Far, far below the deepest delvings of the dwarves, the world is gnawed by nameless things.
J. R. R. TolkienAlas, not me, lord!" she said. "Shadow lies on me still. Look not to me for healing! I am a shieldmaiden and my hand is ungentle.
J. R. R. TolkienAnd then alas! I let the matter reset, watching and waiting only, as we have too often done.
J. R. R. TolkienYes, I am here. And you are lucky to be here too after all the absurd things you've done since you left home.
J. R. R. Tolkien