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Tuor of Gondolin · 11-01-2004, 07:16 AM

There is another way to look at this. Rohan and Gondor came to each other's
aid several times. For example, in 2759 T.A. Gondor sent aid "both east and
west of the mountains." And politically, any rational leader of Gondor would
see that, irrespective of sentiment, Rohan would probably be next on the
list of an invader if Gondor was occupied. The Oath of Eorl then might be seen
as a useful reinforcement and rationalization of a national self-interest policy.

11-01-2004, 07:16 AM	#7
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	There is another way to look at this. Rohan and Gondor came to each other's aid several times. For example, in 2759 T.A. Gondor sent aid "both east and west of the mountains." And politically, any rational leader of Gondor would see that, irrespective of sentiment, Rohan would probably be next on the list of an invader if Gondor was occupied. The Oath of Eorl then might be seen as a useful reinforcement and rationalization of a national self-interest policy. __________________ Aure Entuluva!