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From: mmikeda@erols.com
Sandman wrote in
news:mr-2C36B4.22313131072013@News.Individual.NET:
> In article ,
> "Clams Canino" wrote:
>
>> > 1. Aragorn would even contemplate that Rohan pays tribute in
>> > the form of horses.
>> >
>> > 2. Boromir is more versed in the ways of Rohan than Aragorn
>> > (who actually fought side by side with Thengel some 40 years
>> > earlier).
>>
>> I agree.
>> Aragorn heard a rumor, presented as just that - a rumor.
>> Boromir put his concerns to rest.
>>
>> As for the last part.
>> Aragorns contact was 40 years ago. Boromir is the one up to
>> date on these matters.
>
> Really? I mean, yes - as far as the truth about the rumor
> whether or not Rohan is paying tribute to Sauron, sure. He may
> be out of the loop on how Theoden is handling that part.
>
> But I STRONGLY doubt that Aragorn would ever contemplate that
> such tribute was in the shape of horses any more than it was in
> the shape of newborn babies.
>
>> Pure conjecture coming:
>> Most rumors start with a twisted fact.
>> Perhaps Rohan (with Wormtougue's influence) supplied Saruman
>> with some horses at some point in time.
>
> It's quite possible, especially with the state of Theoden, but
> if you ask me, Aragorn would strongly doubt such a rumor and
> suspect an alternate reason than Rohan freely giving away their
> horses.
>
> So, at the time, Aragorn were not aware of the state of the
> king, and such tribute may or may not have actually happened,
> but he should not have believed it any more than Boromir at that
> point. Boromir doesn't actually present any known facts to
> Aragorn, only relaying the strong bond beteween the men of Rohan
> and their horses, something I'm arguing that Aragorn is well
> aware of.
On the other hand, things can change a LOT in 40 years. Boromir
provides a credible witness that certain important things HAVEN'T
changed.
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