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On to Luthien and the Feanorians... this is a strange one, because it changed so completely between versions. I've followed the Version 2 text, but will add an Appendix B to include the Version 1 lyrics (or at least, those which are different).
I've also shuffled a few things round between the Brothers Feanorion; Curufin shouldn't be doing the flirting here! Perhaps Appendix C will resolve this...?
Luthien and the Feanorions
CELEGORM:
Daughter of Thingol, listen: we've nothing left to lose
You think this is fate, now you will follow blindly through
Think of the ones that brought you forth: a noble line!
Feanor's house, or arrogant mortal dispossessed - Choose one.
LUTHIEN:
Your house is lofty, but this is not your land
I come to speak with your king Felagund
CURUFIN:
There is no king in Nargothrond right now
All that remains of Finrod is his crown
LUTHIEN:
How could this be? Why would he leave his throne?
CURUFIN:
He has run off to chase your bold 'hero'!
LUTHIEN:
Is he leading an army to Land of Woe?
CELEGORM:
No, Finrod the Mad set forth alone.
LUTHIEN:
I respect your proud and ancient blood
Your noble birth will be as a spoken vow
That you'll guide me upon the northern road
And lead me to the borders of Lands of Woe!
CURUFIN:
Beautiful child, it's too late to alter fate
CELEGORM:
Your friend has fallen unmarked at the Iron Gate
CURUFIN:
Your friend has fallen, but you live on still
LUTHIEN:
Take me to see the place where Beren fell!
CELEGORM:
He's become a feast for crows and wolves
LUTHIEN:
Then I will kiss the ground where he lies still...
CURUFIN:
My brother, leave her be; there's madness in her now!
LUTHIEN:
My love is greater than I am.
CELEGORM:
-Let her face Morgoth on her own!
LUTHIEN:
It blinds me like a blazing sun.
For years I dreamed, but a new Law begins its song
Stronger than ties of blood, defying all reason
hS
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