orcs and goblins- what's the difference??? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lindolirian · 11-29-2002, 09:06 PM

Yes, it did. Gandalf used it when describing the goblins of the Grey Mountains. he said something about "great hobgoblins and orcs of the worst description."

Also, when Tolkien was talking about the goblins chasing silently after the dwarves in the tunnels I think he said something like, "the huge orcs of the mountains went along at a great pace with their arms hanging down to the ground."

Sorry I don't have the exact quotes, but I lent my copy of the Hobbit to a friend, so I can't look them up.

11-29-2002, 09:06 PM	#5
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Yes, it did. Gandalf used it when describing the goblins of the Grey Mountains. he said something about "great hobgoblins and orcs of the worst description." Also, when Tolkien was talking about the goblins chasing silently after the dwarves in the tunnels I think he said something like, "the huge orcs of the mountains went along at a great pace with their arms hanging down to the ground." Sorry I don't have the exact quotes, but I lent my copy of the Hobbit to a friend, so I can't look them up. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."