"minor works" quotes
I'm strating new thread where JRRT's "minor works" (i.e. Leaf by Niggle, Farmer Giles of Ham, Smith of Wotton... etc) (not directly connected with ME) will be quoted.
Let's get rolling: Who said and to whom: Quote:
edit: Here's the list of works currently used in this thread: Farmer Giles of Ham The Adventures of Tom Bombadil Leaf by Niggle Smith of Wootton Major On Fairy Stories Mythopoeia The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm's Son Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Father Christmas Letters The Monsters and the Critics Roverandom The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun A Secret Vice Mr. Bliss enjoy [ March 17, 2003: Message edited by: HerenIstarion ] |
<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Pile o' Bones
Posts: 25</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: "minor works" quotes Good for you. Little things need attention, too. This is from "Leaf by Niggle," which I just read over Christmas, and it's Niggle's neighbor talking to Niggle. (I don't remember the neighbor's name, but, shh, don't tell anyone.) <img src=wink.gif ALT=";)"> Technology and bureaucracy have formed a conspiracy to make my life miserable!</p> |
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Posts: 310</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> name parish ? lindil </p> |
Shade of Carn Dûm
Posts: 412 great It was a good job, KayQy :), but final blow was lindil's. Carry on man A story must be told or there'll be no story, yet it is the untold stories that are most moving |
<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight
Posts: 105</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Rats! I just read Farmer Giles of Ham and Smith of Wootten major. I was hoping to get into this thread, but it seems to be stopped <img src=frown.gif ALT=":("> H-I Could you do one in lindil's absence? Please? </p> |
Deadnight Chanter
Posts: 747 Re: Rats! I will since lindil is silent Quote:
HerenIstarion |
<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight
Posts: 136</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Rats! Oh, this is one of the Voices talking about Niggle in "Leaf by Niggle," when he was being judged or whatever! I don't remember which Voice. They cannot conquer forever!</p> |
Deadnight Chanter
Posts: 871 Re: Rats! Excellent, your turn, though it was Second Voice ;) Proceed HerenIstarion |
<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight
Posts: 142</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Rats! Ok, here we go: <blockquote>Quote:<hr> Never mind the Tail! Cut his head off and put an end to him!<hr></blockquote> They cannot conquer forever!</p> |
Deadnight Chanter
Posts: 876 dragons, dragons! Middle Kingdom rustics, tormented by Chrysophylax the Dragon to king's knights, who were afraid to offend King's Cook HerenIstarion Edited by: HerenIstarion at: 3/14/01 6:33:58 am |
<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight
Posts: 146</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> <img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bloody.jpg" align=absmiddle> and more dragons! Yep, go right ahead! </p> |
Deadnight Chanter
Posts: 917 Re: and more dragons! Quote:
HerenIstarion |
Well, since interest was shown lately of aforesaid "minor works", plunge in, folks :)
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HI, your last quote was from 'Farmer Giles of Ham' - speaker is the giant, after being shot by Giles' blunderbuss.
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aye, correct :)
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OK, next quote:
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that's Alf (King of Faery) to Noakes, when the latter wished to be thin again :)
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Right you are, HI - though it is 'Nokes'. Your turn!
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ai, ai shame on me :)
next serve: Quote:
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At first I thought it would be Farmer Giles, but it was the miller, speaking to him.
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exactly. BTW, I somehow figured all the millers with Tolkien are nasty. And I think I know why. I'll post a thread in the books upon the subject. Meanwhile, you serve now :)
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OK, here's a new one:
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Looks like there are only two of us playing on this thread - anyone else who's read the "minor works" and wants to join us??
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I am pleased to answer the call for more players.
The last quotation was Niggle to Parish, who was looking at a flower I seem to remember. Quote:
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That was the old troll, speaking to Perry-the-Winkle in the 'Adventures of Tom Bombadil'. And yes, Parish was looking at a flower - a small, shapely yellow one. Could it have been elanor?
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Correct. Go to the top of the class
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The honour would be greater if the class were bigger! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Try your hand at this one:
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Giles to the miller.
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Correct, Legalos - your turn!! And welcome to the thread!
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"Don't do me a harm!"
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Nokes says it to the King of Faery in 'Smith of Wootton Major'.
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Yep.
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"I had matters of my own to mind, and had wasted time enough on your errands."
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that's Giles to the King at their famous meeting at the Ham Bridge. It goes on even more boldly with "Give us your crown" motto :D
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Yes indeed, HI - your turn!
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Quote:
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HI, I looked through the four "minor works" I have ( Giles, T. Bombadil, Niggle and Smith) several times without finding that quote. Can you give a clue?
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it's in a story written in twenties, but published only recently. I hope this helps :)
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That must be 'Roverandom' then, which I don't have at home, but will try to get from the library - am I right?
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Well, you are. That is wizard Psamathos to Rover. I count your guess as a correct answer and invite you to proceed :)
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