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   From: mr@sandman.net   
      
   In article ,   
    Michael Ikeda  wrote:   
      
   > > 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.   
      
   Yeah, well, I disagree - but we'll leave it at that :)   
      
      
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