If by my life or death I can protect you, I will.

I wish I was at home in my nice hole by the fire, with the kettle just beginning to sing!

At last, Lady Evenstar, fairest in this world, and most beloved, my world is fading. Lo! we have gathered, and we have spent, and now the time of payment draws near." 'Arwen knew well what he intended, and long had foreseen it; nonetheless she was overborne by her grief. "Would you then, lord, before your time leave your people that live by your word?" she said.

And then alas! I let the matter reset, watching and waiting only, as we have too often done.

But I am the real Strider, fortunately. I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will.

I am wholly in favour of 'dull stodges'. A surprising large proportion prove 'educable': for which a primary qualification is the willingness to do work.

I have an unsatisfied desire to shoot well with a bow.