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  1. theowlandtheunicorn on Chapter 2 Sat 20 Sep 2025 01:53PM UTC

    'Lifting his gaze back to Faramir, he said: “Ah, but is that not exactly what you have done, my lord Steward?  Only a few weeks ago you entrusted your land to a stranger from the North, of whose heirs you could not possibly have any knowledge.  Your decision is also irrevocable, I would think.”' 

    I adore this!

    '“Treating me like a deposed king.” Faramir’s face reddened as he uttered the words.  “I take pride in my oath ‘ to rule in the name of the king until he shall return ’, and in surrendering my office when the king did return.  I do not need a prize to console or compensate me.”'

    I really admire your depth of understanding of these characters. I absolutely agree that Faramir is proud, but aware of the pitfalls of pride and able to temper it with humility in a way that his father and brother weren't. Amazingly written.

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    1. Itarille1 on Chapter 2 Sun 21 Sep 2025 01:08PM UTC

      Those are my favourite lines :)
      I'm glad you liked them.

      Yes, yes, Faramir had pride, too. He was of the House of Hurin, a prince (in all but name) of Gondor, the last bastion of the remnants of Numenor in Middle-earth. He was humble, but certainly not an ordinary man.

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