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Old 11-08-2011, 01:20 PM   #1
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Well, Evisse doesn't seem to be around to confirm my answer, but since I know it is correct, and I have just spotted a "proverb" that has hitherto escaped my attention, here goes:
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Ill is it to be trapped between the Doom of the Valar and the Malice of the Enemy
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Old 11-11-2011, 02:48 PM   #2
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Galadriel55 is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Galadriel55 is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Galadriel55 is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Galadriel55 is lost in the dark paths of Moria.
Just found that in UT: Voronwe to Tuor.
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Old 11-12-2011, 06:50 AM   #3
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Thumbs up correct!

When I saw your post in the chapter-by-chapter thread of U.T., I knew it wouldn't be long before you spotted this one!
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Old 11-12-2011, 08:50 AM   #4
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When I saw your post in the chapter-by-chapter thread of U.T., I knew it wouldn't be long before you spotted this one!
Yeah, that was the case...

And now I have to find a saying....

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Let your legs take their share
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Old 11-18-2011, 09:05 AM   #5
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That could be the dwarves in Mirkwood, to Bombur when he at last woke up, but wanted to lie down again to resume his dream...
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Old 11-18-2011, 02:42 PM   #6
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Please take the board!
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Old 11-18-2011, 03:15 PM   #7
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Alas, it may take a long time before I find anything suitable that hasn't been used before! So if anyone has a "proverb" ready, please go ahead!
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