<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[&#039;Homecoming&#039; Blog]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://homecomingbook.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[sueannbowlingauthor]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://homecomingbook.wordpress.com/author/sueannbowlingauthor/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Quotations from J.R.R.&nbsp;Tolkien]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Here are the contexts of the quotes tweeted from @sueannbowling between June 26 and July 2, 2014. All but the last are from <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15241.The_Two_Towers" target="_blank">The Two Towers</a>,</em> by J.R.R. Tolkien.</p>
<p><a href="https://homecomingbook.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/map-rohan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="9403" data-permalink="https://homecomingbook.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/quotations-from-j-r-r-tolkien-ian1/map-rohan/" data-orig-file="https://homecomingbook.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/map-rohan.jpg" data-orig-size="3648,2736" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1355780387&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Map Rohan" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://homecomingbook.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/map-rohan.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://homecomingbook.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/map-rohan.jpg?w=1024" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9403" src="https://homecomingbook.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/map-rohan.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="Map Rohan" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://homecomingbook.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/map-rohan.jpg?w=300&amp;h=225 300w, https://homecomingbook.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/map-rohan.jpg?w=600&amp;h=450 600w, https://homecomingbook.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/map-rohan.jpg?w=150&amp;h=113 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>“In doubt a man of worth will trust to his own wisdom.” Hama the doorward of Edoras, when he decides not to take Gandalf’s staff.</p>
<p>“Alas, that these evil days should be mine.” Theoden, once he has returned to himself and understands Saruman’s treachery.</p>
<p>“Faithful heart may have forward tongue.” Theoden realizing that Eomer has been loyal to him.</p>
<p>“To crooked eyes truth may wear a wry face.” Gandalf to Theoden, same scene.</p>
<p>“Men need many words before deeds.” Gimili to Legolas as they set out for the Hornburg.</p>
<p>“The gift seems already to be given.” Theoden, as he gives Shadowfax to Gandalf, and realizes that the horse has already given himself.</p>
<p>“Since he had to get some sleep, in class was the place to do it.” Sue Ann Bowling, <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7951165-homecoming" target="_blank">Homecoming</a>.</em> This refers to Roi, having to prepare for a judicial challenge while spending his days in school, but I don’t think it’s that uncommon an attitude among students.</p>
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