found no match. Will you give a clue, please? __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

10-22-2002, 06:19 AM	#27
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Certain amount of angry fellaz snapping at one poor chap [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

10-24-2002, 11:40 PM	#28
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	well. further hinting: in The Hobbit [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

10-28-2002, 01:06 AM	#30
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	entity: 1 a : BEING, EXISTENCE; especially : independent, separate, or <font color="FF0029">self-contained existence b : the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes think along lines suggested by colored definition of the word "entity", as thing self contained and therefore not divided, or shared (hint, hint [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

10-29-2002, 01:03 AM	#32
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	well, try situation which occured a bit earlier, sometime in August 2941 TA __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

10-30-2002, 12:00 AM	#34
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Aye Estelyn, you've got it. I assume reverse quote was quite crude, since you have spent so much time in guessing it out. Sorry for that. Proceed __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

10-31-2002, 03:07 AM	#37
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Quite right, HI - I guess that was fairly obvious. It is a nice quote, isn't it? Go ahead with a new one! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

11-03-2002, 01:41 PM	#39
Orodoliel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 61	Could we have a clue please? Just a small one? Nothing I can find seems to fit. __________________ "Well, I'm back."

11-03-2002, 02:05 PM	#40
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	The Hobbit [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

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