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Old 04-28-2023, 11:17 AM   #12
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Not punning but some linguistic jousting between Boromir and Aragorn, from the chapter "A Journey in the Dark".

Quote:
Originally Posted by Boromir
'Then let us start as soon as it is light tomorrow, if we can,' said Boromir. 'The wolf that one hears is worse than the orc that one fears.'
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aragorn
'True!' said Aragorn, loosening his sword in its sheath. 'But where the warg howls, there also the orc prowls.'
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