I would have to do research to see what Tolkien intended in Dernhelm's "deceit."
As for the rest, the enemy has no right to the truth, although no direct lie can be told. So evasion/disguise is the accepted norm. Gandalf knew he was about to deal with Wormtongue, the traitor Saruman's eyes and ears in Meduseld. Why should he lay aside his staff? He did not deceive the warden by evading the complete truth of the matter.
And I believe the "mushrooming" was shown as a past event that was clearly regretted and which in the past had received its just desserts.
Thread: Tolkien v. Rowling by Gandalf
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Considering the fact he is the Godfather of writing fantasy.
Considering the fact he is the Godfather of writing fantasy.
Yes, but did he really put peels of oranges in his mouth to amuse his children and grandchildren? I think not.
(I still don't know how to quote someone else's post, so I am resorting to typing from memory.)
QUOTE: ... the enemy has no right to the truth ...
I don't think I agree with the above statement, but I will give it some deep thought (42).
QUOTE: ... the enemy has no right to the truth ...
I don't think I agree with the above statement, but I will give it some deep thought (42).
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Yes, but did he really put peels of oranges in his mouth to amuse his children and grandchildren? I think not.
Virumor
Yes, but did he really put peels of oranges in his mouth to amuse his children and grandchildren? I think not.
Maybe not.... I also doubt he lopped off a head of a horse and place it in his nemesis's bed either, but either way, none of us actually know Tolkien's fetishes. =p
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I also doubt he lopped off a head of a horse and place it in his nemesis's bed either, but either way, none of us actually know Tolkien's fetishes.
I also doubt he lopped off a head of a horse and place it in his nemesis's bed either, but either way, none of us actually know Tolkien's fetishes.
Only on April 1st.
April 1st, that's Presidents' Day isn't it?
My dad's birthday, also April Fools!!! <-- In Canada.
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April 1st, that's Presidents' Day isn't it?
April 1st, that's Presidents' Day isn't it?
Depends what country you're referring to.