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dernwyn
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Nov 25 2012, 3:14am
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And it is interesting how Gimli is shocked by Balin's death, but skips over learning of the fate which took his uncle.
Oh my, you're right, we aren't shown any particular reaction by Gimli when he learns of the horrid death of his own kin! An oversight on Tolkien's part, perhaps?
Bard began his speech to Thorin by proclaiming his joy that the dwarf was still alive. Was he sincere?
What an intriguing question! Bard had previously expressed belief that Thorin and company were all dead, due to the dragon - and they very nearly were. Now, considering that Bard found them not only alive, but also entrenched in the Mountain as if expecting attack, his "glad you're alive" statement may have been meant more as a show of friendship than as a sign of relief.
Although I do not doubt that if he had found them not expecting conflict, he would have given them a merry "Glad you're alive!" - quickly followed by "Now let's talk...".
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
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The Last Stage, part II - "And back again"
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sador
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Nov 13 2012, 4:02pm
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A few answers
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FarFromHome
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Nov 15 2012, 10:53am
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Replying to your answers
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sador
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Nov 15 2012, 4:21pm
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Replying to your reply and some more answers...
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FarFromHome
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Nov 18 2012, 5:35pm
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I was hoping to avoid referencing BotR this week!
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sador
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Nov 19 2012, 9:41am
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I wish I had more time!
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telain
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Nov 19 2012, 4:09pm
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So so I!
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sador
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Nov 21 2012, 10:04am
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Ah, solicitors.
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dernwyn
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Nov 25 2012, 2:56am
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Counting the silver
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CuriousG
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Nov 19 2012, 11:29pm
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Nobody rose to the bait...
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sador
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Nov 21 2012, 10:39am
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*raises eyebrows high*
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dernwyn
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Nov 25 2012, 3:14am
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Well, yes
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sador
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Nov 25 2012, 9:08am
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Heirs apparent
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dernwyn
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Nov 27 2012, 2:26am
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