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H = Like a Hale Halbarad |
Hail and Farewell The Characters are the property of the Tolkien estate |
I was glad to be granted a last moment with one who was like a brother. Despite his pain, he smiled, grasping my hand. I remembered our first meeting, he was yet hale, a man already in his prime, when I was but a gangling youth. Initial reserve soon turned to close friendship. He saved my life many times. Alas, I could not save his. “Do not grieve,” he whispered. ”I foresaw this ending. I die content. You will triumph, Envinyatar!” He sighed and breathes his last. Silently, he moved beyond this world. Alas, Halbarad! The victory was dearly bought. |
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