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mark12_30 · 06-15-2004, 08:46 AM

Define "poorest". To me this conjures up just-a-little-smaller-than Number Three Bagshot Row (See Tolkien's watercolor of The Hill) which has two windows, one door, and a contract with the upscale neighbor for earning bread.

Sam is used to helping himself to Bilbo's beer, although he is no stranger to the Inn's beer either. I'd suppose he gets a wage; does he also get meals onsite?

I wonder if it is a question of priorities.

Lothlorien elves live in simple flets, not because they *can't* do better, but because they prefer nature. Why expand your home when you'd rather be outdoors anyway?

Edit: Boromir88, good point-of-view!

06-15-2004, 08:46 AM	#48
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	Define "poorest". To me this conjures up just-a-little-smaller-than Number Three Bagshot Row (See Tolkien's watercolor of The Hill) which has two windows, one door, and a contract with the upscale neighbor for earning bread. Sam is used to helping himself to Bilbo's beer, although he is no stranger to the Inn's beer either. I'd suppose he gets a wage; does he also get meals onsite? I wonder if it is a question of priorities. Lothlorien elves live in simple flets, not because they can't do better, but because they prefer nature. Why expand your home when you'd rather be outdoors anyway? Edit: Boromir88, good point-of-view! __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.