The first, fourth, and twelfth months in the rest of the Shire were known as Afteryule, Astron, and Foreyule respectively. However, in the Eastfarthing these months were called Frery, Chithing, and Yulemath, also respectively. It is noted that these latter names were also used in Bree.
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At last I understand why we have waited! This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away!
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